June 7, 2010

Yikes the first day of school. I didn't know what to expect, but I know schools in Japan had strict expectations. I was kind of intimidated. I got all dressed up in my school uniform, and had my home made bento in hand. I attended Chubuu Agricultural High School. Takase was in the 12th grade and was 18 years old. My first impression of her school was that it was really historic looking but had a beautiful campus.

(Picture Above=Me & Takase ready for school)
It was an experience having to take off my schools when going into the hallways. I was greeted by Takase's friends. They were all so friendly and welcoming. When the first bell rang it was so different from the American school bell. It was almost like a song tune that lasted 30 seconds. When the teacher walked into the class room the students were so obedient. One student called all of the students to attention and all of them stood up in uniform to bow to the sensei. Many of teachers didn't notice me, I blended into the classroom.(Picture Right=Eisa Students & I)

On every Monday each student gets a uniform check. Their skirt must be knee length, no jewelry, nail polish or make up. I thought it was really interesting that if a student it caught at night past curfew (11pm) then the police would call the homeroom teacher first, and the homeroom teacher would discipline the student.
(Picture Left=Me getting uniform Check)