Japan's schoolgirl uniform has now reached such a globally iconic status that earlier this year the government tried harnessing its powers through "Kawaii Diplomacy." "Every Western documentary ...

So what does a "kawaii" ambassador do? “My duties include introducing Japanese fashion, in my case, by starting off with school uniforms,” Fujioka explains. “By doing so, I will spread the message to ...

"They're cute and easy to coordinate." Once seen as a symbol of conformity and oppression, the school uniform has over the past two years become ultrachic among young Japanese girls. Many are ...

JK uniform is inspired by actual Japanese school uniforms ... they had their own names embroidered on student shirts. That is cute and beautiful and does not cause any damage," said Atthaphon ...

Instead of Hello Kitty or Pompompurin, the Japanese branch of ... and Hachiware as bonafide McDonald's employees with cute black-and-white uniforms. Additionally, some also function as nifty ...

From an early age, Japanese ... as school uniforms. As Samuels explains, "Everybody gets the same lunch. There are kids that are traumatized because their lunches are not as cute as their neighbors.' ...

Traditional Japanese school uniforms show the influence of old European military uniforms. In this style, boys typically wear black or navy blue pants and jackets with stand-up collars.

TOKYO-- A Tokyo public school has adopted Giorgio ... The Armani uniform, to be launched in April, is recommended but not compulsory. In Japan, where a sense of belonging and conformity are ...