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Oct 09 2007 7 Comments

Japanese sailor suit scene

Something of a controversy is currently raging over the origin of the much loved (and indeed maligned) Japanese schoolgirl sailor suit, with two schools claiming to have introduced the iconic outfit first.

An argument that may well continue in classrooms up and down the country, but it’s unlikely to be talked about by the fellas who frequent Egg in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, an establishment that seems to see the uniform as something to delight in rather than discuss.

Japanese schoolgirl club

Yet despite its boast of being an after school club, basic economics is probably about as far as educational gains go.

Japanese schoolgirl club

Although that said, the odd spot of late-night cramming may well be catered for.

Japanese schoolgirl club

Categorized: General, Photography

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  1. The Truth says

    10/10/2007 at 8:15 am

    I don’t care who started it….I’m just damn glad they did!

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  2. Adam says

    10/10/2007 at 12:55 pm

    Any relation to the magazine?

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  3. Lee says

    10/10/2007 at 4:02 pm

    Good point Adam.

    I doubt it, but you never know…

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  4. Brett says

    10/10/2007 at 4:57 pm

    Hats of to the first person who leaves there exclaiming, ‘I’ve layed an Egg”!

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  5. AS says

    10/11/2007 at 9:47 am

    Wouldn’t mind going to that after school club lol, even if it is named “Egg.”

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  6. calligraphykid says

    10/13/2007 at 2:46 pm

    Some timely advice for you guys on tempering your schoolgirl urges:

    http://tokyology.wordpress.com/2007/10/08/anatomy-of-a-japanese-high-school-girl/

    Reply
  7. macboy says

    10/14/2007 at 10:17 pm

    if u notice even in games, cartoon, and movies this is the image!!!

    Reply

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