Japanese Kindergarten Graduation

Highlights from the 2007 graduation ceremony at Udo kindergarten in Shizuoka City, Japan. This particular kindergarten is very old fashioned and adheres to some interesting Japanese traditions. For example the children are encouraged to go barefoot at school and wear traditional geta wooden clogs every day in or out of school. Also, in accordance with an old Japanese believe that outdoor exposure will make children strong and healthy, this school therefore operates with all of its doors and windows open every day of the year, even in the heart of winter. This school's uniform is very distinct and in our community it is a common sight to spot kids from Udo kindergarten running about in the dead of winter wearing just a light shirt, short pants and clomping along on their wooden shoes. The belief about cold air and healthy kids seems to hold water in this regard as the kids from Udo kindergarten appear perennially healthy and happy.

In the video the camera gets a bit wiggly when our daughter Emily receives her certificate as I had to get up and bow. You will also see other parents standing and bowing as their child goes to the podium. My wife Yumiko makes a rare video appearance as she is the woman handing the gifts (bundles of pencils) to the kids.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• japan
• kindergarten
• udo
• kids
• tokaido
• softypapa

[edenthestar98]

that girl in the end was amazing!!! i am a commander in my school but i get the goose bumps everytime i go up on the school stage. im just afraid that i will do something wrong while singin the national anthem and saying the pledge

[softypapa]

Hello edenthestar98, Thank you for watching and commenting and good luck with your own performances. Your concern over the quality of your singing will likely ensure that you do a great job! Have a happy holiday and a great new year! -Kurt :-)

[Fiddlesticks311]

How old are the children when they graduate from kindergarden

[softypapa]

Hello Fiddlesticks311, Japanese children usually start kindergarten around age 3 and finish three years later around age 6. I hope that this helps. -Kurt

[anit0523]

Aww. When that one kid whent Arigato! it was so cute :3 Did they learn the geeting song too?

(Sensei, Ohayoo,

Minasan Ohayoo,

Kyoo mo tanoshiku benkyoo shimashoo)

etc

[softypapa]

Hello anit0523, Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes, the kids do learn a version of that song which they sing in class at the start of each school day. Very cute indeed! Thanks again! -Kurt :-)

[Taeyang101]

Has anyone noticed that all older japanese men look REALLY serious!

[yourgishmorgi]

Oh my goodness!! That is SO kawaii!! ^^

[Elricfan13]

It doesn't matter what country you're in, you can always tell the bad ones from the good ones!

[aPhewtUnes]

I am interested in understanding the song. Could someone please translate it?



[lungerboy1]

whats a the kid saying? 4:56

[mflolovesme]

no applause???? wahhh????

[yosiiize]

kawaii!!!

自分の子でもないのに、こんな立派に育った子供たちを見てたら

親心で泣けてくるわ。。。

１年生になっても頑張ってね。

[snipehappy72]

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[animefreak1467]

awww!

this is...wow almost kinda scary..

p.s.

ne one else notice all the coughing?!

[PinkGloom]

Love how the woman is singing and the men are all so stone faced :)

[Zdudeisme]

Haha, Even the kindergarten graduation's in Japan are freaking weird..

Awesome.

[Zdudeisme]

I was half expecting a brutal fight with paper machet katanas and Cardboard Shogun armor.