In France, most people go to primary school for three years, secondary school for five years, junior high-school for four years, and high-school for three years, before going to University for some of them. In Japan, most people go to primary school for six years, middle school for three years, high school for three years, and university. And, before enrolling middle school, high school, and university we have big exams. For these tests most students go to a preparing school for one or two years before the tests. It is super strict!
In France, most schools do not have uniforms but in Japan on the contrary in most school, you have to wear a uniform.
In France for lunch, most students eat at the canteen or at home but, in Japan most students bring a lunch box (bento) from home.
In my French high-school, many girls wear make up and accessories but, in Japan teachers would never allow them.
In middle school and high school, club activities are very important in Japan. There are many club activities. For example, tennis, volleyball, basketball, fencing, orchestra, tea ceremony, and many other clubs too. And most clubs are very strict since you have to practice everyday after school, on Saturdays, Sundays, and even during the holidays.
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By Yume, 1ES2