Category: Society

  • Japan and its Centennial Companies

    Japan and its Centennial Companies
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    Japan has the largest number of century-old corporations in the world with at least 37,550 companies, a far greater number than any other country. Experts say this is probably due to the enthusiasm of Japanese entrepreneurs to work with regional communities and pass on business to their descendants, rather than just seeking profit. According to… Read more

  • Work in Japan without documents or Visa

    Work in Japan without documents or Visa
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    Surprisingly, this is a question that we have been asked many times on our RoYuMi YouTube channel, and finally we wanted to give you our honest opinion. The first thing is to give them the most objective information possible; yes it is possible to work in Japan without documents or visa. This would result in… Read more

  • The Death Penalty in Japan

    The Death Penalty in Japan
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    As you know, the issue of the death penalty is highly discussed worldwide. There are many countries that throughout their history had capital punishment as part of their judicial system. Little by little some countries have been leaving it behind, however there are some, as is the case of Japan, that still have this penalty… Read more

  • How and Why Japan Became a World Power

    How and Why Japan Became a World Power
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    There is the idea that Japan grew rapidly to be a power after the second world war, as something unexpected, surprising. But the reality is that Japan’s most recent growth was a slow, calculated growth of at least 90 years since the Meiji Period. But how was it then that the growth and industrialization of… Read more

  • Living National Treasure in Japan

    Living National Treasure in Japan
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    One of the thoughts that crosses our minds as artists on more than one occasion is, I will be recognized for my work, for my contribution to culture, for the techniques I propose, etc. It is a concern that is often accompanied by the economic uncertainty that is usually linked to the arts, or in… Read more

  • The Kanji Of The Year 2021 – “Gold” (Kin)

    The Kanji Of The Year 2021 – “Gold” (Kin)
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    The kanji “kin” (金) , meaning gold or money, has been selected as the kanji that best summarizes the year, a Kyoto-based academic organization announced on Monday. The kanji was chosen in relation to the gold medals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which took place in July 2021 after being postponed for… Read more

  • Will my children get used to Japan?

    Will my children get used to Japan?
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    A move is always an intense experience, both because of its physical demands and because of its psychological ones, which even with a lot of preparation and anticipation can be more than we can handle. Now, if we add to this experience the uncertainty of what it will be like for our children, what it… Read more

  • Tokyo, Out of the ordinary

    Tokyo, Out of the ordinary
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    How many of us have been surprised by Tokyo, its brilliance, size, tradition and technology; Whether from a distance or within Japan, Tokyo stands out like a movie star among people who come curious, some fans, others unbelievers and even critics. Such is its brilliance, its fame, that it is easy to confuse its image… Read more

  • The “Kanji of the Year” in Japan

    The “Kanji of the Year” in Japan
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    The “Kanji of the Year” is a campaign organized by the “Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association” (日本漢字能力検定協会 Nihon kanji nōryo kuken teikyōkai) as part of educational activities to convey the splendor and deep meaning of the kanji. This association chooses the Kanji from an open call (from November 1) and announces it as the kanji… Read more

  • Shichi-Go-San – Traditional Japanese Festival

    Shichi-Go-San – Traditional Japanese Festival
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    Shichi-Go-San (七五三 lit. “seven-five-three”) is a Japanese custom celebrated on November 15. On this day, five-year-old boys and three- and seven-year-old girls visit the shrines to pray for health and prosperity in their growth. In ancient Japan, children were more susceptible to disease and mortality in children was a serious problem. The Shichi-Go-San festival emerged… Read more