7/ Children learn martial arts to defend themselves in the case of danger
Japanese schools teach their students martial arts for self defense. Not a bad idea!
8/ The majority of Japanese schools have their own swimming pools
The Japanese education system gives high importance to teaching swimming. Therefore, most schools have their own swimming pools, so as to teach swimming from a young age.
9/ Poetry is a subject all on its own
As is calligraphy. These are both compulsory subjects.
10/ Students wear uniforms to prevent inequality and discrimination
Even their school bags and sports gear are standardised in certain schools.
11/ 99.9% of children attend school
In Europe, numbers vary, but school attendance is around the 84% mark for 15 to 19 year olds.
12/ Students learn to sleep over in school
The Otomari Hoiku is an activity that takes place in the final year of kindergarten, which involves sleeping over in school for one night, with your classmates and teachers. Everyone helps out to prepare the dinner, make the beds, etc.
