The uniforms of Japanese students often attract attention from around the world, especially their short skirts. Some have noticed that even in the intense winter of Japan, schoolgirls continue to wear their skirts without protecting their legs from the cold. This raises the question of why Japanese students wear short skirts in winter.
Perhaps some wonder how Japanese schools allow these short skirts to be worn both in summer and winter. It is worth remembering that schools have rules, and most students shorten their skirts outside of school. We have written several articles about Japanese students, and we will leave them below:
- Japanese School Uniform – Are the skirts really short?
- Are Japanese schools like those in anime? Comparisons
- 25 curiosities about Japanese schools that will make you envious
Some Japanese girls claim that the length of the skirt is a fashion statement, a way to express their individuality, a form of rebellion. We must remember that most teenagers also want to attract the attention of boys. Things are not like in anime, which took advantage of skirts and giant breasts to create fanservice.
Japanese students wear short skirts in winter
When it comes to fashion, Japanese women are willing to stand there shivering in the freezing cold. Some Japanese schools do not allow schoolgirls to wear pants; they must wear tights, and their skirts are long enough to protect them from the cold (they like to roll up their skirts to make them short).
The vast majority of Japanese students do not adhere to this fashion of wearing short skirts in winter. Most of the time, they wear long socks that are quite warm and protect them from the cold. Others wear thermal pants and products to warm their feet and other parts. They can protect themselves with blazers and other accessories, then take them off when they arrive at school.
Some schools and public places have heaters, which makes it easier for schoolgirls to wear short skirts in winter no matter where they are. Some bring a blanket to put on their legs, since schools are not well heated. Each school has its rules, and each student decides how they want to spend their day at school.
Some really prefer to spend the whole day saying “samui, samui” rather than dressing appropriately for the cold. However, we must consider that many Japanese students are prepared for the winter cold. Just because we see photos on the “internet” of girls with their legs exposed rolling in the snow does not mean that it is something extremely common.
The cold helps lose weight more than exercise
A study conducted by endocrinologist Paul Lee claims that shivering in the cold for 15 minutes is as effective as an hour of physical exercise. Perhaps this is one of the great secrets of Japanese slimness and beauty.
It is believed that when exposed to the cold, fat and muscle communicate through hormones and transform white fat into brown fat. Thus increasing energy expenditure to generate heat, lose weight, and burn calories. The cold is also great for keeping the skin youthful.
These were some of the reasons why Japanese students wear short skirts during winter in Japan. What do you think of all this? Do you approve of the idea? We hope to see your comment and sharing.
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