Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are school rules in Japan so strict? Topics Discussed Experiences working at and attending Japanese schools A selection of “weird” school rules (kōsoku) from across Japan The history behind why school rules became strict in Japan The case of a female high school student who filed a lawsuit …

It’s only a matter of time before a black market emerges for “classic” female train station employee uniforms. Whereas the general trend for companies in Western countries has been to move away from the practice of having female workers dress in uniforms with traditionally feminine features such as skirts and high heels, in Japan many companies have yet to embrace …