What would you wear to graduation if you weren’t required to don that simple cap and gown? Well, for students at Kyoto University in Japan, the sky’s the limit. You see, the prestigious college encourages its graduates to have a little fun on graduation day by wearing costumes of their choice. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Imagine if you could show up to your graduation ceremony dressed up like a Pikachu or a Power Ranger, or perhaps as your favorite Star Wars character. At Kyoto University, it’s a reality, and the students get really creative when dressing up for their big day. You won’t find black graduation robes at most graduation ceremonies in Japan. Instead, graduating seniors tend to wear suits for men or a special kind of kimono called hakama for women. But at Kyoto University, you’ll discover a whole new dress code.
