Archive for the ‘ people, culture ’ Category

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  The family register and resident card systems in Japan

  Japan has the family resister and resident card systems for identification of people. The family resister syst…
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  The Japanese School Systems

  Japanese Children start elementary school at the age of six. Elementary school is from grade one to six. Grade…
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  Various welfare systems in Japan

  There are various welfare systems in Japan. All Japanese people must have a health insurance plan and a pensio…
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  Do you know “Tsukimi” ? – Viewing the moon-

  In Japan, families and friends hold parties to view the full moon in September. At home, people sit on their d…
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  Various styles of Weddings in Japan

  Many Japanese couples get married in a Christian, Shinto, or non-religious style. Christian-style weddings can…
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  The way Japanese thinks about the marriage have changed.

  Many people marry for love today. They first become boyfriend and girlfriend. Then, if things go well for some…
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  【Movie】Have you seen Japanese sports festival ?

  Most schools and neighborhood communities hold a sports festival once or twice a year. Some companies hold one…
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  【Movie】Do you know Japanese ancestor remembrance festival ?

  The Ancestor Remembrance Festival (called Obon festival in Japanese) is one of the most important annual event…
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  【Movie】Do you know “tanabata”? -Japanese star festival-

  For the Star Festival (called tanabata in Japanese) on July 7th, Japanese people decorate bamboo branches. We …
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  What is Japanese Children’s Day ?

  May 5th is Children's Day. It is a national holiday. We wish for the health and happiness of children. This da…