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International Perspectives on Older Adult Education

Part of the book series: Lifelong Learning Book Series ((LLLB,volume 22))

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Since Japan is one of the top ranking ageing countries (those 65+ constitute 26.7 % of the population), this chapter first delineates ageing problems in Japan. Then historical background of older adult education is discussed from the contrast of the education stream and welfare stream. Next, some successful initiatives of older adult education in Japan are presented to include Kohminkan classes, large-sized Senior College, the senior targeted entrance exam of traditional universities, NPO Osaka Senior College, and library services for older adults. Finally, rationales and issues for promoting older adult learning in Japan are presented.

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  1. Department of Education, Osaka University of Education, Osaka, Japan

    Shigeo Hori

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  1. Te Whiringa School of Edu Leadership, University of Waikato, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

    Brian Findsen

  2. Dep of Gerontology, Fac for Social Wellb, University of Malta, Malta, Malta

    Marvin Formosa

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Hori, S. (2016). Japan. In: Findsen, B., Formosa, M. (eds) International Perspectives on Older Adult Education. Lifelong Learning Book Series, vol 22. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24939-1_19

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