Japanese School Experience
in Kanazawa

What Makes Japanese School Life Unique?

Japanese schools are known not only for academic education but also for teaching responsibility, cooperation, and respect for the community. Daily routines such as serving school lunch and cleaning classrooms give students opportunities to work together and take responsibility for shared spaces.

These traditions can offer visitors a fascinating perspective on Japanese society. Through this experience, you can discover how values such as teamwork, courtesy, independence, and consideration for others are introduced through everyday school life. Rather than simply learning about Japanese education, this program allows you to experience some of these traditions firsthand.

Who Is This Experience For?

This Japanese school experience is recommended for:

• Families traveling in Japan with children

• Travelers interested in Japanese culture and everyday life

• Fans of Japanese anime and manga who are curious about real school life in Japan

• Educational and student groups

• Teachers and travelers interested in Japanese education

• Groups looking for a unique cultural experience in Kanazawa

No previous knowledge of Japanese language or calligraphy is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can tourists experience Japanese school life in Japan?

  • Yes. This program in Kanazawa allows international visitors to experience activities inspired by everyday Japanese school life, including a school tour, calligraphy lesson, Japanese school lunch, and classroom cleaning.

• Is this an actual Japanese school?

  • The experience takes place at the Kanazawa Mirai no Machi Creation Center, a renovated former elementary school in Kanazawa. The building retains the atmosphere and character of a Japanese school while now serving as a community and creative facility.

• What is a Japanese school lunch?

  • Japanese school lunch is called kyushoku. In many elementary and junior high schools, students eat a nutritionally balanced meal together in their classroom and often help serve the food to their classmates. During this experience, you can discover this important part of Japanese school culture firsthand.

• Why do Japanese students clean their classrooms?

  • Cleaning, known as soji, is part of everyday life at many Japanese schools. Students help clean classrooms and shared spaces, encouraging responsibility, cooperation, and respect for their environment.

• What will I do during the Japanese school experience?

  • You will explore the school, take part in a Japanese calligraphy lesson, experience a Japanese-style school lunch, and learn about classroom cleaning and other aspects of Japanese school culture.

• Is the experience suitable for children?

  • Yes. The program is particularly suitable for families who want their children to experience Japanese culture in an interactive way. Children aged 4–11 receive a reduced rate, and children aged 0–3 can participate free of charge.

• Do I need to speak Japanese?

  • No. The experience is available in English, Japanese, and French.

• Can school groups or educational groups participate?

  • Yes. The program can accommodate groups of up to 30 participants and is suitable for educational travel, student groups, and cultural exchange programs.