Japanese colonial education

Japanese colonial education refers to the educational policies and systems implemented by Japan in territories it occupied, such as Korea, Taiwan, and parts of China during the early to mid-20th century. The objective was to assimilate local populations into Japanese culture, promoting the Japanese language, values, and loyalty to the Japanese emperor. Education was often structured, focusing on discipline and practical skills, but also aimed to suppress local identities and languages. While it provided some modern education, it was fundamentally about control and cultural dominance, shaping the identity and worldview of the colonized peoples in ways that served Japanese interests.