Japanese schools & education system

When does Japanese school year begin and end?

Starts in April and ends in March

What is 6-3-3 education of Japan?

They have 6 years of elementary school, 3 years of middle school and 3 years of high school

What is the compulsory eduction age in Japan?

End of middle school

How do you call "uniform" in Japan?

Seifuku

What is the name of the leather backpack typically carried by the elementary school students in Japan?

ランドセル

Is the kindergarten part of the elementary school in Japan?

No

How do you call "school lunch" in Japanese?

きゅうしょく

What is the cram school in Japan called?

じゅく

What is the name of "taking the entrance exam" culture called?

じゅけん

How do you call a sports festival typically held in the fall at schools?

うんどうかい or たいいくさい

How do you call "club activities" at school?

ぶかつ

How do you call the indoor shoes at school?

うわばき