Here and There Japan

Little Brother went back to school today after the winter break. His high school is far from our house so he has to get up early. When ...

Children are on their own a lot here. They walk to and from school and after-school activities. If they run into trouble they should call 11...

This year we have a high school graduate in the house! Big Sister is graduating from high school in March! So that means she's getting a...

The last picture taken at Little Brother's elementary school. I had never noticed this. it was near the gym.

These plastic toilet slippers were at the entrance of one of the rest rooms at Little Brother's elementary school. They are for guests ...

Little Brother graduated from 6th grade today. There was a ceremony in the gym at his school. He had to wear a suit. Before the ceremony th...

This is probably the last time Little Brother (now 12) will bring this lunch server's uniform home. The school year ends the 25th of M...

Today was little Brother's music concert at elementary school. For security reasons I can't post any pictures of any of the childre...

Big Sister is in high school. This is one of several books that she has to read this summer. Japanese students at every level have summer h...

This is the swimming pool at Little Brother's elementary school. There is no shade. Students are not allowed to wear sunscreen in the p...

Little Brother had pool today at school. He carries his swimsuit, cap, sandals and towel robe in this bag. Boys change clothes in one class...

There were teacher and parent meetings at Little Brother's school this week. I took this picture of their potato plants. They are measu...

Little Brother has been taking a water bottle to school since Monday. He prefers one that has a cup. He also prefers to take mugicha or bar...

When the toddlers at this daycare center go for a walk, they stand in these. They all wear hats. Here's another one.

Big Sister brought home this apple juice carton. In it is her tenth grade science project. There are two silk worms among some leaves in t...

This is a sprinkler that is used when the school playground is too dry and dusty. There is a gutter behind it. See the metal grate over it?...

Today was Sports Day at Little Brother's school. The official Sports Day is in October, but some schools have it in May. This is the fi...

Any idea what this was for? These students are waiting to start their dance. Every year, each grade performs a dance. Except sixth grade. ...

Little Brother had to take a urine sample to school today. There are directions on the envelop. The little bottle is put in the envelop and...

Handkerchiefs are needed at school because there are no paper towels in the restrooms. (Some public rest rooms now have paper towels.) The ...