A Child of Japan

What time does school start, and what time do you go home?:

School starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

It only takes 30 minutes to walk to school.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

I eat lunch with my friends in the classroom. We move our desks together and make a larger table to eat on. I love bread. (Japan has a variety of bread options. Many of which are more similar to sweets and pastries.)

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

At school, we speak in Japanese. I can speak with the ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in English sometimes, also. “Hello” in Japanese is konnichiwa (koh-knee-chi-wa).

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Yuuka and Haruka are popular names at my school.

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

We study Chinese, Korean, English, mathematics, Japanese history, world history, Japanese, physical education, biology, chemistry, comprehension and information. I take an English class, which is my favorite.

What is your homework like?:

We get handouts in all of our classes for things that we will learn that day and also handouts for what we need to prepare for the next day of class.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

I participate in club activities. My favorite is the badminton club!

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