Sonam graduated elementary school (Shogakko) in Japan.

Congratulations to Sonam on graduating from elementary school, and good luck in junior high school.

Note: In Japan, graduations are typically celebrated at the following stages:
1.Kindergarten ( yochien) Ages ~3–5
2.Elementary school (shogakko): ages 6–12
3.Junior high school (chugakko): ages 12–15
4. High school (koko): ages 15–18
5. Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)
6.Master’s degree
7. PhD

However, in my life, I have only attended a graduation ceremony for my PhD. I couldn’t attend my undergraduate or master’s graduation ceremonies. In Bhutan, we usually celebrate only the bachelor’s degree graduation. I missed mine because I was studying for my master’s degree at the University of Lisbon in Portugal.

I also didn’t attend my master’s graduation because I was working in Bhutan and didn’t have enough money to travel.

Finally, when I completed my PhD, I attended the graduation ceremony. It was very convenient, as ceremonies are usually held in March or September in Japan, depending on when you enroll. I enrolled in April, so I attended the ceremony in March.

Sonam with her dad and mom