The is a solemn, deeply emotional event. Students sing traditional songs like "Tabidachi no Hi ni" (On the Day of Departure), receive their certificates in formal attire, and look back fondly on their Shogakkou no hibi . Conclusion: Why We Long for Those Days
: Many students walk to school in small neighborhood groups rather than taking buses. Shogakkou no hibi elementary days
Neighborhood volunteers and parents station themselves at major intersections to greet the children and ensure safe passage. The is a solemn, deeply emotional event