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Foreign Tourists Experience Authentic Japanese Student Life in Unique Program

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Foreign Tourists Experience Authentic Japanese Student Life in Unique Program

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  • Eight international tourists from the US and Saudi Arabia participated in a cultural program at a repurposed junior high school in Kimitsu, Chiba.
  • The program, called Kimi no Koko, allows participants to experience Japanese school life, including cleaning classrooms, sports activities, and traditional calligraphy.
  • While recognizing criticisms of the Japanese education system, the operator highlights its role in fostering social skills and cooperation.
  • Recent participants expressed appreciation for the emphasis on responsibility and self-accountability in the school culture compared to their backgrounds.
  • This initiative is part of a larger trend in Japan, where many abandoned schools are being repurposed for community activities and programs.

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