Saitama High School Students Launch Video Campaign to Prevent Class T-Shirt Ordering Troubles

The student council of Omiya Commercial High School, Saitama Prefectural Board of Education, has produced a video aimed at preventing troubles related to ordering "class T-shirts" ("KuraT") for cultural festivals and similar events. Released in March of Reiwa 8, the video clearly explains key precautions from a high school student’s unique perspective, enabling students across Japan to order class T-shirts with confidence. The content was supervised by the Saitama Consumer Life Support Center.

Background and Development of the Video Production

Troubles with Class T-Shirt Orders

Many high schools encourage class unity by having all students wear matching "class T-shirts" (hereinafter "KuraT") during events such as sports days and cultural festivals. It is common for students to design their own shirts and place orders with vendors, expecting delivery before the event. However, frequent issues include shirts arriving too late or discrepancies in design and color.

Creation of the Class T-Shirt Order Troubleshooting Leaflet

Naoeko Arai, a home economics teacher at Omiya Commercial High School and a long-term trainee at the Saitama Consumer Life Support Center (Reiwa 6–7), focused on these ordering issues and created a leaflet titled "Watch Out for KuraT Ordering Troubles!!". The leaflet includes key points from vendor selection to order placement, along with a checklist for managing the ordering process. Featuring real-life case studies, it is also suitable as consumer education material and won the Excellence Award in the "Consumer Education Teaching Materials Award 2025" hosted by the Public Interest Foundation for Consumer Education Support.

Production of the Class T-Shirt Order Troubleshooting Video Series

Inspired by Ms. Arai’s leaflet, the student council of Omiya Commercial High School produced a video series titled "Class T-Shirt Order Troubleshooting Video Series: To Enjoy Cultural Festivals with Peace of Mind". The goal is to promote wider adoption of the leaflet across schools. When viewed alongside the leaflet, students can place smoother and more reliable T-shirt orders.

About the Class T-Shirt Order Troubleshooting Video Series

Leaflet Introduction Episode

A drama-style video in which students reenact real class T-shirt ordering problems.

Checklist Deep Dive Episode

A video explaining the purpose and proper use of the "Trouble Prevention Checklist."

Where to Access the Videos and Leaflet

Official Website of the Saitama Consumer Life Support Center

https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/b0304/syouhisyakyouiku/oomiyasyokoclasstleaf.html

Inquiries

Regarding the leaflet and videos:

Saitama Prefectural Board of Education, High School Education Guidance Division Industrial and Career Education Section Direct Phone: 048-830-6769 Email: [email protected]

Regarding supervision of the leaflet and videos:

Saitama Consumer Life Support Center, Information and Learning Support Section Direct Phone: 048-261-0995 Email: [email protected]