Course Abstract

It is specific in Japan that the entrance ceremony is held in April, while such ceremonies are often held in September in many countries. Typically, the picture of a school with cherry blossom or a signboard saying “入学式” (meaning an entrance ceremony) represents spring, the season of meeting new people.

Materials for Reference

• Preparing to Enter a Japanese Elementary School

  https://savvytokyo.com/preparing-to-enter-a-japanese-elementary-school/

• In With the New: The Seasonal Tradition of Entrance Ceremonies

  https://www.nippon.com/en/nipponblog/m00021/in-with-the-new-the-seasonal-tradition-of-entrance-ceremonies.html

• Your guide to japanese kindergarten and elementary schools attire for entrance ceremony

  https://www.bunkalabo.com/your-guide-to-japanese-kindergarten-and-elementary-schools-attire-for-entrance-ceremony/