As Japan faces declining birth rates, high schools are experiencing a trend of reduced enrollment and reorganization. Recent discussions highlight the potential for high school tuition waivers to extend to private institutions, further changing the educational landscape. These shifts raise important questions about how high schools will adapt to these new conditions, including the review of entrance exam procedures.

One notable change is the treatment of 'shorishyo' (or internal reports) in entrance examinations, where some regions are beginning to remove attendance records due to the rising incidence of school absenteeism. This suggests a significant shift in how student evaluations are conducted, coinciding with emerging entrance exams that alter the weight given to academic tests and internal evaluations. These reforms aim to address the growing diversity in educational needs and backgrounds.

As Japan evolves to accommodate these changes, it is crucial to consider how high school admissions will also transform in response to the demand for more inclusive and accommodating learning environments. This ongoing dialogue about 'shorishyo' and the need for 'reasonable accommodations' reflects a broader need to reflect the current realities faced by students in Japan today.