{"id":13817,"date":"2024-07-03T18:01:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T21:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animangeek.com\/japao-elimina-trajes-de-banho-escolares-populares\/"},"modified":"2024-07-03T18:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T21:01:12","slug":"japao-elimina-trajes-de-banho-escolares-populares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animangeek.com\/en\/japao-elimina-trajes-de-banho-escolares-populares\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan bans popular school swimsuits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In Japan, more and more schools are choosing to implement \u201cgender-neutral\u201d swimwear in their swimming lessons, in an effort to reduce resistance to wearing swimsuits and encourage greater participation among students.<\/strong> The move, which follows a trend of allowing students to choose their school uniforms regardless of gender, was adopted by Musashino Municipal Middle School Number Five in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

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Starting this school year, the school introduced shared swimwear options for both genders, allowing students to choose from different styles including long-sleeved tops and shorts. The goal is to address students\u2019 concerns about body exposure and provide a comfortable and adaptable option for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Physical education teacher Naoki Abe (\u963f\u90e8\u76f4\u6a39), 47, explained that the initiative came about as a result of a search for more inclusive options, especially after noticing an increase in the number of students who prefer to wear pants instead of skirts in their school uniforms. Abe commented: \u201cSome students have expressed concerns about traditional swimwear due to body exposure or difficulty choosing based on gender. We hope that by expanding the options, more students will actively participate in class.<\/strong><\/em>\u00bb.<\/p>\n

The design for the new swimsuits, known as \u201ccommon separates,\u201d was developed by the company Footmark in response to inquiries from stores about students with gender-related concerns. These suits are designed to minimize visible physical differences, with a looser fit in areas such as the chest and waist, and are made with greater coverage and water-resistant fabric for added comfort.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The uptake of these swimsuits has been remarkable, with adoption expected to increase to more than 400 schools by fiscal year 2024, predominantly in urban areas such as Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Genki Kimura (\u6728\u6751\u5143\u6c17), 46, a sales manager at Footmark, noted that many students, including boys, responded positively to the new options, which contributed to more active participation in swimming lessons.<\/strong><\/p>\n