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Do Japanese schools have hair rules?
Japanese schools have had strict hair rules for a long time, dating back to the Meiji period. These regulations are enforced to promote conformity and uniformity among students, with boys having their hair no longer than 5 cm and girls having theirs at shoulder length or shorter. However, in recent years there has been a push towards more relaxed regulations with some schools offering alternatives such as free-style days or vouchers for free haircuts. This shift reflects an increased acceptance of individual expression within Japan's educational system.