Mainichi: Shiga Prefecture's schoolgirls boast of skimpiest skirts in Japan
Schoolgirl uniforms in Shiga are so short, they're less hem than ahem, according to Weekly Playboy. The Japanese language Internet is awash with rumors that schoolgirls in the central Japan prefecture wear the skimpiest uniforms of anywhere in the country. Local schoolboys seem to agree, saying one school in particular is known for its micromini uniforms. "When the girls from the school all get off the train together in the mornings, it's a real sight to see," the schoolboy tells Weekly Playboy, adding that many people deliberately go to look. "We call it the Schoolgirl Rush Hour in these parts." Shiga schoolgirls don't deny their reputation either. "Shiga's the sticks, right? Well, long dresses might be popular in the cities, but it takes ages before the trend gets picked up around here. Besides, Shiga girls always wear minis," one schoolgirl from the prefecture says. "We look good in miniskirts. What's wrong with that?" A downside to the propensity for flashing the flesh is that Shiga Prefecture apparently attracts a disproportionate number of perverts who travel from outside the prefecture to track down the short skirts said to be on display...more...
I've had the picture above on my PC for eighteen months, waiting for this story to reappear. It seems Shiga was only in second place in 2005.
