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Seven Japanese study techniques enhance focus, memory, and learning efficiency by combining traditional and modern methods. The kaizen approach encourages daily note revision with small improvements instead of last-minute cramming. Reflective journaling, originally used for finances, improves focus and memory through purposeful writing and regular review. Learning complex characters strengthens visual associations, aiding retention. The 25–5 method, similar to Pomodoro, incorporates movement or stretches between study sessions to maintain alertness. Schools emphasize shuchu-ryoku, or deep concentration, through meditation or silent study to boost working memory. Memorization is aided by obake-banashi (ghost stories) or humor, embedding facts in narratives for easier recall. A Japanese adaptation of the memory palace technique uses rooms and tatami mats as visual anchors to recall sequences and information. These methods reflect a blend of tradition and brain training to make learning more effective. (Updated 21 Aug 2025, 18:27 IST; source: link)