School Uniforms in Japan
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Examine each photo for similarities and differences
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Students from Kyoto
TIP: These students are walking to school
Compare the bow ties and shirts

Performing arts in the classroom
This picture is from a concert day
How does the uniform compare to yours?

Boys Uniform
These boys are on school excursion.
What is the purpose of the logo?

The fashion in socks
These types of socks are very popular in Japan.
Compare the socks to your school uniform.

Designer Uniforms
This student is wearing the "lacoste" brand.
How fashionable is designer logos in Australia?

Scouts
These boys are in the scouts
Compare the uniform to your region?

Traveling to school
Many of the uniforms have a naval theme
Are uniforms like this in Australia?
 

Dressed for an excursion
These students are on an excursion.
How does their footwear compare to your school?
 

Eating Ice Cream
These students are having ice cream for lunch.
Compare the ice cream to Australian ice cream
 

Secondary and Primary Uniform
This is a secondary and primary uniform.
Compare these to uniforms in your area.

Primary Uniform
Students carry their classwork in school bags.
Compare the school bag to your school bag.

Riding home after sport
Students often ride to school.
Compare the bikes and helmets to yours.

Additional Resources: School Uniforms in Japan

School Uniforms in Japan http://members.tripod.com/~histclo/schunjap.html
Waking to School http://www.tjf.or.jp/eng/de/de04toko.htm
Everyday People http://www.jinjapan.org/nipponia/nipponia7/people.html
Japanese Boys Clothing http://histclo.hispeed.com/country/co-jap.html
The Japanese Chronicles - School http://www.trump.net.au/~alechte/chronicles/school.html
School Uniforms and fashion in Japan http://www.stsnet.at/hs-stgeorgen/vc_64/vc_mid/fash_jp.htm
Baggy Socks - School girl fashion http://www.jinjapan.org/kidsweb/cool/97-4-6/fashion.html
Welcome to our school in Japan http://www.jinjapan.org/kidsweb/school.html

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