Many schools restarted following strict virus guidelines on Monday after the government's lifting of the state of emergency for many parts of Japan last week.
A state of emergency had been in place nationwide to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections but was lifted for most prefectures on May 14.
All of the schools have implemented thorough preventive measures against infection, such as ensuring desks are placed apart in accordance with social-distancing guidelines.
Students had their temperatures checked and disinfected their hands before attending class.
Students at Yamagata East High School in Yamagata City were divided into two groups by student ID number. Those with odd-numbered IDs attended school in the morning and those with even-numbered IDs attended in the afternoon.
Students and teachers wore masks in classrooms and teachers also wore face shields.
"Unlike with distance learning, we can talk directly with our teacher. We'll learn more," a first-year student said.
The attendance of children at an elementary school in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, has also been divided into two groups and desks in classrooms have been placed 1-2 meters apart
Students at elementary and junior high schools in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, are attending school on alternate weekdays.
Although the prefecture is still under a state of emergency, there have been few coronavirus cases recorded in the city.
"I've been bored over the long break. I'm glad school has restarted," said an 11-year-old fifth-grade student at Hananoki Elementary School in the city.
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