This Handbook provides a comprehensive look at the educational scope of life and values that characterize 21st century Asia as well as those values shared across cultures. From the Contents: 29. What kind of global citizenship for Japanese higher education? Five ethical priorities; 40. Virtues and the aim of Japanese character education; 49. Education for sustainability in Japan: Progress and way forward; 53. Multicultural education in Japan: Historical legacies and ongoing challenges; 59. "No More Wars": Peace education in Japan.