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Originally Posted by Saradus
I don't wish I was Japanese per se. But I do wish I'd experienced the Japanese high school life, the atmosphere there seems entirely different to a western classroom. That said, I would prefer to have memories of both Japanese high school life and western high school life. Best of both worlds then 
I don't think I envy the average middle-aged working class Japanese businessman though  |
Having taught in a Japanese high school, I don't know that to necessarily be a good idea. I have been in a handful of high schools, and the buildings tend to be ominous concrete blocks. There is no heat or cooling, so students huddle around gas heaters in winter and fan themselves in the humid summer heat. Most classes are taught lecture style, so its a lot of sitting in the same homeroom and listening to a teacher talk.
For many students high school is a positive experience, but it is easy for a shy or introverted student to be completely ignored and not speak or be spoken to for the entire day.
It really is no wonder to me why so many scary stories are set in high schools.
I know someone will come back with how I am wrong, but I just want to give a perspective that Japanese high school is not all preparing for culture day and going on onsen field trips.