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Totto-chan is a moving autobiography that recounts the childhood of Japanese actress and television personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. She recalls her years at Tomoe Gakuen, an extraordinary school where education prioritized students' overall development over mere memorization, in marked contrast to the traditional Japanese educational system.
Through light, human, and often hilarious stories, the book questions conventional educational methodologies and celebrates the importance of recognizing each child's unique potential, offering a valuable reflection on education and childhood.
| Author | Tetsuko Kuroyanagi |
|---|---|
| Original title | Totto-Chan |
| Year of publication | 1981 |
| Pages | 240 |
”It sold something like 5 million copies in Japan alone (an absurd number). Totto-Chan is a special figure in modern Japanese culture—she's a celebrity on the level of Oprah or Ellen.”
