Why do Japanese girls wear school uniform?

The majority of Japan’s junior high and high schools require students to wear uniforms. The Japanese school uniform is not only a symbol of youth but also plays an important role in the country’s culture, as they are felt to help instill a sense of discipline and community among youth.

Do Japanese students like uniforms?

Some people may want to abolish school uniforms, but others are strongly in favor of them. In fact, they’re almost universally hated because schools are often extremely strict about enforcing uniform rules–but the keyword there is almost. Some Japanese students are actually grateful that they had to wear uniforms.

Why do Japanese students wear school uniforms?

Japanese school uniforms first originated during the Meiji era, when Meiji Emperor opened Japan to a number of western countries for trade and business. Before that, Japanese students just wore traditional formal clothing to school, as students at that time were typically from relatively wealthy families. Girls wore kimono and boys wore hakama.

Where in Japan can students wear skirts and slacks?

At Kashiwanoha Junior High School in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, which opened in April, students can freely choose whether to wear skirts or slacks as well as ties or ribbons to go with blazers regardless of their gender. [Photo courtesy of Tombow Co.]

Will new school uniforms ease the mental anguish of students?

School officials hope the move will ease the mental anguish of students hitherto required to wear rigidly gendered uniforms such as a jacket with stand-up collar and trousers for boys and a sailor-type outfit with a skirt for girls.

Why did Kashiwanoha high school choose a school uniform?

Koshin Taki, vice principal of Kashiwanoha Junior High School, said, “We thought it would be better to let students wear something they feel comfortable in if they have to struggle to come to school because of uniforms.” “We chose a subdued color and check patterns so that the uniform would be suitable for any student,” he added.