School authorities ban girls from tying ponytails in Japan. The ban is based on the premise that tying a ponytail can cause the back of the neck to be seen and that it can sexually arouse boys. There was widespread protest against the action of the school authorities. It is reported that some schools have since lifted the ban.
There are reports that there are many strange rules in Japanese schools. There are complaints that most schools in Japan adhere to specific standards in terms of student skirt length, eyebrow shape, underwear, socks, and hair. The rule that students should only wear white underwear was recently withdrawn following criticism.
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According to reports, many schools have even introduced the practice of specially assigned staff to check students’ underwear when changing clothes for sports training and swimming training at the school.
Story Highlights: Japan Schools Enforce Ponytail Ban On Female Students