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.
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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