Day in the Life of a Japanese Elementary School w/ Only 8 Students

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  • A day in life of a Japanese Elementary School with only 8 students and 11 teachers. This is a typical day for a Japanese family with 3 kids all in Japanese grade school. We start from early in the morning when they wake up and follow them through their elementary school morning routine, their daily school studies, school lunch meal, after school activities and finally coming home and having dinner with their family. The kids attend Kojin Shogakko, a typical Japanese public school but the main difference is that there are only 8 students at the school between grades 1-6. There are many interesting facets about the Japanes students daily life at school including their Japanese school lunchtime “Kyushoku” which isn’t just a break to fill stomachs, but it’s considered a form of food education. By consuming nutritious meals, students learn about healthy eating habits which helps carry over into their home life. What’s even better, is that cost on average 224 yen about $1.50 per meal, which means that even students coming from families with a tight budget are guaranteed at least 1 healthy meal each and every day. I hope you enjoy the typical day of these Japanese students.
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      @Isaac-qe2in 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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  • @tulsaperson
    @tulsaperson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5469

    Mad respect to that principal/soccer coach. Really seems like a solid guy

    • @22martinez1
      @22martinez1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

      Japan as well as other countries need more people like the school staff or the faculty they're very good at their jobs and they care about children.

    • @aliali-ce3yf
      @aliali-ce3yf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      very solid, but it'll improve with exercise !

    • @tully6648
      @tully6648 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      Always so encouraging to the kids, wants the teachers to be happy... He definitely seems like he's doing his best and is a good guy.

    • @kamui5579
      @kamui5579 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

      Principal creating core memories for these kids mad respect

    • @syts77
      @syts77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Football

  • @inpoppunkwetrust
    @inpoppunkwetrust 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1964

    As sad as it is to see the effects of depopulation in rural Japan, I can't help but think about the amount of love, patience and attention these students are afforded by their teachers. I think they're going to have phenomenal bases to move on in their educational careers because of the time they were afforded with their instructors.

    • @craigman7262
      @craigman7262 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

      I wish I grew up in an area like this.

    • @smzig
      @smzig 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

      Yep, these kids will have an amazing primary education specially catered to them.

    • @IveyleaguemmaTV
      @IveyleaguemmaTV หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @JimiReader
      @JimiReader 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, that's a problem. 😥

    • @user-gs7ry5gy8k
      @user-gs7ry5gy8k 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ???

  • @xochitljaramillo2511
    @xochitljaramillo2511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +894

    Why is the principal the best part of this episode? He’s so caring and sweet. I hope he gets his wish for more students. He really cares so much about creating great students and well rounded people

  • @Jusdepommerose
    @Jusdepommerose 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +458

    The principal seems so funny and kind ! Infact all the teachers look friendly. These kids are very lucky to learn from them!

  • @jirob6870
    @jirob6870 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3686

    By far, this is the untypical but coolest a day of a life video. I hope this video would boost the number of the students in this school.

    • @sar983
      @sar983 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    • @BenRover2961
      @BenRover2961 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pedampoursharif7532
      all this problems because USA keep doing and funding wars for the sake of "democracy", and with them comes the dollar which in turn higher inflations for any offshoring companies along with imports/exports.
      That's why countries are now starting to abandon the dollar because USA is so dumb that "just printing money and stopping china" is the only solution, not improving their own economy.

    • @syifazavier2472
      @syifazavier2472 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I hope so too❤

    • @BlueCoolOla
      @BlueCoolOla 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's not how this works, schools aren't "businesses" that just need advertising - there's only 8 students because THERE ARE NO OTHER CHILDREN IN THE AREA. A TH-cam video isn't suddenly going to boost birth rates.

    • @22martinez1
      @22martinez1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@lightskitty I'm sorry of what your grandmother has gone through and I guess it depends on the parents of how many kids they want or what makes them happy and stable and every family is different.

  • @geraldsnyder6482
    @geraldsnyder6482 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2366

    The Japanese culture is so focused on respect even saying thank you after safely crossing the street.

    • @Saavik256
      @Saavik256 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

      I am yugoslavian, generation 1985, it was ingrained to me to always wave and slightly bow to drivers who stop at pedestrian crossings, although the level is definitely different in Japan :)

    • @FortniteBlaster2
      @FortniteBlaster2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      One of the many benefits of homogeneity

    • @Gilvids
      @Gilvids 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In contrast the american culture is focus in flaunting one's ego and stepping over others to reach the top!

    • @orgasmatron-xxx
      @orgasmatron-xxx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Saavik256 I'm from Japan, but currently living in California. I don't notice it myself, but people at work always tell me that I bow when i'm talking to customers on the phone. I guess it's true when they say "old habits die hard" 😅

    • @spencers4121
      @spencers4121 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Kid of the 80's, it was yes / no sir / ma'am to everyone. You had to hold the fork / knife proper. No elbows on table etc, I still remember being stabbed in the arm with a fork.
      I'm 47 I have to catch myself, saying ma'am and sir to teenagers out in the world. I put my elbows on the table, because I'm lazy and it feels comfortable.
      However seeing people not hold a table utensil correctly, makes me twitch and think bad thoughts. No joke seeing someone ham fist food into their mouth, drives me up a wall.

  • @trishweber9695
    @trishweber9695 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +193

    I loved the focus on being physical throughout the day and not just at recess the kids had purpose for being active and different sorts of physical activities so they didn't get bored. I also really appreciated the principal and his willingness to be right along side the kids doing what they were doing for chores great mentorship. The priority of cleanliness was refreshing.

    • @ari_a2764
      @ari_a2764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Also the school is very well equipped even this small school has everything required and was modern

    • @wazjoony
      @wazjoony 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Couldn't agree more, well said :)

  • @AliKhan-gc1bv
    @AliKhan-gc1bv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    I hope and pray this school never shuts down and the number of students keeps increasing. Such beautiful and wonderful people running this school!!!

  • @kylehawkins7959
    @kylehawkins7959 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1260

    I loved the confused look the dog kept giving Paolo from the couch at the end when he was finishing up. 🤨

    • @LordAurix
      @LordAurix 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

      Friggin' RIGHT? And at the end, the way he just STARED.
      Like he was thinking "Who. Is this human. In my house."

    • @ItsMillennium
      @ItsMillennium 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      I was hoping someone else caught that 🤣🤣🤣

    • @borka6937
      @borka6937 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The catat the end was like who dis hooman ?

    • @reymarm.3
      @reymarm.3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Came in the comment section because of this hahaha. Maybe he's thinking why the guest keep talking with himself and not eating with the family.

    • @VinceFinemMusic
      @VinceFinemMusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      1:44 how about when it straight up pees on the wall?

  • @limitedmobro7708
    @limitedmobro7708 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1099

    Although it's kinda sad to see the realities of depopulation in rural Japan, having only 8 students do have its own upsides. I'm sure those children are going to have long-lasting memories from their school days

    • @hypebeastalerts6734
      @hypebeastalerts6734 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if birth rates do not rise , japan will cece to exist

    • @itsgonnabeanaurfromme
      @itsgonnabeanaurfromme 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      The kids have multiple computers with huge screens in class. They're far luckier than african and southeast asian kids who have one dirty blackboard for a class of 50

    • @voidpunk2713
      @voidpunk2713 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      @@itsgonnabeanaurfromme you know what they meant lol

    • @nanajuwarh2037
      @nanajuwarh2037 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting

    • @Dragonfury3000
      @Dragonfury3000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Many rural areas in the world suffer the same fate

  • @angelineting7193
    @angelineting7193 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    I still can't believe this whole school is functioning to this level just for 8 children. And LOL at the dog staring at you at the end!

  • @gideonkfrederick721
    @gideonkfrederick721 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +166

    An eye opening realities on Japanese school in rural areas. Its disheartening to have only 8 students while the teachers are so supportive. Thanks Paolo. Itsumo oen suru yo!

    • @SaminAurin
      @SaminAurin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      what are the steps taken by the Govt. to face such a challenge?

  • @vitanursantono
    @vitanursantono 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +517

    28:22 hahaha the kid just straight up playfully slapped the principal/coach! You can tell that he cherishes his students a lot.

    • @qeqeuna1440
      @qeqeuna1440 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      lol that was unexpectedly funny af

    • @paperblossom8198
      @paperblossom8198 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Ikr the way the kid shrieks "Don't say that" is funny too😂@@qeqeuna1440

    • @pickler_pickler
      @pickler_pickler หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      in previous generations, that would have been unacceptable.

    • @yasumakabe5615
      @yasumakabe5615 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      he felt being embarassed of being defeated by 1st grade students

  • @LillyoftheValleyAZ
    @LillyoftheValleyAZ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +822

    I wish the U.S. had this school program. Kids need physical activity all throughout the day, help clean the school and participate in helping each other. Great video!❤

    • @jonny3801
      @jonny3801 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

      Agreed, our education system is flawed compared to this on so many levels.

    • @itsgonnabeanaurfromme
      @itsgonnabeanaurfromme 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This will never happen. It's not about the school, it's about how kids are raised. Americans will never help and clean their classroom. They're all spoiled, entitled brats.

    • @JasonM-lq7ri
      @JasonM-lq7ri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can find that, but it's rare and both the culture would need a radical change at all levels

    • @NotUrStupidName
      @NotUrStupidName 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Montessori schools are gaining popularity in the US

    • @AJD7233
      @AJD7233 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @DZB19oef yes and that is the problem! They hate themselfs! And project it! So sad.

  • @chrisd7803
    @chrisd7803 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I wish I could hug those teachers. They care so much and take their job seriously. Thinking back at my time at school some teachers just hated kids.

  • @gigispeachroses
    @gigispeachroses 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    as an elementary school teacher myself, this is my fave video of yours so far!! i love getting to know what a school this small is like! where I'm from, those 8 students would get transfered out of here in a second! their district allowing this to happen is amazing and i love to see these kids and the staff thriving!!! they all look so happy :") thank you for this beautiful episode, Paolo!

  • @marilynturcotte5304
    @marilynturcotte5304 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +930

    8 kids in a school!!!! One-on-one with most of them, what a dream!! The teachers were energetic and very encouraging for all the students. The boys were hamming it up for the camera but still took their studies seriously. Maybe you should move to the country for Wolfie's education.

    • @ElectrostatiCrow
      @ElectrostatiCrow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

      Sounds fun until you remember that the teachers will have to look for new jobs once these kids graduate.

    • @musclegame
      @musclegame 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

      ​@@ElectrostatiCrow
      この教師たちは公務員だから別の学校に転勤するだけだよ。
      日本の公務員は不祥事以外では解雇されない。

    • @ElectrostatiCrow
      @ElectrostatiCrow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      OK. That is much better
      ​@@musclegame

    • @ruthrodriguez5173
      @ruthrodriguez5173 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I need that for my grandchildren!! ❤

    • @sotek9622
      @sotek9622 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Come home at 18:00? This is not a dream...

  • @deantan4080
    @deantan4080 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +606

    Bringing professsionals to the school and talking about their lives must be really eye opening for the students. How I wished my school did that. It would really help shape careers at an earlier age.

    • @pomelo9262
      @pomelo9262 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Man, this school does a lot of things I wish my school would've also done! and they say Finnish education is good... 🥲

    • @jokipls
      @jokipls 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I probably would have been a marine biologist if one came to my school to talk to me when I was younger. That's what I always wanted to do as a kid but life got in the way.

    • @itsgonnabeanaurfromme
      @itsgonnabeanaurfromme 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jokiplslife got in the way?

    • @diyentomologist159
      @diyentomologist159 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@jokiplsmy cousin became one however it's a very hard position with few vacancies. She was top of her class and ended up becoming a research tech for a pharmaceutical company. I always wanted to become an entomologist but the cost of schooling and the lack of jobs after schooling deterred me. So I study on my own.

    • @jokipls
      @jokipls 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@diyentomologist159 DIY study seems to be the way to go for those hard to career place fields

  • @araniaria-el6uq
    @araniaria-el6uq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    Waahh the kids seem so lively!! I can feel their enthusiasm, and i became enthusiastic too for some reason😂 I really love japanese elementary school system where their encourage the students to practice good values and introducing them to many things they can pick up when they grow up! And i also love the fact that they are encouraging the kids to dream by inviting the professionals to talk about their dream!

  • @Jadisal
    @Jadisal 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    Normally i don't really comment but i gotta say this video was definetly special and so informative! I hope the school will soon get more students💜

  • @Dude-etiquette
    @Dude-etiquette 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +785

    8 kids and three from one family. What a great story. Thank you sharing

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      For real.

    • @Sequoia4132
      @Sequoia4132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      I've never heard of a school with a bigger staff than actual student body.

    • @Isaac-qe2in
      @Isaac-qe2in 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I like the school principal. I'm surprised that none of the kids said, "I wanna be a school teacher or principal when I grow up."😁

    • @userjoinedyourchannel1
      @userjoinedyourchannel1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      At first I thought it was a video focusing on one class, but no, it's actually the whole student body because there is a lack of students due to the declining birth rate. I was sitting here thinking, 'Wow, that's a great student to teacher ratio, I'm sure these kids are doing well', but it's far more depressing than I thought...

    • @AlexRN
      @AlexRN 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      It’s not a great story when you know this is because of the depressingly low birth rate in Japan. There’s no kids.

  • @CapnxJakE
    @CapnxJakE 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +797

    Wow that must be amazing to just have 8 students to a teacher. I know it'll make a big difference in their lives.

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      For real.

    • @iambinksy
      @iambinksy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      5:19 8 students with 11 teachers. What a waste. That money could be used by offering parents better work life balance.

    • @beo456
      @beo456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      5:35 It's actually 11 teachers to 8 students. :O

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@beo456 8 students in Japanese school building than USA were they're way more than 8 kids.

    • @AutobotSimmer
      @AutobotSimmer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I think people are going to miss how it's stated this is not typical and concerning.

  • @needmoreramsay
    @needmoreramsay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    All joking aside, these educational institutions for kids are exceptional !! What an absolute blessing to have a school system that actually cares for their students and spend extensive time and resources on educating them real life skills asking with academics !!

  • @Jesichuu
    @Jesichuu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This video makes me wish I could become a kid and go to that elementary school. They really seem to care about the students. I wish them the best and how the numbers go up for them!

  • @thehangmansdaughter1120
    @thehangmansdaughter1120 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +425

    I love how the kids bow to thank the drivers for letting them cross the street. We taught our kids to give a little wave to the drivers to let them know it's safe to drive on. Japanese kids are so cute.

    • @matroiden
      @matroiden 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      In America what’s up bro 😊

    • @Photobuffeddy_AGS
      @Photobuffeddy_AGS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Lot nicer then USA Kids ‘ Good parenting ‘ Skills and learning good behavior. Thats what matters ‘ specially if no one Cares about the kids. Kids our the next generation, gos behavior and kindness gos long way .
      I was 90s baby 200s kid ‘ USA Was used to be lot more kind to kids ‘ less Un safe in USA . Now in Cali els we’re war just go to school or go to basic needs such shopping. We need learn from this video:..

    • @dance4ever940
      @dance4ever940 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      seriously.. these kids are sooo well behaved. they help clean the school, clean the tables, so ridiculously responsible for little kids. I wish they could bring some of this to the states...

    • @CyclingMartialartswithMusic
      @CyclingMartialartswithMusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      In America, kids can flip you. At least in blue states. 😂

  • @decline1999
    @decline1999 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +250

    I have to tell you Paolo, Day in a Life series may be one of the best, if not the best in TH-cam.

    • @dmledo9894
      @dmledo9894 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agree 100%

    • @rss_ruby
      @rss_ruby 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agreed!!

    • @Twoseconds001
      @Twoseconds001 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well it is

  • @noemikrkoskova8732
    @noemikrkoskova8732 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I love the sense of community and culture. I hope learning Japanese calligraphy and traditional Japanese instruments in school never goes away.
    It so heartwarming to see the teachers and principal still going above and beyond even though they have only 8 students. Definitely my favorite day in the life video.

  • @yurinfinit
    @yurinfinit 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I feel so proud about human, while watching this video. I feel joy because people around these kids know how important are them in our society, and they keep doing everything for them. An entire school waiting for them, with all teachers and all people who care of them.

  • @moonv3888
    @moonv3888 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +216

    I really adore and appreciate how involved the Principal is. Even though the number of students are small, it was really cool seeing him greet them from morning to the end as their afterschool soccer coach. In the US, I remember ours would sometimes greet us in the mornings, but other than that, we rarely saw the Principal at all. You can really see how comfortable and close the kids are with him. I hope this school only continues to grow from this point on out!

    • @alekto101
      @alekto101 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      true, the way the kid smacked their principal after the principal spilled a little too much info shows that their bond is closer than just being on a teacher-student level.

  • @hansdampf42
    @hansdampf42 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +119

    Wonderful, how it's filmed mostly from a childrens perspective instead of the top down adult view. Small change, big impact.

  • @xochitljaramillo2511
    @xochitljaramillo2511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Paolo pleeeease do a hospital! I’m a healthcare worker and I’m sooo curious to see how the hospitals are like over there. I bet they’re so organized and clean. Please!!!

  • @viveksaha157
    @viveksaha157 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Paolo we request you to film a Day in the Life of a Japanese Elementary / High School Teacher btw, this one was superb ❤ . Love from Philippines.

  • @xGravesyte
    @xGravesyte 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +159

    It's SO amazing to see how well the kids are taken care of away from home. Japanese culture gets a lot of things right that I wish was implemented in other places. A healthy balance here of nutritious foods, lessons of respect, cooperation and teamwork, and lots of one on one time for each student to thrive. I love that the educators get to have their own time too to ensure they can give their best to the kids. This was wonderful to watch, thanks Paolo!!!!!!

    • @HighTechFan_Geek
      @HighTechFan_Geek 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But they have hikikomori, so I guess this school is not representative of the school system in overall

  • @SV-lw8jo
    @SV-lw8jo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    My daughter attended a Japanese school while we were stationed there, offering us as parents a wonderful opportunity to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture alongside her. I appreciate you sharing this video with us.

  • @very.casual.librarian
    @very.casual.librarian 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    REALLY LOVED THIS ONE PAOLO! ❤ Thanks so much for making this one - our family loved it (and our kids said they want to go to school there! 😊) Thank you so much to the family, students, teachers and principal for sharing their beautiful school with us ❤🙏🏼

  • @gamaeljean-francois6826
    @gamaeljean-francois6826 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    It’s heartbreaking that their population is dwindling, I hope they are able to figure out a solution to get it back up so this school can be thriving with children again.

  • @ctlspl
    @ctlspl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +194

    What strikes me the most are their little assignments. It instills discipline and responsibility for their later lifes. In Germany we don’t have that and many people struggle with the most basic tasks later in life.

    • @ari_a2764
      @ari_a2764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yeah being from germany as well. German schools were horrible when i went. This school is small yet better equipped than any german school.
      Hell im in university and i get jealous of this rural japanese elementary school

    • @ctlspl
      @ctlspl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@ari_a2764 Our school was always sitting down for 6-8 hours and that’s it. No activities besides Sports 2 hours a week. That’s pure torture if you think about it.

    • @ari_a2764
      @ari_a2764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ctlspl thats pretty much the german expierence together with very old teachers who cant care less about their students and dont know how to operate a simple laptop
      For a rich country our equipment sure was poor af

    • @ctlspl
      @ctlspl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ari_a2764 Laptops? We still had video cassettes in the mid 2000s and literal movie rolls when I was in elementary school. 🤣

    • @ari_a2764
      @ari_a2764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@ctlspl we did too but for Powerpoints they hsd laptops.
      Sad part is that i was on a publicly recognized school that had additional private funding, meaning my schopl was "rich" compared to others yet all look poor compared to this japanese school

  • @KingRat355
    @KingRat355 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Cleaning everywhere in school, clearing up and returning school lunches to its central store, various outside garden work. Students in Japan will grow up with a different mindset and respectfulness than most other countries. This is probably what shines through in society later. No wonder Japanese fans clean up football stadiums and locker rooms.

  • @ahmed011301
    @ahmed011301 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    This was one of my favorite videos on your channel, maybe even on the platform. I appreciate the time you took to convey the nuances of this school in particular. It’s been very eye-opening and has reminded me about why I became so engrossed in studying Japanese when I started a couple years ago-something I’ve come to forget recently. I didn’t really expect to be so moved by a video like this. Goes to show that your effort matters and is appreciated. Thank you Paolo and 光神小学校 sharing your stories :)

  • @Ines.21.
    @Ines.21. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I hope they get more students, the staff are amazing🥹🥹

  •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +136

    This video is awesome. As a teacher in Northern Mexico, I love to see how schools work in Japan, especially particular institutes as this one. It helps to get new ideas and find inspiration. Thanks, Paolo, I have always wanted you to create a video like this. Please, share more in the future and congratulations on the success.

  • @Johnny-Michael
    @Johnny-Michael 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +108

    Those children are so bright and adorable!

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      For real. So adorable and smart.

  • @lillymurray8408
    @lillymurray8408 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    These kids are actually getting much better education than the latter! They basically have one on one classes. The principal is a really good guy also. You can tell he really loves what he does and those kids love him as well.

    • @KJ_2020
      @KJ_2020 หลายเดือนก่อน

      one on one classes are not good for development though. maybe good for learning knowledge but not sharing ideas or getting to know different viewpoints. i felt sad for the girl on her own in class with an empty desk beside her.

  • @vesperlinder8030
    @vesperlinder8030 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    As a mom of two that s my dream school. In Italy we have packed class of 20/27 student, annoyed teacher that teach noting. A lot of bullying also. Japanese are really another world. Very lovely video. Tysm for sharing 🫶🏻

    • @AJD7233
      @AJD7233 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Soo truee!

    • @videokita4263
      @videokita4263 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AJD7233 In Indonesia typically 40/class for state school

    • @AJD7233
      @AJD7233 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@videokita4263 🫢🫢 thats way too much omg i would go crazy

    • @jippalippa
      @jippalippa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      La scuola in italia è un disastro.

    • @ravenchild7517
      @ravenchild7517 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same in Sweden, school is such a horrible environment. I really think it does more bad than good for most kids.
      These kids are living the best life. Although we have to remember that most Japanese schools probably aren't this calm. This is a very, very small school after all.

  • @swindle3561
    @swindle3561 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +201

    YES WHAT A GREAT WAY TO BEGIN MY WEEKEND. THANK YOU PAOLO

  • @typingcomments
    @typingcomments 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    This has to be one of your best videos to date (which is already a high standard to begin with). Not only was this interesting, but I really appreciated how you chose this to connect to a modern concern. Also, I could see this being used in classrooms (much like many of your other videos). And while you always show enthusiasm for whatever topic you're covering, there was something extra special this time, but maybe that's just me.
    Lastly, someone give that entire staff a raise and buy their curry. What a lovely school.

    • @rmatene
      @rmatene 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      it's not just you - I got the feels on this one too! What a beautiful video. I don't comment often, but this was very special.

  • @geddon436
    @geddon436 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I envy those kids having small class sizes and having the teacher given them constant attention for the entire class period

  • @WayneLLC
    @WayneLLC 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Love the kiddos' energy - at each opportunity after their formal task, they are immediately onto the next fun thing. I think this speaks volume of the School's closely-knitted and free-will environment - the part the kid tap on the principal's stomach when he joked about them winning first grades was the funniest.
    On the flip side, I am rather upset by the possible closure of such a nice establishment due to dwindling population. The facilities (and even flooring) and people were so nice that I would have love studying there (and be encouraged to go school everyday) when I was young.
    Thank you for featuring!

  • @AznGrl216
    @AznGrl216 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +168

    Thank you for making videos that supports local Japan. I really appreciate seeing the country side of Japan. You guys are doing great with the videos and contents

  • @AJ_UK_LIVE
    @AJ_UK_LIVE 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    This is wonderful. It's no wonder that kids in Japan grow up with strong ethics. I love the idea of asking the kids their dreams and then bringing professionals from that world into the school to meet with them. Very powerful. When I was in Tokyo I was always struck by young kids with their backpacks getting onto trains on their own amongst all the bustle.

  • @RobMutch
    @RobMutch 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's great to see the kids interacting with plants and animals.

  • @nerdie_pickle1411
    @nerdie_pickle1411 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    All of those teachers seem wonderful! I understand not necessarily wanting children, but I hope that school gets more students. Such a lovely place for children. It would be a shame to lose it

  • @allison210
    @allison210 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    What a lovely, heartwarming community! There are great things about living in a big city, but I have to envy their connectedness and the slower pace of life. Those teachers also seem so kind and positive and attentive to their students. I love how the teachers and students all seem to be pitching in and working toward common goals for the benefit of all

    • @roku_nine
      @roku_nine 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There's an anime called 'non non biyori' that depict this kind of rural school with very few kids.

  • @TehF0cus
    @TehF0cus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    This is such a big difference compared to german rural schools. Really amazing what values and skills they teach their children there.

  • @elifbutcallmeel
    @elifbutcallmeel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    this video made me wanna work hard even tho im in university!! ive been having lack on studying even though i know i have to but thanks to this video ill work harder! the way their school life is so planned and focusing on not only typical subjects but real life activities and all kinds of art... phenomenal.

  • @infinitystratos5292
    @infinitystratos5292 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    These videos are so interesting to get a glimpse into so many different careers/lives. I really like how the teachers support the children's dream from the beginning by inviting real professionals to show them what they do. They also grow vegetables in the school garden and, together with the teachers, actively participate in cleaning the school's outdoor area.
    The infirmary is also a great idea. Back when I had a nosebleed or wasn't feeling well, I couldn't lie down or rest because our school didn't have space for recess.
    It's really interesting what differences there are between countries. As always, a really good video with additional background information.

  • @WoahDudeChillOut
    @WoahDudeChillOut 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Every parent and faculty member works together to give those kids such an amazing education. Having teachers be so attentive with them being that it’s so few children, is the best for kids to be able to be heard when asking questions. What great hearts the adults have to be so involved. ❤

  • @renerivera9715
    @renerivera9715 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +424

    A elementary school with 8 kids?! This sounds like the anime I watched call non non biyori

    • @JZ-xu3vg
      @JZ-xu3vg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      sounds like a good pilot for Assassination Classroom to me lol

    • @POATARAP
      @POATARAP 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Chill and entertaining anime to watch

    • @theloudhouse122
      @theloudhouse122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Lol and so begins doki doki literature club😂

    • @theloudhouse122
      @theloudhouse122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And so here it begins the doki doki literature club 😂

    • @matiasflodstrander7852
      @matiasflodstrander7852 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Akebi's Sailor Uniform only had one 😭

  • @aidyil
    @aidyil 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Even though Japan’s declining birth rate is a major problem, their educational system is so unique and interesting. They really incorporated knowledge with culture. Students nt only learn the typical maths, language, sciences but also their own cultural musical instruments, calligraphy, independence, responsibility, environmental preservation, animal care & sports etc. So so good. Most complete educational system👍🏽👍🏽😭

  • @electricnut8489
    @electricnut8489 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have a feeling that with such few student - to - teacher ratio, that the teachers probably bond and seem like aunts and uncles to the kids by the time they leave. I hope that this school and others like it continue indefinitely.

  • @Jordan-inJapan
    @Jordan-inJapan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Two schools in my area had similar numbers (both less than 20 kids). But a few years ago the city closed them and now those kids get taken by bus to a larger, consolidated school (where I work as an English teacher). A bit sad I guess, but necessary from a budgetary point of view. And it’s kind of cute, the school buses they take have the names of the original village schools.

    • @dazzlebreak4458
      @dazzlebreak4458 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Unfortunately, these small rural schools with merged classes don't survive long, I think they are virtually gone in my country.
      In addition to the shortage of kids, teachers don't want to go there because they are usually remote, especially if there are minority kids.

  • @Lucidwhitey
    @Lucidwhitey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    This is very surreal. Something about this school is comforting yet eerie at the same time, great video

  • @karaf.2539
    @karaf.2539 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wow!!!! I want to go to this school 😂😂 so amazing! The kids' health is so prioritized!

  • @Kalani_Saiko
    @Kalani_Saiko 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    So cute!
    The school oddly reminds me of my old primary school in regional Australia. We had a few more students in the school (I think there were only about 12-14). We didn't have nearly as many rooms or teachers but the students all got along really well and we all did our best. I miss the place sometimes.

  • @zakiraLP
    @zakiraLP 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    Paolo always delivers🙏, keep up the good work

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      For real.

  • @pepperthemini7868
    @pepperthemini7868 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As a teacher, this is absolutely incredible touching. Teachers are truly shaping the life of these students. I hope the wishes of the principal became true

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This was such an incredible episode! As an Uncle with two nieces, I absolutely think about doing some sort of work study or something over in Japan. I was in the Navy and had an opportunity to go to Japan but wasn't able to make it due to an injury that had me on blood thinners so no deployment for me, no Japan but hopefully one day. I just love how they're able to have mixed groups and bigger kids to protect the smaller kids and they go together.

  • @rayl1843
    @rayl1843 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Please do a day in the life video of some frontline health care workers (doctors, nurses, police officers, etc.)! Like Day in the Life of a Japanese Doctor (ex. Family physician, emergency physician, neurologist, etc.) That would be awesome, thanks!

  • @shizuxo
    @shizuxo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Such a precious childhood! Country side with tech not left out!! Beautiful place and really unique school experience

  • @Allthebest1010
    @Allthebest1010 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The dog sitting on the couch observing Paolo at the end of the video! 😄

  • @EloisaShimura
    @EloisaShimura 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This has been my favorite episode of this series, so far! It was a great insight to what Japan is really experimenting right now. And what a great school! I want to study there (if only I was young and live in Japan) haha this is so amazing!

  • @jammydoughnuts
    @jammydoughnuts 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    This was absolutely incredible! Such a unique opportunity to be able to see the day in the life of a school like this. It was amazing to see how motivated the students were and how enthusiastic their teachers were. To see everyone cooperate with each other in the daily activities of the school made me so happy. I really hope the school is able to remain open no matter how few students they have. It’s wonderful that the students are able to have such close bonds with the teachers and get the attention that they need. The experience they have in the school in these formative years of their life will have a huge impact on them as they get older and go out into the world. Although population decline is a major issue in Japan, it is great to see the benefits that a small classroom size has on children 😊

  • @ElembeeAtUTB
    @ElembeeAtUTB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I think it's so sweet and adorable that a school is there for these 8 students. Very wholesome.

  • @MaRi-lb8gw
    @MaRi-lb8gw 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome episode!! Thank you and all the participants of this video!

  • @jmfd15
    @jmfd15 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    どうもありがとうございます。I liked your video because it brought memories of my elementary school when we learned to clean the classroom after the last lesson.

  • @obsessionprofessional5529
    @obsessionprofessional5529 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    It's so cool to see what school is like in other countries!

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For real.

  • @someswan3461
    @someswan3461 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    Ive always wondered what it would be like to grow up in japan. Thank you for the insight!!!

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      For real. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rafaelleduarte
    @rafaelleduarte 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hello from Brazil🇧🇷. Hearing the Japanese language from Japanese kids is considerably heartwarming🥹❤

  • @mommakittyhiking
    @mommakittyhiking 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I teach middle school in California and I loved this video, one of my favorite video's you've done. It's amazing how small those classes are!

  • @ankushchakrabarty9769
    @ankushchakrabarty9769 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Paolo, great job on consistently making phenomenal videos. Easily one of the best content creators focusing on JP in the past few months without resorting to unnecessary collabs and cheap publicity. Awesome, keep your head down and keep the videos up!!

  • @pixierainbow7
    @pixierainbow7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love how enriching their curriculum and variety of activities to do. I'd be so happy to go to school everyday

  • @Kareninarg
    @Kareninarg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    soooo wholesome to watch! These kids are a dream

  • @BCBooks
    @BCBooks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    this is amazing to watch coming from America. I love how Japan actually focuses on so many different qualities to help kids be smarter and stronger. This style of learning should be passed on to everywhere around the world

  • @Vormelon
    @Vormelon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Great video. I just got accepted into the JET program and the town I'm going to has like 300 people so I think this was great to help me kinda see what a rural school is gonna be like!

    • @famminak852
      @famminak852 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good luck in your program!!

    • @SakuraTempura
      @SakuraTempura 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I’m on the jet program and this is actually one of my elementary schools. I go here 1/2 times a week. I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it.

  • @xiB3arRAWR
    @xiB3arRAWR 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the best episodes yet!! Brought me to tears multiple times

  • @hella9068
    @hella9068 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I think it's so cool and important that they take care of their environment, indoors and outdoors. With this you teach kids so many things and respect towards their and the belongings of others as of the community! This has so much benefit for the further. I wish the whole world would learn from Japan and implement in elementary schools these habits ( I know though it's a utopia😊). Another clever thing I found is that the kids run around so much in the morning freely or doing tasks, not sitting down right away in the classroom. Kids have tons of energy in the morning so this way they can concentrate more on learning later on. Excellent video!

  • @beo456
    @beo456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    11 teachers to teach 8 students. OMG!!! EVERY TEACHER'S DREAM.
    The only time that happened here, was in the early return from COVID, where some classroom only had 5 students that returned to school/classroom.

    • @ozgegunaydin85
      @ozgegunaydin85 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      İn our country 1 classroom teacher for 35/40 students 😅

    • @matirei3266
      @matirei3266 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ozgegunaydin85 yes, and they are so underpayed too.

    • @jomari945
      @jomari945 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      teacher's dream? no job security, after a short time you might look for another job because you don't even have a single student lol

  • @jdz9952
    @jdz9952 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    These videos always teach us so much about Japanese culture. A country built on respect and hard work. Thank you Paolo!

  • @ooodlesofdooodles9994
    @ooodlesofdooodles9994 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These kiddos are AMAZING! Loved watching this

  • @cuongx7764
    @cuongx7764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Awesome student-teacher ratio here

  • @penpen002
    @penpen002 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wow. This school is so awesome. I love how the principal is involved and how the teachers are so passionate at what they do. I wish we have that sort of support for our education system. Happy teachers and happy children.
    I hope they get more students!

  •  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    One of the best Day in the Life!!! I also loved the long format, thank you so much for your hard work. I hope that school increase the number of students so it can continue with the amazing job that the Principal and his awesome team are doing 🙌

  • @gubsyn59
    @gubsyn59 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    this was the best day in the life video i've seen so far. thanks Paolo!

  • @veeko-yd8tf
    @veeko-yd8tf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So happy u started making these videos again!

  • @melinda6591
    @melinda6591 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Omg yes i love the day in the life series so much i could watch them all day wish they were longer this is without a doubt the best content on youtube

    • @ashelygordon669
      @ashelygordon669 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wished my school was like this back in the days, currently most schools in America tend to struggle every now and then, not to mention the number of students are usually much higher.
      I feel like we can learn a lot from Japan, cleaning, finding new ideas and so much more, its exceptionally inspirational. 🥹💕

  • @grant9031
    @grant9031 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is such a difference between my student life here in the USA. These kids are going to turn out amazing.

  • @alldecentnamestaken
    @alldecentnamestaken 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I honestly smiled the whole time watching this. The Japanese school system is really well thought out. Lots of attention to detail in building life skills outside of "normal" academics. Also, it seems like the kids are having a great time.

  • @user-uo2fn4kk2t
    @user-uo2fn4kk2t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a delightful and wholesome video

  • @Idtelos
    @Idtelos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The great sense of community you get from videos like this is inspiring.