Just like changing jobs, the option to change schools: 'The Textbook of School Transfer' by Masayuki Matsushita, author of the '13-Year-Old's Career Counseling' series, launches on May 29th.

Just as it has become common to change companies through a 'job change,' it is becoming common to change schools through 'transfer.'

Subaru-sha will release the latest book by Masayuki Matsushita, author of the 16,000-copy selling '13-Year-Old's Career Counseling' series, titled 'The Textbook of School Transfer: Understanding from Scratch with Manga and Diagrams,' at bookstores nationwide on May 29, 2026 (Friday).

This book is the definitive guide to 'changing learning environments,' covering all options from elementary school to high school. It is written not only for those who are transferring but also for those who are not.

Why a 'transfer' book instead of a 'job change' book?

According to surveys by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the number of absent students in elementary and middle schools continues to reach record highs, and about 1 in 11 high school students is learning through correspondence education. In many families, children only start looking for other options after they can no longer attend their school. This book takes the opposite approach. Just as working adults can feel more positive in their current company by knowing they can choose another, children can feel supported in their daily school life by knowing they also have choices.

Key features of the book include:

1. Abundant manga and diagrams: The book is structured to visualize scenes of confusion at home, institutional procedures, and episodes from different families, making it accessible even for those who struggle with reading or children not yet proficient in kanji.

2. Comprehensive coverage: It covers all options from elementary to high school, including correspondence schools, educational support centers, free schools, and ICT-based home learning, with detailed explanations of procedures and costs.

3. Real-life interview manga: 'Everyone's Transfer Experience' is included, portraying the emotions and atmosphere that text alone cannot convey. Many readers have already expressed empathy and provided recommendations.

Author Masayuki Matsushita emphasizes that this book is also aimed at those who do not transfer. By including global perspectives on school selection, it aims to provide an opportunity to reconsider school-related anxieties in a positive light. The book serves as a guide for selecting better educational environments.