Hello Spring, Goodbye students! The Japanese Shop A cross between a hakama (traditional Japanese graduation dress) and an American prom formal dress as a wasian (Half Japanese, Half White)? : r mixedrace March is the graduation season in Japan. Female students often wear hakama, pleated skirt like formal garments at graduation ceremonies. Once worn by ladies of the high court under kimono due to its Parade of Kimono University Graduation Tokyobling's Blog