Established in the early part of the Meiji era (1868–1912), Gakushūin in 1879 adopted a uniform for male students based on the formal attire of Japanese naval officers—cap, high-collared ...

In Japan, most schools have uniforms for their students. The distinctive, traditional outfits were originally inspired by military designs, but since the 1980s, new styles have emerged.

Navy clothing designer Donna Zlotnick, left, checks Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelly Sanchious' skirt for proper fit during Friday’s service uniform distribution at Yokosuka Naval Base.

A minimum set — a navy-blue jacket and matching trousers or skirt, a long-sleeve shirt and a hat — would be more than twice the price of the current uniforms.

The museum is filled with naval uniforms, historical photos of the Mikasa and its crew, medals and artifacts from the ship, including the original rudder wheel; the ship’s bell; and Capt ...

TOKYO -- Browsing in the trendy 109 department store here, 16-year-olds Sumie Tanaka and Saki Sanao are wearing what look like typical Japanese school uniforms: white blouses, navy-blue pleated ...

A Tokyo public school has adopted $730 Giorgio Armani uniforms for students, triggering criticism in a country where hefty school tuition is already burdening young parents.