Randoseru, the traditional Japanese school bag, dates back to the Meiji era and symbolizes discipline and educational growth.For Japanese kids, the randoseru is more than just a bag—it’s a ...

School uniform began to appear in the 1980s, he says, when it was introduced in some urban areas to tackle the problem of "kids shooting each other over designer sneakers". But it only really took off ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between June 7 and ...

A study from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. suggests that school uniform policies could serve as a barrier to children getting daily physical activity. Doctors weighed in.

A new survey asked Japanese kids in elementary school and junior high about what they think are the oddest rules at school.

13 rules school kids in Japan follow ... Students wear clean and tidy uniforms to school. Getty Images. Students are not allowed to have makeup, jewelry, tattoo, or piercing .

Do school uniforms help kids learn? The short answer is no, but there are some benefits, according to public health lecturer Johanna Reidy. Dr Reidy has studied the impact school uniforms have on ...

MINAMISATSUMA, Kagoshima -- Unisex uniforms introduced in a municipal school here this year have proven popular among students for their wearer-friendly and gender-diversity purposes. The Kinpo ...

Target has some impressive deals right now including kids tees starting at $4, kids' leggings starting at $5, kids' school uniforms for 40% off, school supplies starting at $0.25, women's graphic ...

At a repurposed school about 60 km southeast of Tokyo, participants pay about ¥35,000 ($245) to dress in classic Japanese school uniforms and attend calligraphy and other lessons.

Whether it’s primary or secondary school, kit your kids with our cheap round-up of the school uniform shops online, including M&S, Sainsbury’s, Asda and more.