Key Facts
• Hideo Higashikokubaru, 67, shared his son’s achievement on social media.
• His 7-year-old son passed the Eiken Pre-2 exam, equivalent to high school intermediate level.
• The son proudly displayed his certificate in a photo posted on X (formerly Twitter).
• The Eiken Pre-2 exam is recognized as a high school-level English proficiency test.
• Social media users praised the boy’s intelligence and potential, calling him “brilliant.”
• Higashikokubaru remarried in 2014 and became a father at age 60 in 2017.
• Comments included, “I was in 9th grade when I passed this exam,” highlighting the boy’s young age.
• The post has garnered significant attention and admiration online.
Summary
Hideo Higashikokubaru, a former governor and TV personality, celebrated his 7-year-old son’s remarkable achievement of passing the Eiken Pre-2 English proficiency exam, a test typically suited for high school students. Sharing the news on X, he posted a photo of his son holding the certificate, which quickly gained widespread attention. Social media users expressed amazement at the boy’s intelligence and potential, with many commenting on his young age compared to the exam’s usual candidates. Higashikokubaru, who became a father at 60, continues to receive praise for his son’s accomplishment, with many calling it an extraordinary feat.
