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Ijime: The Silent Crisis Shattering Japan’s Youth

February 25, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

The Japanese word Ijime carries a far more sinister tone than its English translation, "bullying." For many Japanese parents today, memories of bullying often trace back to their school days, when standing out as slightly different made a child an easy target, while others stayed silent to avoid becoming victims themselves. However, in modern Japan, every child is a … [Read more...] about Ijime: The Silent Crisis Shattering Japan’s Youth

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