Japanese schools are extremely different yet simultaneously similar in many ways. For example, in Canadian schools, we don’t have class monitors but it is possible to find hall monitors and other similar roles. You (normally) don’t bring a toothbrush to school in Canada but students in Japan brush their teeth at lunch. Maybe that’s a good idea considering some people forget about basic hygiene. I believe that kids in Canada should have more responsibilities. Responsibilities such as cleaning duty should be enforced rather than simply implied. Of course all students are expected to clean up after themselves but I believe that there is no harm in recruiting students dedicated to cleaning. Maybe students can earn rewards like a free lunch from the cafeteria or something like that.
Speaking of lunch, students in japan can participate in じゃんけん (rock paper scissors) to win leftovers. Me, personally, I’m an absolute demon at rock paper scissors. I would be able to destroy everyone in じゃんけん and I would be the leftover king.