Abstract
This paper examines some problematic aspects of actual dispute resolution processes concerning school corporal punishment (SCP) in Japan. The data used are administrative papers called “accident report” which school principals and town/city educational authorities make and are submitted to the prefectural educational authority, which has administrative disciplinary power. The focal point is on how SCP cases are treated afterward, rather than how SCPs emerge, the former being more socio-legally adequate aspect, whereas the latter concerning more educational matter. Throughout the processes, strong tendency to alienate minors, albeit their being direct party concerned, is observed. At the same time, however, minors themselves sometimes act to redeem their autonomy and centrality.
