Aichi Commercial High School in Nagoya has revised its rules to allow students to wear makeup on Fridays, part of a broader movement to reassess overly strict school regulations and involve students in the decision-making process.
The school's student council spearheaded the initiative, earning praise from experts who view it as a step toward fostering civic education.
Approximately half of Aichi Commercial High's graduates enter the workforce directly without going on to university.
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