Growing Up In Japan By William Duiker

Many different challenging regulations and restrictions have shaped schools in Japan. "Growing Up in Japan" in The Contemporary World History textbook by William J. Duiker and "The Emergence of Trendsetters for Fashions and Fads: Kogaru in 1990s Japan" by Tadashi Suzuki and Joel Best shed light on the experiences of Japanese youth during the 1990s.

"Growing Up in Japan" shows how Japanese schoolchildren are expected to abide by the rules outlined in the country's school regulations. These strict regulations and rules are essential for maintaining discipline and order among Japanese schoolchildren. They believe that these strict instructions, such as after school, students must go directly home unless otherwise instructed by a parent who must provide a written note (Duiker 238), Japanese are essential for maintaining a strong school system. This document is intended to bring the potential severity of the regulations to the attention of Japanese students, parents, and even teachers. It

The text implies a conflict between traditional values and modernity. The emphasis on uniformity and discipline reflects a desire to maintain order and deference to authority, which may be viewed as traditional values. However, the focus on adhering to regulations and maintaining a uniform appearance reflects contemporary concepts of efficiency and standardization. In addition, the document demonstrates a degree of nationalism by emphasizing the significance of positively representing the school. This is evident in regulation 12, which states, "Before and after school, no matter where you are, you represent our school, so you should behave in ways we can all be proud of" (Duiker 238). This emphasis on school representation suggests a desire to instill a sense of national pride and responsibility in