Abstract
This paper reports on the 'Kaji-Saiho' instruction in elementary schools during the first half of the Showa era. 1. The 'Kaji-Saiho' course was considered to play an important role in the character building of girls. In particular, efforts were made to improve the 'Kaji' instruction in the early years of Showa. 2. As compared with the Taisho era, the 'Saiho' instruction materials included more of the small articles and more foreign-style dressmaking as well as characteristic things of wartime. 3. The 'Kaji' instruction during the Pacific War aimed at the training of loyal subjects and tried to become more scientific.
