Tokyo Metropolitan Government Announces Textbook Selections for 2026 School Year
Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2025 – The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has officially announced the textbook selections for all its publicly funded elementary schools, junior high schools, and the first stage of its secondary education schools, as well as its special needs schools (elementary and junior high divisions) for the upcoming academic year, Reiwa 8 (2026). The announcement, released today, outlines the chosen educational materials that will be used to guide students across these institutions.
The rigorous selection process involved careful evaluation and deliberation by relevant educational committees, ensuring that the chosen textbooks align with the curriculum standards and educational objectives set forth by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education. These decisions are crucial in shaping the learning experiences of thousands of students across the prefecture.
The official press release, titled “令和8年度使用都立小学校、都立中学校及び都立中等教育学校（前期課程）並びに都立特別支援学校（小学部・中学部）用教科書の採択結果について” (Regarding the Textbook Adoption Results for Tokyo Metropolitan Elementary Schools, Junior High Schools, and Secondary Education Schools (First Stage), as well as Tokyo Metropolitan Special Needs Schools (Elementary and Junior High Divisions) for Use in Reiwa 8), was published at 02:04 JST.
While the specific titles of the adopted textbooks are detailed in the official announcement, the overarching goal of this selection is to provide students with high-quality, up-to-date, and engaging learning resources. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government consistently strives to enhance the educational environment for all students, fostering intellectual growth and preparing them for future endeavors.
This announcement marks the culmination of a thorough review process, ensuring that the selected textbooks will effectively support the educational development of students within Tokyo’s public school system. Further details regarding the individual textbook titles and their respective subjects can be found in the official press release published by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
令和8年度使用都立小学校、都立中学校及び都立中等教育学校（前期課程）並びに都立特別支援学校（小学部・中学部）用教科書の採択結果について
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