Japanese School Charges Tourists RM874 To Live Out Their Anime-Inspired High School Dreams
The one-day programme aims to combine cultural immersion with tourism.
By Sukhbir Cheema — 11 Dec 2024, 04:00 PM
If you've ever dreamt of experiencing Japanese high school life, now’s your chance
A unique programme in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, lets foreign tourists become "one-day students", offering a taste of the iconic school culture depicted in beloved anime and manga.
The experience, aptly named "Your High School", costs 30,000 yen (RM874) and allows visitors of any age to don sailor uniforms or suits, attend classes, and participate in quintessential school activities.
According to the Japanese daily Manichi, the programme is conducted in English and organised by Undokaiya, a company dedicated to combining cultural immersion with tourism.
Visitors start the day by suiting up and attending an opening ceremony, just like real students
From calligraphy lessons to emergency disaster drills, the schedule is packed with authentic touches.
Guests can even try traditional kimonos, wield a katana in samurai training, or join a gym class where rowdy "rebellious students" might cause playful disruptions.
Teachers at this unconventional school come with fascinating backstories. For instance, one instructor was inspired to teach after turning his life around under the guidance of a mentor, while another draws motivation from the spirited quotes of anime.
The day wraps up with a quintessentially Japanese tradition: classroom cleaning
This activity underscores teamwork, responsibility, and the spirit of collaboration deeply ingrained in Japan's education system.
Participants leave with not just memories but also a symbolic graduation certificate. With the rise of Japanese pop culture globally, this initiative has become a social media sensation, sparking interest from fans around the world.
Whether you’re drawn by nostalgia for Slam Dunk or intrigued by the structure of Japanese school life, this one-day programme offers a fun and immersive way to live out the fantasy.
