President Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Katsuhiko Suzuki) will release the first book by Kazuhiro Goto, president of "Koe no Kyokasho," which holds the No. 1 share of past exam papers, titled "Parents' 'Toughness' Turns into 'It's Okay' - A Friend for Junior High School Entrance Exams" on June 30, 2026.

The Modern Junior High School Entrance Exam: A Test More for "Parents" Than Children

Over 50,000 elementary school students take the exam in the Tokyo metropolitan area alone

In Japan, where the birthrate is declining, "junior high school entrance exams" continue to heat up. The number of examinees has increased by about 10,000 over the past 10 years, and in the spring of 2026, an estimated 52,050 students are expected to take the exam in the Tokyo metropolitan area alone. This is the fourth highest number of examinees in the past 40 years, and the number remains high (※).

※Reference "ONETES" https://www.onetes.co.jp/blog/entry/entry005084.php

Information sources have diversified after the COVID-19 pandemic

In the past, cram schools led the way in junior high school entrance exams. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, information sources have diversified, and parental involvement has increased. Phrases demanding parental devotion and thorough support, such as "Junior high school entrance exams are parents' exams," "What parents should do for their children," and "Exams are decided by parents," are abundant.

Parents exhausted by the "Junior High Exam Crisis"

On the other hand, looking at their own children, parents face endless worries such as "grades aren't improving," "frequent family arguments," and "anxiety about choosing a target school." It's difficult to consult friends, and feelings of loneliness and anxiety only grow. An increasing number of parents are falling into a state that could be called a "Junior High Exam Crisis."

This book is written to turn the "toughness" of parents going through this challenging exam period into "it's okay," becoming a "friend for junior high school entrance exams."

The Author: An Exam Professional "Parents Want to Consult Most"

So popular that parents form lines at joint consultation sessions

The author of this book is Kazuhiro Goto, president of "Koe no Kyokasho," a publisher of junior high school entrance exam "past papers." In addition to his management duties, he provides daily advice on junior high school entrance exams through SNS, YouTube "Koe Kyo Channel," and by speaking at seminars. He is constantly approached by parents at joint consultation sessions and is said to be "the person junior high school entrance exam parents want to consult most."

Solves past papers as a snack with evening drinks... "Loves past papers more than three meals a day"

Before becoming president, as an editor, Mr. Goto solved entrance exam problems for over 250 schools and more than 500 times each year. Even now, he "loves past papers more than three meals a day" and solves them as a snack with his evening drinks.

Furthermore, he visits private junior high schools almost every week for information exchange. Before joining Koe no Kyokasho, he worked as a cram school instructor for 10 years. In his personal life, he is also a "senior dad" who experienced junior high school entrance exams for his two sons as a parent.

He is the most trusted expert for exam families, possessing both "professional knowledge" and "real-life struggles as a parent," and can speak from a multifaceted perspective without bias.

Author's Comment

Junior high school entrance exams inevitably involve anxiety and impatience. I myself have been involved in this industry for many years and have experienced my son's junior high school entrance exams as a parent. What I strongly felt during that time was that "just knowing the correct information and way of thinking can significantly ease the feelings of parents and children."

In this book, I have compiled hints for facing junior high school entrance exams, drawing on my perspective from observing cram schools, schools, and numerous exam-taking families, as well as my own experience as a parent of an examinee.

While the results of the exam are important, the process itself is also an irreplaceable asset for parents and children.

I hope this book will be of assistance in making junior high school entrance exams something you can say, "It was worth the challenge."

Presenting a "Perspective" on Junior High School Entrance Exams That Turns "Toughness" into "It's Okay"

"Honest opinions" from the junior high school entrance exam industry broaden your perspective

The author, who knows the junior high school entrance exam industry inside and out from multiple angles, explains the "honest opinions" of cram schools and school teachers, such as "Junior high school entrance exams are not parents' exams," "Junior high school entrance exam cram schools are 'businesses,' which is why they are trustworthy," and "Private junior high schools all create their entrance exams thinking 'we want them to come to us.'" This book dispels common misunderstandings among parents and presents a "perspective" that gains allies.

Packed with practical advice to lead to success

Of course, it is also full of concrete exam strategies to achieve "satisfactory success." It includes practical advice such as "Points for choosing a target school," "How to use past papers to improve scoring ability," and "Creating an environment where studying at home goes smoothly." It also covers questions that only parents would have, such as "What to do when you want to say 'Study!'?", "How to maintain a good distance from the cram school?", and "What if your child says 'I quit'?" As someone who has fought through their son's junior high school entrance exams, it gently empathizes with parental feelings that are painfully understood.

Includes bonus appendix content exclusive to this book

The appendix includes three major bonuses exclusive to this book. It contains highly practical techniques that can be used from the day you learn them.

◎1: Understand the exam trends of your target school at a glance! Look at this on the "answer sheet" of past papers.

◎2: Instantly improve your scoring ability! Key points for "reviewing" tests and mock exams.

◎3: Two major scoring pitfalls: Techniques to prevent "careless mistakes" and "running out of time"!

Announcement of Publication Commemorative Event

A special event and seminar will be held to commemorate the publication of this book. Various events are available, from casual free online seminars to real events with special gifts. Please join us.

July 10 (Fri) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

President Family "Junior High School Entrance Exam Department" Special Seminar

"Make a Difference This Summer! Parents' 'Toughness' in Junior High School Entrance Exams Turns into 'It's Okay'"

Online / Free Participation

As a commemorative event for the release of "Parents' 'Toughness' Turns into 'It's Okay' - A Friend for Junior High School Entrance Exams," a free online seminar to support junior high school entrance exam families will be held by Mr. Goto and Yusuke Tominaga, representative of the cram school VAMOS. There will also be benefits exclusive to participants! Please watch.

Details and Registration Here

https://eventregist.com/e/bJWnES7WRlWN

August 23 (Sun) 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

URINDO Tama Plaza Terrace Store Bookstore Event

"'Toughness' at the End of Summer Turns into 'It's Okay'! Junior High School Entrance Exam Experts Teach Past Paper Utilization from Autumn and Unbreakable Parental Mental Techniques"

Real Event / Participation Conditions Apply

This special event thoroughly soothes the minds of parents in late August, after the grueling summer courses have passed and both parents and children are at their peak fatigue. It is timed perfectly before the full swing of mock exams and past paper practice starting in September, when anxiety reaches its peak. Participants will receive a special "Good Luck Charm Keychain" as a gift! Please come to recharge your mental energy for the battles ahead from autumn.

Details Here

https://www.yurindo.co.jp/topics/36411/

Bibliographic Information

"Parents' 'Toughness' Turns into 'It's Okay' - A Friend for Junior High School Entrance Exams"

Author: Kazuhiro Goto

Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)

Specifications: B6 softcover / 288 pages

Release Date: June 30, 2026

Publisher: President Inc.

ISBN: 978-4-8334-4098-1

https://presidentstore.jp/item/004098.html

Author Profile:

Kazuhiro Goto (Goto Kazuhiro)

President of Koe no Kyokasho Co., Ltd. Born in 1976 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Letters, Tokyo Metropolitan University. After 10 years as a cram school instructor, he joined Koe no Kyokasho, a publisher of past exam papers known to all junior high school entrance exam takers, as an editor. During his time in the editorial department, he spent his days solving entrance exam problems for over 250 schools and more than 500 times each year and editing the explanations. He became president of the company in 2024. He actively engages in exchanges with private junior high schools and cram schools, serves as a lecturer for lectures and video classes, and disseminates exam information on YouTube's "Koe Kyo Channel." He also experienced junior high school entrance exams for his two sons as a parent. Loves past papers more than three meals a day.

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