Japan has many traditional rites that up to now are still being practiced. One of them is Seijinshiki or the coming of age of Japanese girls. This so-called Coming of Age Day honors Japanese ladies as they turn 20 years old and enter adulthood. It is a yearly national holiday … [Read more...]
Comfort Women: Who and Where are They?
In Asia, the words "comfort women" strikes a chord to people who are aware of such reference to older females. Although a reality, the term often causes an unpleasant emotion particularly among female citizens of Asian countries occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army during the … [Read more...]
How to Live to a Hundred, the Japanese Way
The Japanese are known to have a longer lifespan compared to other nationalities. In fact, the number of people in Japan who have reached the age of 100 or beyond has gone up through the years. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed recently that Japan has set a … [Read more...]
The Japanese Monarchy
Image: royaltyinthenews Japan has the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy among the practicing monarchies in the world. The Emperor of Japan symbolizes the state and the people’s unity. The members of the family of the Emperor is referred to as the Imperial Family. … [Read more...]
Parisians Learn A Lesson On Cleanliness From Japanese
We know that the Japanese are sticklers for cleanliness, but I don't think that Parisians have a reputation for not being so neat and clean. I always thought that people in Paris were as "clean" as the people from any other city. Apparently, I was wrong. There is actually a … [Read more...]
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