Japanese students wear school uniforms because that’s what the rule is. It’s really as simple as that. What’s more important is what this tells us. Japan is a very “follow the leader” culture, where individual choice falls to the wayside for group needs and desires. 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