| Sports days are held at all kindergartens, elementary schools. junior high schools and high schools throughout Japan. They are usually held in September or October and all follow a similar pattern. There are a few individual running races but most of the day is spent taking part in various group orientated competitions. | ||||||||
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| The day starts with an opening ceremony. The students march in formation and stand in their groupings (usually according to which part of town they live in). |
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