Top 5 Things You Should Know About Japanese Schools

Top 5 Things You Should Know About Japanese Schools
Subscribe: goo.gl/Q2kKrD and also Ring the Bell to get notified // Have a Top 10 idea? Submit it to us here! watchmojo.com/suggest
Want more incredible content from Getty Images? Be sure to check out their Instagram page here: / gettyimages
Put on your uniform, it’s time to go to school. From activities, to restrictions and rules, here are some little known facts about schooling in Japan. WatchMojo counts down the Top 5 Things You Should Know About Japanese Schools.
Check out our other videos of the Top 10 Ridiculous Facts About North Korea: • Top 10 Ridiculous Fact... , the Top 5 Disturbing Facts About Walmart: • Top 5 Disturbing Facts... , and the Top 5 WEIRD Coca-Cola Facts: • Top 5 WEIRD Coca-Cola ... .
Watch on WatchMojo: www.WatchMojo.com
Special thanks to our user Sumita Kapuri for suggesting this idea! Check out the voting page at www.watchmojo.com/suggest/Top....
Check our our other channels!
/ mojoplays
/ mojotalks
/ msmojo
/ jrmojo
/ watchmojouk
WatchMojo's Social Media Pages
/ watchmojo
/ watchmojo
/ watchmojo
Get WatchMojo merchandise at shop.watchmojo.com
WatchMojo’s ten thousand videos on Top 10 lists, Origins, Biographies, Tips, How To’s, Reviews, Commentary and more on Pop Culture, Celebrity, Movies, Music, TV, Film, Video Games, Politics, News, Comics, Superheroes. Your trusted authority on ranking Pop Culture.

[@Dubiousthinking]

Main characters sits by the window

[@Mon-sh5ff]

Dubious-_- light Yagami did that

[@noobz4hire290]

Lol

[@loppyhero7196]

I'm pretty sure that's in every school

[@zilcosi]

Indeed

[@bigo8647]

Yeah, anime cliché, also girls wear super short skirts

[@trevorrice6724]

The important people sit next to the windows.

[@skylarutd]

Yoshi Rice brilliant 😂😂😂

[@jacara1981]

There is some truth in this as most schools out in the country don't have AC, so if you end up taking classes during the summer the window row is definitely the most desired.

[@iriscovers9457]

Hahahaah and in anime thats the one who is the main character...haha

[@republicofmk5388]

Lol i guess i'm one of them

[@Zaebead]

Lol yea

[@ansh_chugh]

Anime fans where you at..??

[@ansh_chugh]

@Kelvin Martinez yeah or u can say otaku

[@miarose2079]

ReDcHiLLi I’m here!

[@noobz4hire290]

Yo! Right here

[@AnimeGirl4891]

Here!

[@codyscales4849]

@Kelvin Martinez that is not what weaboo means bro

[@RustyShackleford101]

The janitor thing is a misconception: a lot of Japanese schools do have janitors, usually for jobs deemed unsafe or unsuitable for children.

[@jacara1981]

Yup, Kids mostly clean their classroom (and the halls to some extent). Most schools that a groundskeeper, that tends the school grounds and parts of the buildings that Kids don't clean.

[@josearturogarza5114]

Japanese students are taught *Manners and Respect* 👍

[@terrencenoran3233]

Or risk being bullied and cause either *Suicide or Depression*

[@sakuraxox4839]

Terrence Noran Well that is true.. sometimes foreigners can be a victim of bullying. It happens mostly in elementary

[@yuno2903]

@@sakuraxox4839 like me in 8th grade

[@coaster6777]

@@sakuraxox4839 Foreigners in Japanese high schools can be victims of bullying?

[@bumsec-kz]

@@coaster6777 let me answer that, possibly.

[@wendyodell356]

Forgot to mention they go school on Saturday's too.

[@Anyienk9]

Actually, that have been more or less abolished in most prefectures. so now they only have school from monday to friday like the rest of the world. At least they said they were going to abolish it a couple of years ago....

[@mrbedford]

Initial D taught me that!

[@sparkydoodle696]

Wendy O'dell I think that would fall under the umbrella of number one's description.

[@PunkDisciple23]

beat me to it

[@rickybullock10]

Yeap they do have school on Saturdays

[@jacara1981]

Also grades are a very serious thing in Japan. The better your grades, the better highschool you can get into, and thus the better college you can get into. There are some jobs that won't even look at the rest of your application once they look where you went to school. Think of the difference between Stanford and a state college, and that starts in Highschool in Japan.

[@lloydmeadors]

As someone who worked at public schools in Japan, I can verify these, except teachers getting national holidays off, they really only get new years off in some schools

[@jacara1981]

Sadly that is true among most jobs in Japan.

[@lloydmeadors]

@@jacara1981 most salaried jobs, yes...

[@timothybrown8424]

I like that Janitor rule.

[@RedZtehWARRIOR]

That was a bit extreme, Jack... But yeah, I wish that was implemented in schools here in the US. Would teach these brats to be more aware of how they treat their surroundings.

[@KablethaKiid]

Communism SUCKS

[@sakuraxox4839]

Ken narville It teaches you to stay neat and organized. Me and my friends enjoy cleaning the windows. We sometimes play around when no body is looking

[@SorenTheDaneTiktok]

Same

[@marlena28]

@@KablethaKiid that's not communism

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

Who's else alredy tired of school ????? LOL😂😂

[@user-we9pt4xg4j]

@Alpha Treker What you also don't realize is that since their standards are so high,so are their suicide rates. Yeah,we could replicate their schools and goals IF you're prepared for a higher suicide rate.

[@alisw81]

This is why their school children can be smarter than most American school kids. Bet you won't find one of their kids asking why do we need math and science as they sit on their ass and play with a smartphone working BECAUSE of math and science........

[@badappleneko]

I wish I was back in school, adult life isn't fun lol

[@BigBenLB]

Just wait till you start working 50+ hours a week for 35K a year...

[@TheMarioManiac]

They don’t get shot up.

[@royalvarez24]

@captain bigballs I second that second statement.

[@cosmobane6995]

TheMarioManiac But a monster or a demon will occasionally feast on the students

[@andrewbui8295]

Gotta love the fact that Faux News claims Japan doesn’t have school shootings because video games are non-existent LMFAO. Good job right wing America. Blaming gun violence on video games instead of flawed gun regulations. This is why Japan will always be better than the USA

[@krickbatkid6259]

They do get stabbed by yandere stalkers

[@gemrock]

Japanese schools are cool my school had student from Japan she was super sweet she also help teach us a little about Japan 😊😊😊😊. Also this channel is awesome.

[@sajjeel123]

#1 the whole class revolves around one or a hand full of main characters who will only be present for 1 class ... To further their plot line

[@princessazulaofthefirenati5870]

20th like

[@MrBaldi-ve1xv]

Number 1: There are Yanderes and Senpais

[@orcatwar9810]

not just that they also have tsudere

[@arizonalady7569]

Notice me senpai. I know where I stand.

[@sakuraxox4839]

Mr. Baldi Senpai means a upper classman. Not a lover.

[@sakuraxox4839]

orc at war 98 We can’t say idiot in Japanese real life. It’s considered rude and offensive.

[@noah092407]

Mr. Baldi yassss

[@ansh_chugh]

I hope I had iruka sensei as my homeroom teacher😂

[@randomhuman3752]

Im dead xD

[@nothisispatrick4644]

So you're telling me that Japanese schools are lile normal schools without magic and monsters? *HERESY*

[@Lucky-bg1di]

N A N I ?

[@coletrainhetrick]

No this is Patrick but they didn't say that, where are you getting that idea from?

[@Zaebead]

I think they are dumb because they DO have monster's and magic

[@aquishashadenrista3190]

Thanks so much I really feel like I needed this lately!!

[@thatsaltybrit2603]

The uniform policy is very similar to that of most schools in the UK, the only one we don’t have is the restrictions on bags

[@hmmyesinteresting]

I need me a Japanese school-chan

[@noobz4hire290]

hmm yes interesting. Lol

[@BiGSmoke-.-]

very interesting idea indeeeeeed

[@sundowner4076]

hmm yes interesting. Wait, what does that even mean?

[@bigo8647]

Japan is a kinda expensive country to live in

[@funkyboy_22]

The memegod has descended!

[@geoffk777]

This is all generally true, although school uniform rules vary a lot by school. Private schools tend to have stricter rules and uniforms and usually start in elementary school. Public schools often have no official uniform, although there are dress codes and rules.

[@rev5432]

Keep up the good work

[@rev5432]

I love your videos

[@ShayTheValiant]

#1. It's not fun at all.

[@deedahdeafdeedahdeaf515]

I guess that one thing that I prefer the uk schools

[@delphoxhoopa7289]

Top 10 facts about Japan. And good video.😊🖒

[@lilyduncan1060]

I always find it so entertaining and awesome that my country (Trinidad and Tobago) school is exactly the same as Japan's school

[@Mon-sh5ff]

They call each other Senpai and Sama!

[@Sushipapi.]

Mon az they call their upperclassmen senpai.

[@ShuggrRiku]

We don't call anyone sama in school ^^;

[@rev5432]

I have been subbed for a long time

[@Oliver_Sterling_600]

No one cares.

[@Photosnearby]

Personally speaking from experience, I can say it’s nothing like in anime. For example, the roof is locked at all times expect emergencies. We practice sports for 6 times a week. Entrance exam material is not taught in schools, rather most students go to a cram school otherwise known as a juku

[@ninjagreysonninjamomma6777]

Aww that you posted this video was my birthday

[@Jdjwjdjzbsjwbb]

So its just anime IRL

[@Jlnomega]

Lol I’ve seen enough stuff on crunchy roll too not have to worry *walks off mockingly*

[@darqjade]

The uniform thing also happens here in Trinidad. Head to toe, there are rules about what you can wear and how. Uniforms are a plus though, as it takes the pressure off of kids, who can't afford the 'best' of everything. So they don't feel alienated (at least in that way).

[@ghostface9468]

Imagine the world was anime what would happen?

[@richardbanibensu3046]

@MALVINDINHO That kinda happens already

[@bonixohd3424]

Anime in Real Life😂

[@devanelloo2627]

Weeb

[@lordbeerus5722]

@@devanelloo2627 is that a bad thing?

[@adnanasif9538]

Shit is about to get serious

[@migaish_]

Number 1 is very similar to Australia, but instead of homework we're busy with Christmas, New Years and family holiday before going back at the end of January (for NSW at least). We don't have very many holidays, two weeks off after each term and only a six week summer holiday

[@testhekid]

i knew about "no janitors" but i forgot about it xd!! but the rest r impressing me aLOT!!!

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

Think it would be interesting to visit Japan (or anywhere else in the world) and see the differences of cultures compared to where the rest of are originally from, but with most respect and courtesy.

[@HisAutisticKnight]

well that answers a few questions I've had for some time while watching anime.

[@kelonpie]

At first I felt super excited if I ever got to go to a Japanese school but after hearing you clean up, less breaks and super strict dress code, I'll pass O.O

[@mythking541]

I probably would've preferred a Japanese school system....aside from uniforms

[@nodinitiative]

J Fiendnix ECE you realise that those strict uniforms is actually a core essential to why the Japanese school system has been successful?

[@mythking541]

I get that...I went to school in Jamaica, where all the school had dress code, and private schools with dress code. I would've been okay with it, but I'd rather wear my own clothes. Personal preference, really.

[@jacara1981]

Japanese teach that you are only a part of the whole, the whole can not survive without you being a part of it. You should not be different from others, instead work to bring everyone up to your level.

[@atsukorichards1675]

Wrong information. Not all schools have uniforms.

[@Ricky911_]

Honstly, I like wearing a uniform. When I moved from London to Rome 2 years ago, I had massive issues with choosing what to wear. Me and my mum often argue on what I should wear because I have a comepltely different taste to hers. Going out for shopping is literally a nightmare for me. I also just genuinely like the feeling of wearing a suit. I've gotta say that I enjoyed wearing a uniform way more than I enjoyed wearing my casual clothes ngl

[@PunkDisciple23]

School in Japan in some areas also meets on Saturday, making a 6 day school week

[@user-ue8ob2cj1n]

We have exchange students at our school, they are so amazing ^^

[@WorldFactsBangla]

For some reason, I love learning about Japanese high schools. After all i like watchmojo.

[@knineknights]

“Social and parental pressures are high enough” Don’t ever lose these two things Japan. You’ll end up like the rest of us...

[@ansh_chugh]

90% comments are about anime😁

[@ansh_chugh]

@Kelvin Martinez so what about other 9%

[@BiGSmoke-.-]

weebs that whys!

[@Robotose]

I DID need know these facts...

[@-ponysparkle3-480]

Haha, this is more similar to my school in New Zealand. We have a really strict dress code - on hairstyles, shoes, uniform and even on mufti days. The students must have their hair up, but if it's too short it can't. Your hair can't be in a bun, or messy. Only one type of earring is allowed. We have mufti days about 3 times a year, and we can only wear blue, pink, yellow or purple during those days. There's more, but that's the jist of it, lol.

[@user-yi5mt2df5q]

Same with us Aussies

[@orvilleclisby6748]

The best way to set standards is through free market competition. Each school selects text books from publishers that are in competition with each other. Parents vote with their feet if a schools standards are not up to scratch.

[@SaucyPrime]

Definitely going to japan

[@joshualinders34]

This explains a lot of the traits and characteristics found in both anime and video games (such as the Persona series). There are more interesting facts that were missed, but this list gives you a good jump-off point. But, no, students do not have gravity-defying hair or unique hair colors in real life.

[@isaacmartinez6904]

I didn't know that. Facts from #2 and #1

[@jackcinato661]

I think that having students cleaning the school is smart

[@CommanderZaktan]

Other things you should know: Culture Festivals and they always play Dragon Quest theme when a new game of that series is out.

[@alexcoupe.]

Here in England everyone moves up to the next year (grade if you're American) regardless of if you passed or failed tests and exams during the year.

[@AroundIndiana]

Japanese students probably don't have to worry about getting shot at school like US kids do. Less stress.

[@HollowDeathful]

theres tons of pressure put on them by their peers on top of the never ending school work and activities, 300x more stressful than america.

[@themajesticspider-man6116]

@@HollowDeathful The person was alking about them not having to worry all the time and have anxiety about getting randomly shot up. Sure, they have issues, but no where near as bad as that one.

[@HollowDeathful]

@@themajesticspider-man6116 trust me the anxiety and stress in japan is way worse than america. Barely anybody thinks a shooting will ever happen to them lol.

[@terrencenoran3233]

Well, they don't really have to worry about dying from a gun.....and more of the fact that they die from suicide. The latter part...kinda a big issue in Japan. Still is, btw.

[@jacara1981]

I think the social and performance pressure is really far above that worry. Kids snapping and committing suicide use to be a really large problem (though it has gotten better). Also kids breaking and then not leaving their room/home is another issue.

[@theonefriendwhohasnolife]

When you knew all of this because anime and manga.

[@ak-zxr0358]

And the weebs start flocking in.

[@royalvarez24]

Are you one of them?

[@RedZtehWARRIOR]

Profile pic of a pokemon weilding swords in the same manner as an anime/manga character. YEAH, they're one of them lol

[@ak-zxr0358]

Obviously LOL

[@ExBlanc]

I don´t know but, this actually sound harder on paper but makes sense why it gives pretty good results too. I mean it doesn´t bad at all and could deal with it. Except for the extra day of school on saturdays, that´s a crime.

[@animeguy2692]

100% true this is why I love Japan🇯🇵

[@dashingdreww1185]

April to March , that’s brutal

[@Gamer-bq8so]

Homework during break? Well that sucks

[@miasep1728]

They do not advance if their grades are terrible or skipped school frequently. I know this based on my experience and some of my classmates didn’t get to advance.

[@matthew_natividad]

Important people have different hair style/color

[@JustEl-e]

I want to go to a Japanese school but I’d be the chill, sleep in class, not really sporty one😂✌🏼💖

[@kyuven]

"Beginning with junior high..." Nah, even sooner. The elementary school near my apartment has a uniform. Also it's more like summer break is 1/3 as long as it is in the states. They basically just get august off. For reference, imagine if summer school in american schools was mandatory. That's how long the school year is.

[@Sosalee]

Still didn’t start school yet

[@happigalaxy7086]

Thx I moving to Japan for 3 years

[@ajnabi0880]

VERY NICE MAN GREETINGS FROM GERMANY

[@niaahmed8918]

I didn't understand a Japanese school year start in April and end in next year march but what if u want to join in high school the second 2 class which month will u join

[@mertensduplooy8870]

South African schools are also very strict when it comes to appearance.

[@cgbreeki849]

Man, honestly I think Japan crosses the line between discipline and absolute exaustion.

[@orcatwar9810]

to add to #1 1st day of school is April 1 and the last day of school is the last day of march so you end school then sleep and wake up for a new year of school i feel bad for them

[@jacara1981]

Uniforms can very between schools, also some have Warm and Cold weather uniforms.

[@stewekookgaming5651]

Already know about #1 after years of the Persona series.

[@kristimarch1777]

I live in Japan and I’m a junior high school student, whenever my volleyball bukatu teacher gets mad he yells at us and reminds us it isn’t a club -_-

[@mccuish]

I like the idea of student janitors. I honestly think that all schools should use that idea.

[@adnanasif9538]

Yeah imagine yourself cleaning a toilet with diarrhea stains all over the wall.

[@thy_struggling_onyx9293]

Who even shits in restrooms of a public bathroom?

[@mccuish]

I've worked as a custodian before, so I've seen some nasty shit

[@trashgrem6194]

I actually used to go to a school where we had to clean our entire school up. Then again, there was only 10 students usually there a day.

[@atsukorichards1675]

There are at least one janitor per school. They fix the things and maintain the buildings, clean the rest of rooms that the students don't (teacher's and principals room, etc), and do the same works as the other countries' janitors do. And please don't call them the student janitors. They just clean where they use including the student bathrooms.

[@kjones9842]

Too bad having a battle with your teacher to save the world at the end of the school year isn't on the list lol

[@James-gj8rn]

Do a Top 10 iconic J-Pop Songs (just like you did for K-Pop a while back) and put Kyary Pamyu Pamyu at the top with PonPonPon 😊

[@Kesyabasturd]

I like the idea of students and teachers cleaning the school.

[@flyflip87]

I knew the no janitor thing was gonna be here

[@rolonegative3334]

Is it true that the students stay in the same group until junior high? I.e. class 1A are the same kids from kindergarten to 9th grade.

[@adolfopena7358]

I'm assuming it's a living hell from what their shows and movies have shown me.

[@ravindrakummar5952]

Our school also begins from April and end in march and I’m not ever from Japan

[@badmoodism]

That kid look like kana hashimoto lol..😂😂😂

[@xalice007]

Starts in April and ends in March?!?! That's no break 🫣

[@videakias3000]

if you are in middle school or high school you probably have someone with super powers somewhere in your school. it is not as common in elementary schools.they usually sit next to the windows.

[@hanaeseki9686]

and in primary schools, we all have a specific type of backpacks. its called "Randoseru" search it up on google

[@taimurnawaz5234]

Another one here which is the worst *School on Saturday*

[@samirah278]

Wait what. People repeat grades? We don't do that in the UK either

[@TrueBlueProd]

Having attended high school in Japan, this is all accurate

[@mrnukes797]

Was it fun?

[@AnimaMandala]

I was expecting a mention of cram schools somewhere on this list.

[@noraam-2805]

every school around the world should have the janitor rule lol

[@donniesdarkhoe6143]

I actually like the dress codes

[@samiel992]

Very similar to the Caribbean

[@ohhmypreciousss]

They also teach them how to plant veggies eventually for them to cook.

[@seankaneshiro2032]

I'm not too sure if the hairstyle restriction is thing

[@geekyein276]

Oh it’s real

[@seankaneshiro2032]

@@geekyein276 sorry I meant that I'm not sure if it's for every school. I can't recall my friends who live there telling me anything about it

[@lurkzie]

I learned everything i need to know about japanese schools from watching kill la kill

[@jlion2439]

What about weekends?

[@shellyknowsall]

I really like how the schools function there ☺ I wish we had schools like that here in the U.S.

[@lemnlime66]

Don't they have a 6 day school week too? I remember being surprised by that when I played Persona