The Japanese education system is highly structured and places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, with six years of elementary school, three years of junior high school, and three years of high school. Based on the typical age range for each level of schooling in Japan, 14-year-olds would be attending their second year of junior high school. However, the pressure to succeed academically can have negative impacts on Japanese students' mental health, leading to issues such as school refusal and bullying. Despite these challenges, education is highly valued in Japan as a means to achieve success in life.