Whether they like sports or not, it is compulsory for schoolchildren in Japan to participate in "undokai" (athletic gatherings or "sports days"), with the main one usually coinciding with the Sports Day national holiday.
What is the origin of sports days, and how did they develop?
Following are basic questions and answers on undokai:
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