【1 in 2 Junior High and High School Students Wear Uniforms on Weekends】Where do they go in uniforms to preserve student memories? The unchanging 'Significance of Uniforms' across generations
Tombow Co., Ltd. conducted a survey on the "new significance of school uniforms" targeting junior high/high school students and their parents. It was found that approximately half of junior high and high school students wear uniforms on weekends, not only for club activities but also for leisure purposes like theme parks and shopping malls. The survey highlights that uniforms serve as an icon for creating memories, a value cherished across generations.
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Tombow Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 2-2-9 Koseicho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Tatsuya Fujiwara) conducted a survey on the "new significance of school uniforms" targeting (1) junior high and high school students and (2) parents of junior high and high school students.
School uniforms are worn not only as "school attire" but also as an "icon for creating memories." Among Gen Z living today, it is common to see them enjoying SNS posts by visiting theme parks and cafes in their uniforms on weekends. Is there a difference in this weekend uniform wear between the parent generation, who spent their student days in the past, and current junior high and high school students?
Therefore, Tombow Co., Ltd. (https://www.tombow.gr.jp/) conducted a survey on the "new significance of school uniforms" targeting (1) junior high and high school students and (2) parents of junior high and high school students.
Survey Outline: Survey on the "new significance of school uniforms"
[Survey Period] March 12 (Thu) - March 16 (Mon), 2026
[Survey Method] Internet survey by PRIZMA (https://www.prizma-link.com/press)
[Number of Respondents] 1,024 people (1) 514 people / (2) 510 people)
[Target Audience] Monitors who responded as (1) junior high/high school students or (2) parents of junior high/high school students at the time of the survey response.
[Survey Source] Tombow Co., Ltd. (https://www.tombow.gr.jp/)
Approximately half responded that they "have experience wearing uniforms on weekends"!
First, we asked junior high and high school students and their parents about their experience wearing uniforms on weekends.
When asked, "Have you ever worn your uniform on a weekend?", approximately half responded with 'Very often (19.9%)' or 'Somewhat often (26.8%).'
It became clear that wearing uniforms on weekends is not a minority practice.
Many people wear uniforms not only for weekday commutes but also for cram school or club activities on weekends.
It's clear that in every era, people go to "theme parks" and "shopping malls" in uniforms on weekends...!
So, when going out in uniforms on weekends, what kind of places do they visit?
Parents responded about their "student days," and junior high/high school students about their "present" wear, investigating a difference of approximately 30-40 years.
When asked, "Where did you go when you wore your uniform on a weekend?" to those who responded 'Very often' or 'Somewhat often' in the previous question, the results for each attribute were as follows:
■ Junior High School Students
'School (club activities) (40.7%)'
'Theme parks (18.5%)'
'Karaoke or movie theaters (18.5%)'
■ High School Students
'School (club activities) (49.5%)'
'Theme parks (47.1%)'
'Shopping malls or downtown (40.7%)'
■ Parents of Junior High School Students
'School (club activities) (51.5%)'
'Cram school (30.9%)'
'Shopping malls or downtown (28.7%)'
■ Parents of High School Students
'School (club activities) (66.7%)'
'Shopping malls or downtown (26.1%)'
'Theme parks (21.6%)'
'Karaoke or movie theaters (21.6%)'
For all attributes, wearing uniforms when going to school for club activities on weekends was the most common, but it was also revealed that uniforms are worn when going out to leisure facilities such as theme parks and shopping malls.
During the parents' student days, taking photos with flip phones and purikura (photo booths) was popular, suggesting they wore uniforms when going out with friends. In modern times, taking photos and videos with friends for SNS posts is mainstream, so it is likely that they go out in uniforms on weekends for this purpose. From these results, it seems that for junior high and high school students in any era, uniforms are an item that accompanies "memory-making with friends" to preserve their limited student days.
■ Summary
This survey reconfirmed that the significance of school uniforms for junior high and high school students is not merely as school attire.
The proportion of students wearing uniforms on weekends reached approximately half of the total. It was found that their use is not limited to "club activities" but also has a high rate of wear for leisure purposes such as theme parks and shopping malls. These results suggest that in any era, uniforms are chosen not just as "something to wear according to school rules," but as a fashion item to enjoy "making memories with friends" during their limited student period.
Since uniforms are worn daily, the importance of comfortable quality remains unchanged. It can be said that choosing reliable uniforms is crucial to support children's fulfilling student life.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Tombow Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 2-2-9 Koseicho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-0985
Representative Director and President: Tatsuya Fujiwara
Established: 1924 (Taisho 13)
School uniforms are worn not only as "school attire" but also as an "icon for creating memories." Among Gen Z living today, it is common to see them enjoying SNS posts by visiting theme parks and cafes in their uniforms on weekends. Is there a difference in this weekend uniform wear between the parent generation, who spent their student days in the past, and current junior high and high school students?
Therefore, Tombow Co., Ltd. (https://www.tombow.gr.jp/) conducted a survey on the "new significance of school uniforms" targeting (1) junior high and high school students and (2) parents of junior high and high school students.
Survey Outline: Survey on the "new significance of school uniforms"
[Survey Period] March 12 (Thu) - March 16 (Mon), 2026
[Survey Method] Internet survey by PRIZMA (https://www.prizma-link.com/press)
[Number of Respondents] 1,024 people (1) 514 people / (2) 510 people)
[Target Audience] Monitors who responded as (1) junior high/high school students or (2) parents of junior high/high school students at the time of the survey response.
[Survey Source] Tombow Co., Ltd. (https://www.tombow.gr.jp/)
Approximately half responded that they "have experience wearing uniforms on weekends"!
First, we asked junior high and high school students and their parents about their experience wearing uniforms on weekends.
When asked, "Have you ever worn your uniform on a weekend?", approximately half responded with 'Very often (19.9%)' or 'Somewhat often (26.8%).'
It became clear that wearing uniforms on weekends is not a minority practice.
Many people wear uniforms not only for weekday commutes but also for cram school or club activities on weekends.
It's clear that in every era, people go to "theme parks" and "shopping malls" in uniforms on weekends...!
So, when going out in uniforms on weekends, what kind of places do they visit?
Parents responded about their "student days," and junior high/high school students about their "present" wear, investigating a difference of approximately 30-40 years.
When asked, "Where did you go when you wore your uniform on a weekend?" to those who responded 'Very often' or 'Somewhat often' in the previous question, the results for each attribute were as follows:
■ Junior High School Students
'School (club activities) (40.7%)'
'Theme parks (18.5%)'
'Karaoke or movie theaters (18.5%)'
■ High School Students
'School (club activities) (49.5%)'
'Theme parks (47.1%)'
'Shopping malls or downtown (40.7%)'
■ Parents of Junior High School Students
'School (club activities) (51.5%)'
'Cram school (30.9%)'
'Shopping malls or downtown (28.7%)'
■ Parents of High School Students
'School (club activities) (66.7%)'
'Shopping malls or downtown (26.1%)'
'Theme parks (21.6%)'
'Karaoke or movie theaters (21.6%)'
For all attributes, wearing uniforms when going to school for club activities on weekends was the most common, but it was also revealed that uniforms are worn when going out to leisure facilities such as theme parks and shopping malls.
During the parents' student days, taking photos with flip phones and purikura (photo booths) was popular, suggesting they wore uniforms when going out with friends. In modern times, taking photos and videos with friends for SNS posts is mainstream, so it is likely that they go out in uniforms on weekends for this purpose. From these results, it seems that for junior high and high school students in any era, uniforms are an item that accompanies "memory-making with friends" to preserve their limited student days.
■ Summary
This survey reconfirmed that the significance of school uniforms for junior high and high school students is not merely as school attire.
The proportion of students wearing uniforms on weekends reached approximately half of the total. It was found that their use is not limited to "club activities" but also has a high rate of wear for leisure purposes such as theme parks and shopping malls. These results suggest that in any era, uniforms are chosen not just as "something to wear according to school rules," but as a fashion item to enjoy "making memories with friends" during their limited student period.
Since uniforms are worn daily, the importance of comfortable quality remains unchanged. It can be said that choosing reliable uniforms is crucial to support children's fulfilling student life.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Tombow Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 2-2-9 Koseicho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-0985
Representative Director and President: Tatsuya Fujiwara
Established: 1924 (Taisho 13)