Japanese Students Clean Classrooms To Learn Life Skills

In some parts of Japan, students spend about 20 minutes a day cleaning up their classrooms. AJ+ dropped by a second-grade class at Azabu Elementary School in Tokyo to find out why. From video journalists Irene Herrera and Naotomo Umewaka.

[fuckYcouch]

wish my "adult" roommates would clean up after themselves too

[EduTravelling]

So this the answer why Japan soooo Clean!

[Artbug]

We should *really* do this in the US... but parents would throw a fit; *pissed* that their children were being forced into "slave labor" and that their child was "too good for this janitor work" and if their grades were slipping of course the first thing they'd blame is this silly "cleaning up" program that is clearly taking away from study time... The power that parents have over the school has gotten out of control -_-

[lahoene]

Japan was able to accept the industrial revolution earliest in Asia. Because Japan boasted a high literacy rate for several hundred years. It was ahead of the European countries. Children were taught to read, write, and calculate in Japan. 150 years ago, Japanese were able to translate, publish and read Western civilization. Another tradition in Japan is "cleanliness". Cleaning up in front of the house every morning was to not cause discomfort to others. Japanese education has a tradition of "We beautifully cleanse our classroom to make our hearts beautiful".

[miyu]

I am Japanese, cleaning with classmates at school was a fun time 🤗

[marianaortiz]

We need this in Mexico and USA all over the world. Start teaching good cleaning habits and discipline. It's never to early to start.

[pt]

an excellent way to get students to understand how their actions affect the community. we should adopt this policy in our schools

[defencebangladesh]

During my Primary & High School Life
we used to clean our own class room too.
Greetings From Bangladesh
🇧🇩🇯🇵

[sunrice]

I worked in Japan for more than 5 yrs, I must say that, JAPANESE ARE VERY CONSIDERATE TO OTHER PEOPLE.

[Madpett]

Manners in socializing, working together in cleanliness and serving others need to be taught from childhood

[yumiko]

Cleaning your environment is no difference from cleaning and clearing your mind.

[ZCorradoVRZ]

Everyone should do this! Good job Japan.

[DaSpooge]

Further evidence that Japan is simply a superior society.

[karaborn]

Imagine what would happen again if American schools tried this

[cacjad]

I love this. From a YOUNG age they understand just because something is a public space, it is still their responsibility to look after it. Teaches real PRIDE in their community

[jakeself]

Approaching work with enthusiasm, coming together to serve the common good, being mindful of the basics, and taking pride in how well they're covered are all refreshing qualities.

[MA-gnnl]

Through osouji after school, these kids are learning important life skills and teamwork/working with others, all while having fun

[tentaikitsune_fc]

why cant schools in america be like this

[jewelrybag]

This is great! I wish all schools did this. Discipline makes dreams come true.

[jomontanee]

My country Thailand, we clean the classroom too, everyday. We take turns cleaning the floor, the backboard and students' table. And we don't wear shoes in the classroom, the classrooms are where students need to respect therefore we wax our floor also. The shiniest and cleanliest class will be rewarded. *So I don't get it why American students do not need to clean the classroom.*