Education | Jun 30

20 Japanese school rules you won’t believe actually exist

There are few places in the world that get quite as much curiosity pointed at their ways of doing things than Japan.

This is a country which has some unique and fascinating traditions and a strong sense of cultural history. So it makes sense that the schools in Japan are going to have a few rules that are slightly different from other countries.

From the use of an ancient samurai weapon in the classroom, to a rather surprising habit of poking their fingers in peoples’ bottoms, here are 20 Japanese School Rules You Won’t Believe Actually Exist.


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