Japanese+Schools

= = __**JAPANESE SCHOOLS**__ にほんのがっこう ようこそ! ~  Welcome to Danbee, Breanne, and Leah's homepage about Japanese Schools! ~  **__  ~ Japanese Uniforms (せいふく)__ **

In Japan, uniforms are important because it links the students to their schools and identifies them as school kids. There are different versions of their uniforms such as summer/winter and "sport activity". Elementary students are not required to wear uniforms, but they do wear bright colour hats so cars can easily see them.Upon entering the school the students replace their outdoor shoes with inside shoes(うわばき)and place them in school shoe lockers which are called (下駄箱/getabako). __ Boys uniforms: __ Japan adopted Prussian military style uniform (学ラン/Gakuran) of the black or navy jacket and slacks. __Girls Uniforms:__ The Sailor uniform (セーラー ふく) is modelled after the British Navy uniform.



**__~Rules and Regulations__ ** They have strict rules about hairstyles, fingernail length and cosmetics. Students are not allowed to dye their hair or wear any make up. Also, they may not go outside after sundown or have part time jobs. The students clean the classrooms, halls, windows, toilets, trash cans and yard of their school. During lunch time some students helps clean up and serve lunch.

__**~After school activities**__ Japanese students participate in sports, music bands, school newspapers and many other activities.

__Animation__ In Japanese culture, animation is one of the most popular entertainment sources.Many international students come to Japan to learn about animation. Cosplay is also famous.

__Baseball__ Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan.Most Japanese schools have their own baseball team. __Karate__ Karate may be defines as a weaponless means of self defense. It consists of dynamic-offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body. Dance, Kendo, Swimming, soccer.