Day in the Life of a Japanese Elementary School w/ Only 8 Students

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@SpammytheHedgehog]

R.I.P. Akira Toriyama 😢

[@alaskamadelin1236]

How was Korea?

[@JZ-xu3vg]

Can we get a day in the life of Paolo fromTOKYO?

[@lisapitts2011]

How's the wife and wolfy doing?..

[@Isaac-qe2in]

(21:55)- Paolo showing off his Shohei Ohtani skills- 😂

[@tulsaperson]

Mad respect to that principal/soccer coach. Really seems like a solid guy

[@22ninja1]

Japan as well as other countries need more people like the school staff or the faculty they're very good at their jobs and they care about children.

[@aliali-ce3yf]

very solid, but it'll improve with exercise !

[@tully6648]

Always so encouraging to the kids, wants the teachers to be happy... He definitely seems like he's doing his best and is a good guy.

[@kamui5579]

Principal creating core memories for these kids mad respect

[@syts77]

Football

[@jirob6870]

By far, this is the untypical but coolest a day of a life video. I hope this video would boost the number of the students in this school.

[@sar983]

❤

[@BenRover2961]

@@pedampoursharif7532 all this problems because USA keep doing and funding wars for the sake of "democracy", and with them comes the dollar which in turn higher inflations for any offshoring companies along with imports/exports. That's why countries are now starting to abandon the dollar because USA is so dumb that "just printing money and stopping china" is the only solution, not improving their own economy.

[@syifazavier2472]

I hope so too❤

[@BlueCoolOla]

That's not how this works, schools aren't "businesses" that just need advertising - there's only 8 students because THERE ARE NO OTHER CHILDREN IN THE AREA. A KZbin video isn't suddenly going to boost birth rates.

[@22ninja1]

@@lightskitty I'm sorry of what your grandmother has gone through and I guess it depends on the parents of how many kids they want or what makes them happy and stable and every family is different.

[@Mynamuhyeff]

Why is the principal the best part of this episode? He’s so caring and sweet. I hope he gets his wish for more students. He really cares so much about creating great students and well rounded people

[@purwantirahayu2326]

😊😊

[@skyrisetempest1452]

He is like their second dad for all the student ahah

[@DaniG.German883]

For that to happen, Japanese people will need to have more sex

[@stupidsloth8386]

same can be said about any pdf file

[@geddon436]

I envy those kids having small class sizes and having the teacher given them constant attention for the entire class period

[@Simply_Me_living_life]

Same I get stressed on assignments and the class is being way too loud and especially on confusing assignments

[@lillymurray8408]

These kids are actually getting much better education than the latter! They basically have one on one classes. The principal is a really good guy also. You can tell he really loves what he does and those kids love him as well.

[@KJ_2020]

one on one classes are not good for development though. maybe good for learning knowledge but not sharing ideas or getting to know different viewpoints. i felt sad for the girl on her own in class with an empty desk beside her.

[@aurelian2668]

​@@KJ_2020 yeah she probably is the saddest.

[@inpoppunkwetrust]

As sad as it is to see the effects of depopulation in rural Japan, I can't help but think about the amount of love, patience and attention these students are afforded by their teachers. I think they're going to have phenomenal bases to move on in their educational careers because of the time they were afforded with their instructors.

[@craigman7262]

I wish I grew up in an area like this.

[@smzig]

Yep, these kids will have an amazing primary education specially catered to them.

[@IveyleaguemmaTV]

I was thinking the same thing

[@JimiReader]

Yes, that's a problem. 😥

[@Soli-w2u]

???

[@limitedmobro]

Although it's kinda sad to see the realities of depopulation in rural Japan, having only 8 students do have its own upsides. I'm sure those children are going to have long-lasting memories from their school days

[@hypebeastalerts6734]

if birth rates do not rise , japan will cece to exist

[@7792pnaurfr]

The kids have multiple computers with huge screens in class. They're far luckier than african and southeast asian kids who have one dirty blackboard for a class of 50

[@虚パンクvoidpunk]

@@7792pnaurfr you know what they meant lol

[@nanajuwarh2037]

Interesting

[@Dragonfury3000]

Many rural areas in the world suffer the same fate

[@Jusdepommerose]

The principal seems so funny and kind ! Infact all the teachers look friendly. These kids are very lucky to learn from them!

[@lizmudry373]

I'm an elementary school ALT (English teacher) in rural Japan. I work for 9 schools throughout the year. The students from small schools like this are always far more academically advanced than their peers. Not to mention they have better attitudes toward school. Yes, population decline is an alarming and serious problem. But in the case of the school system, I wish the government would notice that small schools are beneficial to students. Instead of worrying about closing small schools and combining them into large ones, the focus should be on finding funding to support these kinds of learning environments.

[@habsfan51]

Are you an ALT for the Jet programme ?

[@helicalactual]

What do you actually call school at this age?

[@peuku]

I think the reason they’re more academically advanced is since they have less students, the teachers can give the students a more personalised education

[@幸福論-s2f]

人口は少ない方が丁度いいに決まってるだろ😅

[@leonardocastiglioni8204]

Thanks for this informative comment. It's quite interesting and I appreciate your passion to teach. -from USA

[@AliKhan-gc1bv]

I hope and pray this school never shuts down and the number of students keeps increasing. Such beautiful and wonderful people running this school!!!

[@SakuraTempura]

I work at this school as an English teacher. Unfortunately in our city the school pupil rates drop every year. Hopefully this school will stay open for a long while before the population decline catches up.

[@marilynturcotte5304]

8 kids in a school!!!! One-on-one with most of them, what a dream!! The teachers were energetic and very encouraging for all the students. The boys were hamming it up for the camera but still took their studies seriously. Maybe you should move to the country for Wolfie's education.

[@FictionHubZA]

Sounds fun until you remember that the teachers will have to look for new jobs once these kids graduate.

[@musclegame]

​@@FictionHubZA この教師たちは公務員だから別の学校に転勤するだけだよ。 日本の公務員は不祥事以外では解雇されない。

[@FictionHubZA]

OK. That is much better ​@@musclegame

[@ruthrodriguez5173]

I need that for my grandchildren!! ❤

[@sotek9622]

Come home at 18:00? This is not a dream...

[@LillyoftheValleyAZ]

I wish the U.S. had this school program. Kids need physical activity all throughout the day, help clean the school and participate in helping each other. Great video!❤

[@jonny3801]

Agreed, our education system is flawed compared to this on so many levels.

[@7792pnaurfr]

This will never happen. It's not about the school, it's about how kids are raised. Americans will never help and clean their classroom. They're all spoiled, entitled brats.

[@NotUrStupidName]

Montessori schools are gaining popularity in the US

[@AJD7233]

@DZB19oef yes and that is the problem! They hate themselfs! And project it! So sad.

[@crazybooklady2104]

I totally agree. Our system seriously lacks even compared to this small school.

[@kylehawkins7959]

I loved the confused look the dog kept giving Paolo from the couch at the end when he was finishing up. 🤨

[@LordAurixTodd]

Friggin' RIGHT? And at the end, the way he just STARED. Like he was thinking "Who. Is this human. In my house."

[@ItsMillennium]

I was hoping someone else caught that 🤣🤣🤣

[@borka6937]

The catat the end was like who dis hooman ?

[@reymarm.3]

Came in the comment section because of this hahaha. Maybe he's thinking why the guest keep talking with himself and not eating with the family.

[@VinceFinemModular]

1:44 how about when it straight up pees on the wall?

[@therosewebbb]

My Japanese husband doesn’t speak English, but he watched this video. He said he was thankful for subtitles in Japanese and they were “native-level”, which surprised him lol.

[@apuspeak8764]

why would he surprised? Paolo is a half Japanese and has Japanese wife, so of course the subtitles is native Japanese.

[@i_love_mycatss]

Those kids are going to grow up to be strong, independent, and reliable adults. Respect to the staff and students of the school. ❤

[@deantan4080]

Bringing professsionals to the school and talking about their lives must be really eye opening for the students. How I wished my school did that. It would really help shape careers at an earlier age.

[@pomelo9262]

Man, this school does a lot of things I wish my school would've also done! and they say Finnish education is good... 🥲

[@jokipls]

I probably would have been a marine biologist if one came to my school to talk to me when I was younger. That's what I always wanted to do as a kid but life got in the way.

[@7792pnaurfr]

​@@jokiplslife got in the way?

[@diyentomologist159]

​@@jokiplsmy cousin became one however it's a very hard position with few vacancies. She was top of her class and ended up becoming a research tech for a pharmaceutical company. I always wanted to become an entomologist but the cost of schooling and the lack of jobs after schooling deterred me. So I study on my own.

[@jokipls]

@@diyentomologist159 DIY study seems to be the way to go for those hard to career place fields

[@Dude-etiquette]

8 kids and three from one family. What a great story. Thank you sharing

[@Mr.WestcottX]

For real.

[@Sequoia4132]

I've never heard of a school with a bigger staff than actual student body.

[@Isaac-qe2in]

I like the school principal. I'm surprised that none of the kids said, "I wanna be a school teacher or principal when I grow up."😁

[@userjoinedyourchannel1]

At first I thought it was a video focusing on one class, but no, it's actually the whole student body because there is a lack of students due to the declining birth rate. I was sitting here thinking, 'Wow, that's a great student to teacher ratio, I'm sure these kids are doing well', but it's far more depressing than I thought...

[@AlexRN]

It’s not a great story when you know this is because of the depressingly low birth rate in Japan. There’s no kids.

[@vitanursantono]

28:22 hahaha the kid just straight up playfully slapped the principal/coach! You can tell that he cherishes his students a lot.

[@qeqeuna1440]

lol that was unexpectedly funny af

[@paperblossom8198]

Ikr the way the kid shrieks "Don't say that" is funny too😂@@qeqeuna1440

[@pickler_pickler]

in previous generations, that would have been unacceptable.

[@yasumakabe5615]

he felt being embarassed of being defeated by 1st grade students

[@Jesichuu]

This video makes me wish I could become a kid and go to that elementary school. They really seem to care about the students. I wish them the best and how the numbers go up for them!

[@Luci-pz8xx]

It's probably easier when you only have 8 kids to care about compared to hundreds

[@BrianTheBeardedNerd]

This video is so heartwarming. The coach/principal, the teachers, and the adults here are so passionate about educating these students. I hope that more students are able to experience this these wonderful people.

[@geraldsnyder6482]

The Japanese culture is so focused on respect even saying thank you after safely crossing the street.

[@Saavik256]

I am yugoslavian, generation 1985, it was ingrained to me to always wave and slightly bow to drivers who stop at pedestrian crossings, although the level is definitely different in Japan :)

[@FortniteBlaster2]

One of the many benefits of homogeneity

[@Gilvids]

In contrast the american culture is focus in flaunting one's ego and stepping over others to reach the top!

[@orgasmatron-xxx]

@@Saavik256 I'm from Japan, but currently living in California. I don't notice it myself, but people at work always tell me that I bow when i'm talking to customers on the phone. I guess it's true when they say "old habits die hard" 😅

[@spencers4121]

Kid of the 80's, it was yes / no sir / ma'am to everyone. You had to hold the fork / knife proper. No elbows on table etc, I still remember being stabbed in the arm with a fork. I'm 47 I have to catch myself, saying ma'am and sir to teenagers out in the world. I put my elbows on the table, because I'm lazy and it feels comfortable. However seeing people not hold a table utensil correctly, makes me twitch and think bad thoughts. No joke seeing someone ham fist food into their mouth, drives me up a wall.

[@angelineting7193]

I still can't believe this whole school is functioning to this level just for 8 children. And LOL at the dog staring at you at the end!

[@samu6874]

Yes for 8 kids.... my country would Fund a Bus to Shop them somehwre else. Maybe. Or they just close the school first and wait what happens

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

I love how the kids bow to thank the drivers for letting them cross the street. We taught our kids to give a little wave to the drivers to let them know it's safe to drive on. Japanese kids are so cute.

[@matroiden]

In America what’s up bro 😊

[@Photobuffeddy1314]

Lot nicer then USA Kids ‘ Good parenting ‘ Skills and learning good behavior. Thats what matters ‘ specially if no one Cares about the kids. Kids our the next generation, gos behavior and kindness gos long way . I was 90s baby 200s kid ‘ USA Was used to be lot more kind to kids ‘ less Un safe in USA . Now in Cali els we’re war just go to school or go to basic needs such shopping. We need learn from this video:..

[@dance4ever940]

seriously.. these kids are sooo well behaved. they help clean the school, clean the tables, so ridiculously responsible for little kids. I wish they could bring some of this to the states...

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

In America, kids can flip you. At least in blue states. 😂

[@needmoreramsay]

All joking aside, these educational institutions for kids are exceptional !! What an absolute blessing to have a school system that actually cares for their students and spend extensive time and resources on educating them real life skills asking with academics !!

[@mauriliocouto]

Danke!

[@alvinthecool16]

🗿👍

[@trishweber9695]

I loved the focus on being physical throughout the day and not just at recess the kids had purpose for being active and different sorts of physical activities so they didn't get bored. I also really appreciated the principal and his willingness to be right along side the kids doing what they were doing for chores great mentorship. The priority of cleanliness was refreshing.

[@ari_a2764]

Also the school is very well equipped even this small school has everything required and was modern

[@wazjoony]

Couldn't agree more, well said :)

[@CapnxJakE]

Wow that must be amazing to just have 8 students to a teacher. I know it'll make a big difference in their lives.

[@Mr.WestcottX]

For real.

[@iambinksy]

5:19 8 students with 11 teachers. What a waste. That money could be used by offering parents better work life balance.

[@beo456]

5:35 It's actually 11 teachers to 8 students. :O

[@Mr.WestcottX]

@@beo456 8 students in Japanese school building than USA were they're way more than 8 kids.

[@AutobotSimmer]

I think people are going to miss how it's stated this is not typical and concerning.

[@decline1999]

I have to tell you Paolo, Day in a Life series may be one of the best, if not the best in KZbin.

[@dmledo]

Agree 100%

[@rss_ruby]

Agreed!!

[@Twoseconds001]

Well it is

[@70Chevelle77Rebel]

Love the girl said she wanted to be a KZbinr with him filming❤ You have become an educator and a mentor.

[@donnamcdonald-g8n]

I love Japan. The kids are so respectful and although learning is paramount the kids are always happy. I wish we could make the kids in UK like the Japanese.

[@frygirl17]

All of these teachers so excited to get new students. Even if it’s 3! I hope they get more in the upcoming years. They’re so enthusiastic and dedicated.

[@moonscontrails]

I really adore and appreciate how involved the Principal is. Even though the number of students are small, it was really cool seeing him greet them from morning to the end as their afterschool soccer coach. In the US, I remember ours would sometimes greet us in the mornings, but other than that, we rarely saw the Principal at all. You can really see how comfortable and close the kids are with him. I hope this school only continues to grow from this point on out!

[@alekto101]

true, the way the kid smacked their principal after the principal spilled a little too much info shows that their bond is closer than just being on a teacher-student level.

[@xGravesyte]

It's SO amazing to see how well the kids are taken care of away from home. Japanese culture gets a lot of things right that I wish was implemented in other places. A healthy balance here of nutritious foods, lessons of respect, cooperation and teamwork, and lots of one on one time for each student to thrive. I love that the educators get to have their own time too to ensure they can give their best to the kids. This was wonderful to watch, thanks Paolo!!!!!!

[@HighTechFan_Geek]

But they have hikikomori, so I guess this school is not representative of the school system in overall

[@gideonkfrederick721]

An eye opening realities on Japanese school in rural areas. Its disheartening to have only 8 students while the teachers are so supportive. Thanks Paolo. Itsumo oen suru yo!

[@GEAARUp]

what are the steps taken by the Govt. to face such a challenge?

[@pepperthemini7868]

As a teacher, this is absolutely incredible touching. Teachers are truly shaping the life of these students. I hope the wishes of the principal became true

[@user-tm8jt2py3d]

It's funny to see all the English words on clothes, while in the US there are so many kids with Japanese and anime shirts on

[@unclekumars8246]

English made by england not the usa and usa based made by immigrants

[@Mynamuhyeff]

Paolo pleeeease do a hospital! I’m a healthcare worker and I’m sooo curious to see how the hospitals are like over there. I bet they’re so organized and clean. Please!!!

[@born2bfangirl]

as an elementary school teacher myself, this is my fave video of yours so far!! i love getting to know what a school this small is like! where I'm from, those 8 students would get transfered out of here in a second! their district allowing this to happen is amazing and i love to see these kids and the staff thriving!!! they all look so happy :") thank you for this beautiful episode, Paolo!

[@SV-lw8jo]

My daughter attended a Japanese school while we were stationed there, offering us as parents a wonderful opportunity to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture alongside her. I appreciate you sharing this video with us.

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Cool.

[@patrickpoh9]

The children in Japan are so well behaved and considerate. Very well taught at home and in school.

[@NeilRichard]

I absolutely LOVED this video. As a teacher/principal at a small school in the US, this one hit home. I'd love to see more videos on the Japanese education system!

[@hansdampf42]

Wonderful, how it's filmed mostly from a childrens perspective instead of the top down adult view. Small change, big impact.

This video is awesome. As a teacher in Northern Mexico, I love to see how schools work in Japan, especially particular institutes as this one. It helps to get new ideas and find inspiration. Thanks, Paolo, I have always wanted you to create a video like this. Please, share more in the future and congratulations on the success.

[@swindle3561]

YES WHAT A GREAT WAY TO BEGIN MY WEEKEND. THANK YOU PAOLO

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Indeed

[@SergeySedlovsky]

Yup, great video

[@hella9068]

I think it's so cool and important that they take care of their environment, indoors and outdoors. With this you teach kids so many things and respect towards their and the belongings of others as of the community! This has so much benefit for the further. I wish the whole world would learn from Japan and implement in elementary schools these habits ( I know though it's a utopia😊). Another clever thing I found is that the kids run around so much in the morning freely or doing tasks, not sitting down right away in the classroom. Kids have tons of energy in the morning so this way they can concentrate more on learning later on. Excellent video!

[@anderskandersson4613]

Wow... these smiles and bows definitely make Japan safe and sound ❤❤❤

[@chrisd7803]

I wish I could hug those teachers. They care so much and take their job seriously. Thinking back at my time at school some teachers just hated kids.

[@AznGrl216]

Thank you for making videos that supports local Japan. I really appreciate seeing the country side of Japan. You guys are doing great with the videos and contents

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

This is wonderful. It's no wonder that kids in Japan grow up with strong ethics. I love the idea of asking the kids their dreams and then bringing professionals from that world into the school to meet with them. Very powerful. When I was in Tokyo I was always struck by young kids with their backpacks getting onto trains on their own amongst all the bustle.

[@otaotacon6827]

Hey Paolo! Thanks to your videos, I was reminded of spending my childhood in such a small elementary school. Memories from small schools are deeply cherished since there's closeness in everything. Also, being able to hear my local dialect (which has a unique intonation even in Japan) after a long time made me feel nostalgic. Thank you!!

[@HopeOverDebt]

I really really loved this school and everyone in it , as a introvert i would love to study in such schools its like heaven damn i wish more students get into this amazing school with amazing people .................

[@typingcomments]

This has to be one of your best videos to date (which is already a high standard to begin with). Not only was this interesting, but I really appreciated how you chose this to connect to a modern concern. Also, I could see this being used in classrooms (much like many of your other videos). And while you always show enthusiasm for whatever topic you're covering, there was something extra special this time, but maybe that's just me. Lastly, someone give that entire staff a raise and buy their curry. What a lovely school.

[@rmatene]

it's not just you - I got the feels on this one too! What a beautiful video. I don't comment often, but this was very special.

[@yurinfinit]

I feel so proud about human, while watching this video. I feel joy because people around these kids know how important are them in our society, and they keep doing everything for them. An entire school waiting for them, with all teachers and all people who care of them.

[@KingRat355]

Cleaning everywhere in school, clearing up and returning school lunches to its central store, various outside garden work. Students in Japan will grow up with a different mindset and respectfulness than most other countries. This is probably what shines through in society later. No wonder Japanese fans clean up football stadiums and locker rooms.

[@SakuraTempura]

This is one of the primary schools I work at as an ALT. The kids are great and the teachers are nice. The head teacher is an absolute legend. It’s so surreal to see a video on a school I work at. Our tourist numbers must be at around 0 here and yet this video has allowed millions to see a glimpse into life in our little city. Please come and visit! We have great yuzu and our mascot is a sausage.

[@Caramel_Nedra]

Your video completely convinced me that teaching English in Japan would be a wonderful experience for me!! I’m sure not every school is like this but I can teach English and not fearing getting shot at like here in America. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher since I was a kid myself! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Jadisal]

Normally i don't really comment but i gotta say this video was definetly special and so informative! I hope the school will soon get more students💜

[@allison210]

What a lovely, heartwarming community! There are great things about living in a big city, but I have to envy their connectedness and the slower pace of life. Those teachers also seem so kind and positive and attentive to their students. I love how the teachers and students all seem to be pitching in and working toward common goals for the benefit of all

[@roku_nine]

There's an anime called 'non non biyori' that depict this kind of rural school with very few kids.

[@noemikrkoskova8732]

I love the sense of community and culture. I hope learning Japanese calligraphy and traditional Japanese instruments in school never goes away. It so heartwarming to see the teachers and principal still going above and beyond even though they have only 8 students. Definitely my favorite day in the life video.

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

These children are lucky to have access to a very high level of educational resources...

[@NetriAlex]

I really love your "Day in the life" video ! That was really interesting to see some students, this school seems great, it's a shame that they aren't more students there ! I have a huge respect, for the principal ! Definitely one of my favorite Day in the life video

[@WoahDudeChillOut]

Every parent and faculty member works together to give those kids such an amazing education. Having teachers be so attentive with them being that it’s so few children, is the best for kids to be able to be heard when asking questions. What great hearts the adults have to be so involved. ❤

[@Johnny-Michael]

Those children are so bright and adorable!

[@Mr.WestcottX]

For real. So adorable and smart.

[@ctlspl]

What strikes me the most are their little assignments. It instills discipline and responsibility for their later lifes. In Germany we don’t have that and many people struggle with the most basic tasks later in life.

[@ari_a2764]

Yeah being from germany as well. German schools were horrible when i went. This school is small yet better equipped than any german school. Hell im in university and i get jealous of this rural japanese elementary school

[@ctlspl]

@@ari_a2764 Our school was always sitting down for 6-8 hours and that’s it. No activities besides Sports 2 hours a week. That’s pure torture if you think about it.

[@ari_a2764]

@@ctlspl thats pretty much the german expierence together with very old teachers who cant care less about their students and dont know how to operate a simple laptop For a rich country our equipment sure was poor af

[@ctlspl]

@@ari_a2764 Laptops? We still had video cassettes in the mid 2000s and literal movie rolls when I was in elementary school. 🤣

[@ari_a2764]

@@ctlspl we did too but for Powerpoints they hsd laptops. Sad part is that i was on a publicly recognized school that had additional private funding, meaning my schopl was "rich" compared to others yet all look poor compared to this japanese school

[@bengraven]

This is so wholesome. Love how happy the kids seem to be, the principal is incredible, the teachers supportive and the town looks very cozy!

[@itznix158]

Superb!!!! Kids are well disciplined, Japanese are well educated people and respectful to others. I salute to japanese people!!!!!

[@Lucidwhitey]

This is very surreal. Something about this school is comforting yet eerie at the same time, great video

[@TehF0cus]

This is such a big difference compared to german rural schools. Really amazing what values and skills they teach their children there.

[@araniaria-el6uq]

Waahh the kids seem so lively!! I can feel their enthusiasm, and i became enthusiastic too for some reason😂 I really love japanese elementary school system where their encourage the students to practice good values and introducing them to many things they can pick up when they grow up! And i also love the fact that they are encouraging the kids to dream by inviting the professionals to talk about their dream!

[@twisterwiper]

For someone like me living in Denmark, this is so interesting to see 🥰 Some things are the same and some things are VERY different. This school would have been closed here long ago, for budgetary reasons. The school lunch and learning aspect is really great. I wish we had that here. Also saves the parents a lot of time. Great positive staff. Paolo, thank you for your contribution to the general education of the world ❤

[@AmSpam]

You can tell everyone at this school is passionate about teaching. The students pick up on their energy, it makes them excited and happy to learn 🥰

[@Kalani_Saiko]

So cute! The school oddly reminds me of my old primary school in regional Australia. We had a few more students in the school (I think there were only about 12-14). We didn't have nearly as many rooms or teachers but the students all got along really well and we all did our best. I miss the place sometimes.

[@very.casual.librarian]

REALLY LOVED THIS ONE PAOLO! ❤ Thanks so much for making this one - our family loved it (and our kids said they want to go to school there! 😊) Thank you so much to the family, students, teachers and principal for sharing their beautiful school with us ❤🙏🏼

[@ahahmed131]

This was one of my favorite videos on your channel, maybe even on the platform. I appreciate the time you took to convey the nuances of this school in particular. It’s been very eye-opening and has reminded me about why I became so engrossed in studying Japanese when I started a couple years ago-something I’ve come to forget recently. I didn’t really expect to be so moved by a video like this. Goes to show that your effort matters and is appreciated. Thank you Paolo and 光神小学校 sharing your stories :)

[@jmfd15]

どうもありがとうございます。I liked your video because it brought memories of my elementary school when we learned to clean the classroom after the last lesson.

[@TheSweetheart0822]

I Hope after this video came out that more students have enrolled. The teachers along with the principle look so sweet and truly cares about the kids education.

[@WayneLLC]

Love the kiddos' energy - at each opportunity after their formal task, they are immediately onto the next fun thing. I think this speaks volume of the School's closely-knitted and free-will environment - the part the kid tap on the principal's stomach when he joked about them winning first grades was the funniest. On the flip side, I am rather upset by the possible closure of such a nice establishment due to dwindling population. The facilities (and even flooring) and people were so nice that I would have love studying there (and be encouraged to go school everyday) when I was young. Thank you for featuring!

[@elemthenbee]

I think it's so sweet and adorable that a school is there for these 8 students. Very wholesome.

[@jammydoughnuts]

This was absolutely incredible! Such a unique opportunity to be able to see the day in the life of a school like this. It was amazing to see how motivated the students were and how enthusiastic their teachers were. To see everyone cooperate with each other in the daily activities of the school made me so happy. I really hope the school is able to remain open no matter how few students they have. It’s wonderful that the students are able to have such close bonds with the teachers and get the attention that they need. The experience they have in the school in these formative years of their life will have a huge impact on them as they get older and go out into the world. Although population decline is a major issue in Japan, it is great to see the benefits that a small classroom size has on children 😊

[@xiB3arRAWR]

One of the best episodes yet!! Brought me to tears multiple times

[@yvettemaldonado3725]

What a beautiful day for children to learn in such a balanced and respectful way. Well behaved, respectful and very focused children. The educators were marvelous. I wish I was a child again so I could study in Japan.

[@ankushchakrabarty9769]

Paolo, great job on consistently making phenomenal videos. Easily one of the best content creators focusing on JP in the past few months without resorting to unnecessary collabs and cheap publicity. Awesome, keep your head down and keep the videos up!!

[@elifbutcallmeel]

this video made me wanna work hard even tho im in university!! ive been having lack on studying even though i know i have to but thanks to this video ill work harder! the way their school life is so planned and focusing on not only typical subjects but real life activities and all kinds of art... phenomenal.

[@viveksaha157]

Paolo we request you to film a Day in the Life of a Japanese Elementary / High School Teacher btw, this one was superb ❤ . Love from Philippines.

[@iggyguy88897]

Please, japan never change . How amazing to see you much put in to the kids well been for now and later in life. I wish I could speak Japanese perfectly. What a place to live. Nowhere is perfect, but I love how they go about things with focus .

[@NatalieChicken]

I honestly wish I went to a school like this! No crowded classrooms, no bully’s, super clean, and there’s a SWIMMING POOL😃😅these kids have the best school ever 😊

[@gamaeljean-francois6826]

It’s heartbreaking that their population is dwindling, I hope they are able to figure out a solution to get it back up so this school can be thriving with children again.

[@pixierainbow7]

Love how enriching their curriculum and variety of activities to do. I'd be so happy to go to school everyday

[@shizuxo]

Such a precious childhood! Country side with tech not left out!! Beautiful place and really unique school experience

[@sals3379]

YESSSS! I bet it took time to get permission to film something like this. I've been looking forward to this one! Japan's schools are simply unmatched

[@majmaldcinformation]

Very beautiful, I saw your family, the family is very prosperous and I also saw the students in the school. The school was very good. The students were well-educated. I enjoyed watching your video. Thank you sir for your help.

[@zakiraLP]

Paolo always delivers🙏, keep up the good work

[@Mr.WestcottX]

For real.

[@jdz9952]

These videos always teach us so much about Japanese culture. A country built on respect and hard work. Thank you Paolo!

[@penpen002]

Wow. This school is so awesome. I love how the principal is involved and how the teachers are so passionate at what they do. I wish we have that sort of support for our education system. Happy teachers and happy children. I hope they get more students!

[@electricnut8489]

I have a feeling that with such few student - to - teacher ratio, that the teachers probably bond and seem like aunts and uncles to the kids by the time they leave. I hope that this school and others like it continue indefinitely.

[@nishy1990]

How cool!! The principal and teachers deserved mad respect fr

[@Ines_iiii]

I hope they get more students, the staff are amazing🥹🥹

[@MidnightLibraryx]

this is amazing to watch coming from America. I love how Japan actually focuses on so many different qualities to help kids be smarter and stronger. This style of learning should be passed on to everywhere around the world

[@melinda6591]

Omg yes i love the day in the life series so much i could watch them all day wish they were longer this is without a doubt the best content on youtube

[@ashelygordon669]

I wished my school was like this back in the days, currently most schools in America tend to struggle every now and then, not to mention the number of students are usually much higher. I feel like we can learn a lot from Japan, cleaning, finding new ideas and so much more, its exceptionally inspirational. 🥹💕

[@retsubrooklyn]

Great episode!! Paolo’s dad skills showing in how he interviews the kids; good open ended questions, and camera at their level. Centering it on the kids and not an adult is brilliant. Also LOL: Paola telling on the kids sneaking screen time during break.