Haifuri

Japan's development as a maritime nation led to the creation of specialized schools focused on training skills crucial for sea protection. One such institution is an all-girls school where students train to become "Blue Mermaids," women who work professionally in ocean-related fields. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on training. The Blue Mermaids follow the motto "In the sea we live, the sea we protect, and by the sea we go." To succeed, students must perform well academically and cultivate an international perspective, understanding both their own and other countries' customs and cultures. They are regarded as the "Elite of the Sea."