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“Terakoya”: Edo-Period Education for All | Nippon.com
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“Terakoya”: Edo-Period Education for All | Nippon.com

Terakoya, which provided education to the Edo-period peasant class, taught basic literacy and abacus skills. With an additional focus on good behavior, they sought to train people to be productive members of society. A look at what they provided to learners and the lessons they have to offer to us today. Education, broadly defined as…