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 ...

The two countries' problems have resulted in an ironic twist: The United States, land of free expression and individuality, is embracing school uniforms, while Japan, famous for rigid conformity ...

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.

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.' ...

KIMITSU, Chiba -- Inbound tourists dressed in traditional Japanese uniforms experienced nostalgic school life in Japan during a unique one-day program at a former school building here ...