JAPAN IN
ONE MINUTE 
~More important than competition standings~
You know, “Undōkai” is like a mini-Olympics within the school, and rankings are actually important.
Each class competes seriously to win.
Oh, so there’s a competitive side too? I didn’t realize that.
Ours in my school in Sweden were super chill, just a day to run around and have fun, no rankings or anything!
So it’s a real battle!? Like… gold medals and all!?
They don’t give out gold medals, but some schools do give a trophy to the winning class!
Students start practicing almost a month before the actual sports day.
What’s special is that in junior high and high school, it’s usually the students themselves who lead the preparations.
They organize practices, assign roles, and encourage each other. Teachers mostly just support from the side.
Wait, the students lead everything by themselves?
That’s impressive. Sounds more like a leadership training camp than a sports event!
Exactly! And of course, not everything goes smoothly.
There are always some troubles like disagreements, mistakes, or even small fights.
But through those challenges, students learn to discuss, solve problems, and cooperate better.
Wow… it’s not just about muscles, it’s about hearts working together too!
Yes, even though winning is exciting, what really matters is the process how students grow, bond, and become a team.
That’s the real spirit of “Undōkai“.
That’s beautiful. It’s like a festival of teamwork and growth, not just physical strength.
I wish we had something like that when I was in school!
Team Pecco is ready to cheer! Go go go!!
Summary
“Undōkai” is more than just a school sports day. It’s a cultural event that builds teamwork with classmates, unity, and school spirit through fun and friendly competition.
