CHIBA

UNDOKAIYA’s “Kimino Koko”

A Spirited Sports Day Tradition at a Countryside School

Step back in time to experience an authentic Japanese school sports day in Chiba Prefecture, complete with vintage uniforms, traditional games, and the infectious spirit of community competition.

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Forget being a spectator: immerse yourself in the excitement of a traditional Japanese sports day where you're not just watching, but actively participating in a beloved cultural tradition.

At CAMPiece KIMITSU in Kimitsu City, Chiba, the "Japanese Countryside School Experience" transforms international visitors into students for a day at Kimi-no-Koko, a school housed in a beautifully preserved former school building. This unique program recreates the atmosphere of a Showa-era countryside school, complete with an undokai: Japan's cherished sports day tradition that once served as a vital community gathering event.

Your day begins with an entrance ceremony and runs through to graduation, with participants donning traditional school uniforms like gakuran or sailor suits. Between calligraphy and history lessons conducted primarily in English and an authentic school lunch, you'll participate in a full-fledged sports day featuring traditional Japanese athletic competitions. The experience captures the essence of what undokai represents: connection, energy, and community spirit.

In modern Japan, where declining birthrates and aging populations have created a growing social disconnect, undokai represents something precious: it is a tradition that once brought entire communities together. The team at Undokaiya, which helps bring this experience to life, believes passionately that "when people connect, the positive flow of energy begins." Their mission is to recreate that excitement, making every day feel like the drama and energy of an athletic event, where sport becomes the catalyst for human connection across all borders.

Plus, the experience doesn't have to end at graduation. Optional extras include camping overnight in the schoolyard or extending your stay at a nearby hot spring inn, allowing you to savor the peaceful rural scenery that surrounds this special place.
If you’re looking for authentic cultural immersion beyond typical tourist attractions, look no further than Chiba: this countryside school experience offers you the chance to participate in a cherished Japanese tradition while connecting with others through the contagious excitement of friendly competition.

Address

223-1 Sakahata, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture

Contact

Reservations on the website

Business hours

Business hours: 11:00 a.m. – School start ~ Homeroom / 3:45 p.m. – Departure from Kimino Koko High School after the program concludes

WEB site

https://campiece.com/en/yourhighschool/

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