Category: Society

  • Emperor Naruhito’s Birthday – Public Holiday in Japan

    Emperor Naruhito’s Birthday – Public Holiday in Japan

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    In Japan, February 23 is ‘Tennou Tanjyobi’ (天皇誕生日) which is the birthday of the current emperor . It is one of Japan’s national holidays and that if the emperor changes, the national holiday will change to the new emperor’s birthday. In the past Era (Heisei Era ) Emperor Akihito’s birthday was celebrated on December 23,… Read more

  • BULLYING in JAPAN – KIDS Experience

    BULLYING in JAPAN – KIDS Experience

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    In schools in Japan there is a lot of hidden psychological harassment (also known as bullying), very big or even very small things, which is known as “microbullying”. The most common psychological bullying in schools is that, as they are friends, they try to take something away and hide it or, secretly, without the teacher… Read more

  • Ikanoosushi: A Road Education Plan for Child Safety in Japan

    Ikanoosushi: A Road Education Plan for Child Safety in Japan

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    In Japan, to protect children and students on the streets, schools together with the Metropolitan Police Department have created a program on the prevention of crimes against minors. Boys and girls in Japan walk to school, as it is generally close to them. Sometimes they go in a group of friends but other times they… Read more