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Disenfranchised parasite singles in Japan look to their parents to help find a spouse
Japanese culture is caring and considerate. Consider how family members care for pets, and you'll quickly see they are practically surrogate children. Nevertheless, essential life choices are desperately being overlooked as the county’s population dynamics spin horribly out of whack. An obvious metric is the growing number of perennially single…
A hard truth for an aging society ④ Japan's 100-year-old local safety net coming undone: infographic
Nov. 3, 202054% of municipalities in Japan have vacant positions for welfare volunteers responsible for looking out for vulnerable seniors. There is a risk that support will not be available for seniors during a pandemic or a natural disaster.
Iyomante: Sacred ceremony of the Ainu ~ forgotten indigenous people of Japan, part 4
In my previous post on “Ainu and Spirituality” I wrote about the overview of spirituality of the Ainu people. They had many ceremonies throughout the year, and one of the most importa…
Konkatsu: A Look Into Japan's Spouse Hunting Parties - Savvy Tokyo
What do you look for in your life partner? Shared values and interests? Reliability? A sense of fun and humor? If these are the qualities you want in your future soulmate, then think twice before signing up for a konkatsu spouse hunting party.
“Konkatsu”: One in Six Japanese Marriages Comes Through Matchmaking Services
Of those people who got married in Japan, 16.5% found their partner through some kind of matchmaking service.
Hikikomori Phenomenon in East Asia: Regional Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities for Social Health Agencies
Hikikomori, which originated in Japan, refers to the condition where youths withdraw into the home and do not participate in society for an extended period of time. Recent updates on hikikomori presentation within the region were exchanged at a Hikikomori Round Table and Regional Symposium (HRTRS) discussion late 2017, leading to this perspective paper. Hikikomori presents as an overall homogeneous construct, while diversity in clinical presentation exists across East Asian countries. We examined the various presentations, risk factors, theoretical frameworks, and classification issues about hikikomori. In particular, specific risk factors have emerged to some degree across the region, while some are more locale specific. We propose that hikikomori youths have differential onset and developmental patterns, potentially resulting in heterogeneous presentation. We briefly summarized existing interventions in the East Asian region. Intervention strategies need to be tailored to different subtypes. A multicomponent approach would address complexity, multifactorial onset, and development of the condition. The HRTRS presented to participating countries the opportunity to collectively work toward a more universal definition of the hikikomori condition and explored innovative ways to shape existing service structures. Opportunities for participating countries described pertain to early detection of cases, adoption of assessment tools, and improved intervention services.
Why do some married Japanese women call their husbands “anata”?
Answer (1 of 3): Because these Japanese women aspire to be “dedicated wives” or admire the idea of being a “dedicated wife”. In ancient Japan, people didn’t have specific words for “you” or “they.” Instead, they used words like “that” or “there.” The word “Anata” (あなた) for “you” came from “Achir...
The Folklore and Fashion of Japanese Netsuke
For diminutive objects, Japanese netsuke are an enormous subject, as this interview with Christine Drosse so amply shows. Drosse is a Curatorial Administr...
5 Facts About Japan’s Foster Care System - The Borgen Project
At 12% of children in Japan’s foster care system, according to Japan Children Support Association, it trails far behind other countries.
Understanding the Galapagos Syndrome through Japan’s Unique Quirks
For the biggest part of Japanese history, the island nation went through a period of isolation termed ‘sakoku’ lasting some 220 years…
The young and lonely hearts of China and Japan's cities
Japanese Art: Introducing the World's Largest Ukiyo-e Museum | Useful travel information on Matsumoto by ALPICO GROUP Official Website
Interested in Japanese traditional arts? With the largest collection of woodblock prints in the world, the Japan Ukiyo-e Museumn in Matsumoto is the place for you! Check out our Travelog to learn more about Matsumoto and its beautiful castle town, delicious local foods, rich history and culture. A must-read for those who like museums and arts. Please visit the ALPICO GROUP website for information on how to get to Matsumoto by Alpico bus.
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