Sports

In japan sports I would say are a big thing especially in the schools. Schools believe in balancing knowledge and exercise. Meaning if student are all work and no play they won't be able to move forward in their studies with the energy to learn. Thus almost every school in Japan encourage (makes) their students join a club.

Also in Japan they have sports day which is a huge event. Students from all around the city come together to compete against each other. Students prepare for weeks and maybe even months. It's really like watching the super bowl but only better!

Clubs take up a huge part of the students time. My little sisters come home around 6 or 7 and some times even later. But clubs give the students a chance to interact with people outside of the class and get to experience what it's like to be a and/ 先輩or こうはい.  The relationship between these two are very strong not only playing their sports but also in school. Clubs or sports provide many things besides a way to stay healthy and fit but also learning experiences.