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4.

Education
Outline

The Japanese school system primarily consists of six-year elementary


schools from age 6 until age 12, three-year junior high schools and
three-year high schools. At the end of the study, the student should be
around the age of 18. Students that pursue higher education typically
will be attending for another one to four years in vocational schools,
junior colleges, or universities. Compulsory education lasts for 9 years
through elementary and junior high school.
Academic Calendar

In principle, the school year begins in April and ends in March of the
following year. Most schools adopt a three-semester system, with the
first semester from April to August, the second semester from
September to December, and the third semester from January to
March. There is also a summer break (from the end of July to the end
of August), a winter break (from the end of December to the beginning
of January), and a spring break (from the end of March to the
beginning of April).
Curriculum
During Elementary School, the school curriculum covers Japanese,
social studies, mathematics, science, music, arts and crafts, and
physical education. This stage of learning usually starts at age 6 and
continues for 6 more years until the age 12 years old.
Curriculum
During junior high school, the student is typically between 12 and 15
years of age The standard curriculum for junior high school students
requires the students to learn subjects such as Japanese language,
social studies, mathematics, science, a foreign language, music, fine
arts, health and physical education, and extracurricular activities.
During this stage of school, the curriculum requires students to decide
on a foreign language to learn that can consist of English, French,
Korean, German..etc.
Curriculum
During high school, the student is typically between 15 and 18 years of
age.[4] The standard curriculum that most during this time study
consists of Japanese language, geography and history, civics,
mathematics, sciences, health and physical education, arts, foreign
language, and home economics.
Teaching Religion in Japanese Schools
The present education system of Japan does not unconditionally
recognize religious education in school. The Constitution of Japan flatly
states: The State and its organs shall refrain from religious education or
any other religious activity.
Extra Curricular Activities

Student clubs are a characteristic part in Japan’s school education.


Under teachers’ guidance, students with the same interests in sports,
cultural activities, or fields of study voluntarily gather together after
classes and on days off. There are also numerous student clubs
revolving around Japanese traditional sports and culture. Club activities
also provide students with the chance to participate in school exchange
and friendly matches.
Some activities students tend to join are listed below

• Baseball
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Track and Field
• Swimming
• Judo
• Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship)
• School Band
• Shodo
• Sado (Japanese tea ceremony)
• Kado (Japanese flower arrangement)
• Shodo (Japanese calligraphy)
5. New Cultural Trends
5.1 Japanese Animation (anime)
• Pokemon
• Anpanman
• Doraemon
• Totoro
5.2 Harajuku culture
Harajuku is known internationally as a center of Japanese youth culture
and fashion.[2] Shopping and dining options include many small, youth-
oriented, independent boutiques and cafés, but the neighborhood also
attracts many larger international chain stores with high-end luxury
merchandisers extensively represented along Omotesando.

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5.3 Kawaii Culture
Kawaii (Japanese: かわいい or 可愛い, IPA: [kawaiꜜi]; 'lovely',
'loveable', 'cute', or 'adorable') is the culture of cuteness in Japan. It
can refer to items, humans, and non-humans that are charming,
vulnerable, shy, and childlike.

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20childlike.
5.4 Japanese mobile phone culture

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=It%20is%20considered%20a%20violation,to%20avoid%20embarrassm
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