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Why are westerners more familiar with Japanese school uniform?

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Japanese students do get a five-week summer vacation (about half as long as America’s), but calling it a “break” might be a stretch— unlike in America, the Japanese summer break is right in the middle of the school year, and though school is technically out, students and teachers will still typically come to school almost daily for club activities. read more

The Japanese school uniform is modeled in appearance similar to that of the European-style naval uniforms and was first used in Japan in the late 19th century, replacing the traditional kimono. Today, school uniforms are common in many of the Japanese public and private school systems. read more

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