A Day in the Life of a Japanese Elementary Student Why Kids Clean Their Own Schools

What if your school had no janitors... and students were in charge of cleaning the classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways?

In Japan, that’s just part of a typical school day. From walking to school in small groups, to bowing to their teachers, serving each other lunch, and scrubbing the floors — Japanese students learn more than academics.

In this video, we walk you through a full day in the life of a Japanese elementary school student and explore how the education system in Japan teaches values like respect, responsibility, and group harmony.