Schoolchildren Clean Their Classrooms
In Japanese schools, there are no janitors to sweep the floors or wipe down desks. Instead, students clean their classrooms, bathrooms, and even hallways—every single day.
To an outsider, it might seem like punishment. But in Japan, this routine is about teaching responsibility, respect for shared spaces, and humility.
It’s a practice rooted in values, not convenience. And it’s a daily reminder that no one is too important to pick up after themselves.