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Bankara students in 1949, wearing hakama and uniform caps. 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.
Some schools allow boys to wear shorts only in younger years, and they must wear long trousers once they are a senior (17-18). At others, even older boys wear shorts in summer due to the heat. [20] Where short trousers are to be worn, socks in school colours (more commonly white) are often required.
In Japanese culture, Kogal (コギャル, kogyaru) refers to the members of the Gyaru subculture who are still in high school and who incorporate their school uniforms into their dress style. [1] These high school girls are characterized by the typical bleached hair, make-up, shortened skirts, and wearing of loose socks .
Hakama have traditionally been worn as school wear. Before the advent of school uniforms in Japan, students wore everyday clothes, which included hakama for men. In the Meiji period (1868–1912) and Taishō period (1912–1926), Western-style wear was adopted for school uniforms, [10] initially for both male and female uniforms. [11]
In 1954, the School Lunch Act was passed, which endorsed providing school meals in all schools. However, as this was not mandatory, some schools in Japan do not provide school meals to this day. [4] These post-war lunches initially included items such as bread, bread rolls, and skimmed milk powder (replaced in 1958 by milk bottles and cartons). [1]
No more wearing whatever you like. Students now have to wear proper school uniforms. My boys and I acted so wild we literally changed how our high school works. To this day, our juniors f*****g ...
A school uniform is a uniform worn by students primarily for a school or otherwise an educational institution. [1] They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries and are generally widespread in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and much of the Americas, but are not common in the United States, Canada, and most countries in continental Europe.
November 15, 2005. In a luxurious velvet set (but this time with a midi-length skirt!) Masako opts for a deep maroon, burgundy red color. Her hair, cropped short in 2005, gives a touch of elegance ...