At Kyoto University, graduation isn’t just about caps and gowns—it’s a full-blown cosplay spectacle. For decades, students have ditched traditional regalia in favor of elaborate costumes, from classic kimonos to pop culture icons like Thomas the Tank Engine. 🚂🔥⁠ ⁠ This unique tradition reflects Kyoto University’s history of independent thought and defiance of rigid academic norms. In 2011, school officials attempted to ban the practice, but students pushed back, and the tradition continued. From intricate balloon creations to full-body recreations of Kyoto’s famous torii gates, the ceremony is a vibrant display of both Japan’s cultural roots and the students’ creative freedom. 🇯🇵✨️⁠ ⁠ 📽️Video by: Gabe Jung⁠ 🤳Click our linkinbio to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #reel #KyotoUniversity #GraduationGoals #CreativeTraditions #JapaneseCulture #CosplayGraduation #HigherEducation #CulturalCelebration⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠