March is the graduation season in Japan. Female students often wear hakama, pleated skirt like formal garments at graduation ceremonies. Once worn by ladies of the high court under kimono due to its How to Dress for Ceremonies in Japan as an ALT Kat in Japan Elementary school's students attend a graduation ceremony in Nerima Ward, Tokyo on March 23, 2018. Most Japanese primary schools' students will graduate in March and will enter junior high school from April. ( Grade 6 Parents Outfit Gradution Japan TikTok Japanese Clothing & Fashion From Kimonos to Street Style