For children who are starting to be reluctant to go to school after the summer vacation ends. For those who are worried about whether their child will continue to skip school or what the future holds, “Turn School Refusal into an Opportunity: How to Develop Lifelong Confidence” will be released on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
KADOKAWA Corporation Press Release: September 4, 2025 Also for children who are starting to be reluctant to go to school after the summer vacation ends. For those worried about whether their child will continue to skip school or what the future holds, “Turning School Refusal into an Opportunity: How to Develop Lifelong Confidence” will be released on Thursday, September 4, 2025. To celebrate the release of this book, we have received a comment from author Ryo Fukuda! KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO) On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Yahoo! JAPAN (CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) released “Turning School Refusal into an Opportunity: How to Develop Lifelong Confidence” (Author: Ryo Fukuda). This book is a compilation of the experiences and practical work of the author, a former elementary school teacher and operator of a free online school, who has worked with children who refuse to go to school. Based on the premise that “school refusal is no one’s fault,” the book introduces specific methods for helping children regain their confidence and develop skills that will help them in the future. This book is also a must-read for those who are concerned about their child’s refusal to go to school after the summer vacation ends and who are on the verge of school refusal.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17582/7006-17582-b6c81d75d70455b4ebe3a7a55e0bff14-1112×658.jpg ■The Challenge of a Former Elementary School Teacher Who Traveled to 18 Countries to Support School Refusal The author of this book, Ryo Fukuda, is a former elementary school teacher. After achieving his dream of becoming a teacher, he faced the problem of school refusal. I realized how powerless I was, unable to save children who couldn’t go to school. I retired from my beloved job as a teacher and traveled to educational settings in 18 countries around the world, hoping to solve the problem of school refusal and learn new systems. I then put what I learned into practice my focus on supporting school refusal by founding the free school “Konkon.” We spend every day with children, helping them discover the direction they want to go in and develop the strength to take that first step. Comment from Ryo Fukuda This book is a compilation of my own experiences working with school-refusing children and their parents as the representative of the free school “Konkon” and through my work on the parenting radio program “Teacher Teacher.” We thought seriously about how we could help children and their parents regain their smiles, and based on our experience of trial and error, we have developed theories in collaboration with researchers, and have made them as easy to understand as possible. We hope our readers will take this book with confidence, knowing that “school refusal is no one’s fault” and “there are steps you can take starting tomorrow.” These are not theoretical ideas, but carefully selected methods that have actually changed children and brought smiles back to homes. We live in an age where anyone can become a school dropout. I sincerely hope that this book will encourage parents, children, and teachers struggling with school dropouts, and become a powerful ally that will make them think, “It’s okay, let’s start from here.” ■A book to help you turn school refusal into an opportunity to regain your child’s self-confidence In this book, Fukuda draws on all of his knowledge, experience, and achievements to provide specific methods for children to regain their self-confidence and live happy lives in the future, based on the premise that “school refusal is neither the parents’ nor the child’s fault.” Those who are trying to get their children to go to school. Those who have tried everything and given up on returning to school. Your child is increasingly complaining about not wanting to go to school in the mornings, and you feel like they might be on the verge of skipping school. This is a must-read for people like you. For everyone who refuses to give up on their children’s future. This book will help you turn the situation of school refusal into an opportunity to regain confidence.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17582/7006-17582-b1885c7c2135ae3008e7b51f58d5b91e-616×542.jpg ■Table of Contents Chapter 1: Why has school absenteeism increased so much? Chapter 2: When the Adults Step in When the Emergency Comes Chapter 3: Basic Support Steps and Eight Solution Methods Chapter 4: What Should You Do in These Situations? Chapter 5: Don’t Bear the Struggles of School Refusal Alone ■Amazon Exclusive Bonus During the promotional period, customers who purchase this book on Amazon will receive a free “Token Table and Menu Table for Use at Home” data, drawn by manga artist Mabo. The “Token Chart” is a reward sheet-like tool that allows children to record their achievements with stickers or other items, boosting motivation and self-confidence. Like a point card, tokens (rewards) are accumulated based on behavior, encouraging children to continue positive behaviors while having fun. In addition, the app also includes a “Menu Chart” that lists ideas for activities. It can be used like a restaurant menu, where you earn one point if you choose something from the list. It’s easy to incorporate into your home. This is a tool that Fukuda actually uses at his free school, and it’s also introduced in detail in this book. Please print it out and use it at home.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17582/7006-17582-22b165d116f1198ac169e948976cc7f0-617×443.jpg ▼Amazon product page https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4046074078 *Eligible period: Until 23:59 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 *How to receive: After your product ships, you will receive an email from Amazon containing the download URL to receive your bonus. *Download period: Until 23:59 on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 ■Bibliographic Information Title: How to Turn School Refusal into an Opportunity and Develop Lifelong Confidence Author: Fukuda Liao List price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen tax) Release date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Format: 46 format Number of pages: 216 ISBN: 978-4-04-607407-2 : KADOKAWA Corporation KADOKAWA Official Bibliographic Details Page >> ■Author profile Haruka Fukuda (Haruka Fukuda) Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1995. After graduating from the Faculty of Education at Kyushu University, she worked as an elementary school teacher for five years before retiring. She then spent eight months visiting educational facilities around the world. In April 2023, she became the MC for “Teacher Teacher,” a radio show for parenting that she started with her old friend from her student days, Hitoshi Akiyama. In 2024, he founded Teacher Teacher Co., Ltd. and launched the free online school “Konkon.” His books include “Teacher, What Should You Do?! Children’s Concerns Hotline 110” (PHP Institute), co-authored with Akiyama Hitoshi.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7006/17582/7006-17582-573eb05627e08cc49db5077ebe6741c6-1080×1080.jpg ■Podcast program information Childcare radio “Teacher Teacher” https://www.teacherteacher.jp/podcast The podcast “Childcare Radio: Teacher Teacher” launched in April 2023. Former elementary school teacher Ryo Fukuda and podcast producer Hitoshi Akiyama consider parenting concerns submitted to the program’s social media channels until they are satisfied with the answers. Winner of both the Grand Prize and the Best in the Liberal Arts category at the 5th JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS in March 2024.
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