The University of Tokyo -or Todai as it is locally called — is considering changing its enrollment from spring to autumn to be more in sync with universities around the world, 70 percent of which are said to have enrollments in the fall.
The move is controversial, however, as "societal concerns" come into play.
As one Japanese friend said, "I have a strong attachment in April to the beautiful scenery and fullness of cherry blossoms at the start of the academic year."
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