It was not a wise decision. Life is also important, not only schooling. Why they not made a compromise?? 50/50 would have been a solution. Half school, half life support. But education in Japan does not include those laudable values any more. The true spirit of Japan is lost. Education in Japan is the worst ever. It makes me sad to see these movies, as they present the best part of Japan: edo-jidai. Greetings from Germany