The Unique Facts About Japanese Life

THE UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT JAPANESE LIFE

Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan , especially about family life in Japan. Today, I’m going to tell you about ”The Unique Facts About Japanese Life”. Never get bored knowing various unique things about Japan. Japan is a country that is quite unique compared to other countries, one of which is about people's lives and family life in Japan. So, when compared to Japanese family life and Indonesian  people, there are some things that are similar. Why did it happen? Because maybe in my opinion, Indonesia is a former colony of Japanese people, that's why there are some things that are a bit similar between Japanese people's lives with Indonesian people’s lives. But for some of these, there is a little different between Indonesia and Japan even for countries around the world because some of these things only exist in Japan. Do you know what? Lets get it.

Here are some of the unique facts of Japanese life:

1.    Free Sex in Teenager

Free sex is the free sex of many people and is an immoral, blatant and unashamed act driven by sexual lust that is not integrated, not sold and is not fair. This section's behavior includes several forms, namely hugging, kissing, fingering the body and intercourse. Who doesn't know that Japan is a country that is quite famous for sex, even in Japan selling condoms is very free and not surprising. In fact, many people support this because the sex needs, there are quite high, so they don't want many people there to get AIDS and HIV because they sell condoms openly to avoid illness.

Another unique fact is that school children, especially girls at the junior high school level who go to high school level, will be embarrassed and ridiculed by their school friends if they are still virgins. So, school children at this junior high school level will release their virginity at the end of junior high school level or at the beginning of high school level. And what makes it surprising were that their parents knew and were not angry if they were not virgins when they were in junior high school. that's the culture that happened in Japan, people are used to hearing that and it's not strange for them.

2.    Hikikomori

According to the Wikipedia, Hikikomori  (引 き こ も り, ひ き こ も り, or 引 き 籠 も り, literal meaning: withdrawal, self-confinement) is a Japanese term for a phenomenon among teenagers or young adults in Japan who withdraw and confine themselves to social life. So usually the child who experiences this Hikikomori is either a woman or a man, they will withdraw themselves from the social environment and do not want to socialize with the outside world. They will stay at home and are very dependent on their parents. For children who experience this Hikikomori, both women and men, this can happen to them because of the extreme pressure of expectations from parents and the burden of economic responsibility as well as fear of failure which can be associated with expectations of pressure. A study released some time ago revealed that around 541,000 Japanese people opened 15-39 years of avoiding social contact and locked themselves in their homes. This figure declined slightly compared to a survey conducted by the Japanese government in 2010 which stated that 696,000 people chose to shut themselves up in their homes. And in my opinion, why do suicides often occur in Japan, because they usually prioritize their self-esteem. So when they feel their self-esteem has fallen some of them will usually choose and decide to commit suicide. So because of that, Japan has enough suicides, even in Japan there is the best suicide spot, like in the Aokigahara forest.

3.    Adopt Children

There are 98 percent of Japanese people adopt children aged 20-30 years. There is a custom for Japanese people in Japan where they will adopt adult boys, both within the family and outside. Most families do not have male heirs or have no sons at all, they will adopt their closest male relatives. In fact, they can also marry one daughter to marry a chosen man to keep the business going well. This has even been done for years. The percentage of adult male adoption is around 98 percent. Again, on average, Japanese people will maintain their self-esteem or their family so as not to be ashamed of others. So they are willing to marry off their children even though their children don't like each other.

So some of the things mentioned above must have concern between children and parents and also with the environment around us. Because socialization is needed for our lives, because we are social beings.

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Some Tourist Attractions Visited By Japanese Families In Japan

SOME TOURIST ATTRACTIONS VISITED BY JAPANESE FAMILIES IN JAPAN

Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. Today, I’m going to tell you about ”Some Tourist Attractions Visited By Japanese Families In Japan”. A few days ago was a long holiday for school children and at the same time a new year holiday.

       Many families around the world spend time with family at home or vacation with extended families for holidays in the new year yesterday. Like a family in Japan, Japanese people often spend their time on vacation with family when holidays come like yesterday's new year or holidays during summer or winter. In Japan there are many tourist attractions that can be enjoyed by parents or even for their children at once. Sometimes many tourist attractions are more dominant for parents who cannot be played by children or conversely are more dominant tourist attractions for children without being able to play for parents.

So the following are some tourist attractions frequented by Japanese families or foreign tourists with their families:

1.    Tokyo DisneyLand and Tokyo DisneySea

Picture. Tokyo DisneyLand

Picture. Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo Disneyland is nearly 2x the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo DisneySea is still 50% wider than Tokyo Disneyland. Tokyo DisneySea is the newest and the modern one next to DisneyLand Tokyo. Tokyo DisneyLand and Tokyo DisneySea are one of the best-selling tourist attractions and often the most important choice for Japanese families on vacation with family. At DisneyLand and DisneySea, there are vehicles for children to adults and even rides for children can also be enjoyed by parents or adults, so while children are playing in a vehicle but parents can still watch their children in the vehicle. The entry ticket is 6,400 yen. Open from 09:00 - 22:00.

2.    Ueno Park

Picture. Ueno Park

Picture. Ueno Zoo

Ueno Park is one of the largest parks in the city of Tokyo. In one area there is even a zoo which is the pride of Tokyo and has been the best zoo since 1882. In  this zoo there are 2600 animals in an area of ​​14.3 hectares. In the Ueno Zoo, there are animals that make this zoo a target of Japanese parents and children and this famous animal, those are a pair of pandas named Ri Ri and Shin Shin who have lived in zoo since 2011 and there is also Japanese Macaque (monkey red face). Ueno Zoo is a  tourist attraction place in Tokyo that is suitable for filling family vacations. Ueno park is also one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in bloom.

3.    Odaiba

Picture. Odaiba Tokyo Mega Web

Picture. Odaiba Diversity Tokyo Plaza

Picture. Legoland Discovery Center

Odaiba is an artificial island which is the center of shopping centers and recreational parks. Odaiba is a fairly large area with various tourist attractions in it, such as one of them is Tokyo Mega Web. If parents who like the automotive world, it could be a reason to take a child to the Tokyo Mega Web in Odaiba. This Tokyo Mega Web is a showroom for all Toyota models sold in Japan. Children can be taken to study the steering wheel at driving school. With a fee of 500 yen, children will sit in a small electric car, and learn how to stop, gas and traffic signs and at the end of the session will be given a driving license complete with photos of children. Besides Tokyo Mega Web, there are also Aquacityodaiba, Venusfort, Decks Tokyo Beach, Museum Madame Tussauds, Divercity Tokyo Plaza and Legoland Discovery Center (indoor theme park).

4.    Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree is the tallest building in Japan and an icon of Tokyo city. This skyscraper has a height of 634 meters and from the top of the Skytree tower shows a very beautiful view of the city of Tokyo, this will be a good experience for families on vacation to Skytree.

5.    Lavender Farm Tomita (Kamikawa)

Unlike other regions in Japan, Hokkaido is a very cool and fresh place to visit in the summer. The weather is not like summer in Tokyo. Everything is cool like the weather, atmosphere, nature and society. Hokkaido has many very good destinations to visit in the summer. that place is the city of lavender. Visitors' eyes will be presented with beautiful views of the vast lavender garden. So, families in Japan really enjoy the atmosphere with their children, husbands and wives.

So those are some family tourist attraction that are often visited by Japanese families and even foreign tourists. Hopefully this blog can be a reference for your tourist destination.

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Japanese Activities Before Going To Bed

JAPANESE ACTIVITIES BEFORE GOING TO BED

Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. Some times ago, I have told you about  “Activities After Waking Up Japanese People”. But today, I’m going to tell you about “Japanese Activities Before Going To Bed”.  Activities that Japanese people do after waking up are like washing their face, brushing their teeth, breakfast and preparing a lunch box (Bento) and after that go to work or go to school. Do you want to know what Japanese people do before going to bed? So don't leave to read on this blog and I'll tell you about it.

Japan is a country that always has very unique rituals and habits in contrast to other countries. Even before going to bed they also have activities that are very often carried out by Japanese people both children and adults.

The following are activities that Japanese people do before going to bed and the reason they do it.

1.    Taking A Bath

The habit of Japanese people before going to bed is bathing. Bathing is an activity carried out by Japanese people when they come home from work. They will not take a shower again after waking up in the morning. Why did they do that? Although not all Japanese do not take a shower in the morning, there are also Japanese people who are used to bathing in the morning before work even though at night they have bathed. But water in winter in Japan often makes them lazy to take a shower in the morning.

They did this because of the Japanese habit that bathing was seen as a closing activity on that day. When they are going to sleep, they usually like to take a shower first. So, they feel relaxed after a day of activities. Interestingly, Japanese people only take a bath once a day, which is when they are going to sleep. In the morning, they will not take a shower again, but only wash their face and brush their teeth, after which they do their activities.

2.    Soaking The Body

Picture. Onsen (natural hot spring)

Picture. Sento (public baths)

The  next habit that Japanese people often do before going to bed is to soak in Ofuro (soaking tub). Maybe you already know, that Japanese people like to bathe in Sento (public baths) and Onsen (natural hot springs). Almost every city and village in Japan has public bathing facilities where everyone can take a bath there.

 So, besides they bathe they will often soak after work, whether at home or at the public bath. But sometimes they are Japanese people who prefer to bathe in public baths because maybe they don't have complete bathing facilities at home and in public baths they can clean themselves while being able to socialize with other people at the public bath.

That's the life of Japanese people, like the fathers who come home from work or career women who go home from work, surely they will always do that, because that is their culture. So, if Japanese people are asked to choose to take a bath or soak in a bathtub, they would prefer to soak. Because soaking will make them relax. Japanese people are known for their hard work and overtime even if the weather is not very good, so relaxation after work is part of their lives. Japanese people are known to respect timeliness, and to reduce the time spent in the morning to get ready, they prefer to relax and cleanse themselves at night before going to bed.

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The Independence Of The Children In Japan

THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE CHILDREN IN JAPAN

 Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. Today, I’m going to tell you about “The Independence Of The Children In Japan”. Why is the independence of the children in Japan must discussed as the topic in this blog that related with family life in Japan? Because the independence of the children in Japan are very different with other countries.

         Independence is something that can be done alone without disturbing others. Japan is a country that has many people who are accustomed to being taught by parents to be independent from childhood and even before the children go to school. So there's no need to be surprised if you go or visit Japan, you can see many school children who are still in elementary school going to school alone and carrying lots of their belongings to school such as books, other supporting equipment for their school or bento that can be done by themselves without asking for help from parents or other people to bring their belongings. This is very different for several other countries in this part of the world.

         Establishing the independence of children in Japan is not something that automatically happens. It takes a long time to get used to it. Independence does not come just like that, but it requires training from parents, the government, and the surrounding environment.
         The following are supporting factors for children's independence in Japan:

1.    The Supporting Factors for the Independence of Children in Japan

a.    Parents Factors (Family)

The independence of children in Japan starts from the education of parents (family). Japanese children are slowly being left to the outside world at a very young age by their parents. Many parents believe that walking to school is the first step in teaching children to be independent. Independence is one of the Japanese attributes that distinguishes them from other countries. At the age of 3-5 years, children in Japan begin to be trained in independence with simple tasks inside or outside the home. Like, helping parents clean the house, helping parents to buy things in stores that are close to entrusting their parents' money to them. That can lead to a sense of responsibility for these children to be responsible for the assignments they are given.

When children start entering the age of kindergarten and elementary school, they are taught to organize their own school needs. They also began to learn about various types of public transportation, the ethics of crossing, and how to solve problems when getting lost on the road.

b.    Environmental Factor

The environment in Japan strongly supports children who are still small enough to start studying or who are starting to enter school. The Japanese government sees many school children who go alone or shop on the market alone because they help parents. Because of this, the Japanese government made facilities for these children. Parents in Japan also strongly believe in the surrounding environment to come into direct contact with their children. The surrounding environment is used to seeing children walking alone without their parents. Because of support from the government, the local environment also tried to install signs that were easy for children to understand. Moreover, there is a distance limit determined by the government so that elementary school children do not go to school far away. And the government also rules that schools in Japan must have the same quality standards as other schools.

According to the US Department of Security, Japan is one of the countries with a far lower crime rate than America. That's why Japanese parents are brave and believe to let go of their children to interact in a crowded environment like markets or on highways.

c.    School Rules Factor

Some schools in Japan prohibit their students from being picked up by their parents at school. For children who are just starting out in school, they naturally need practice, especially for children aged 5-6 years. In the first month, children are still delivered by their parents. But schools always encourage students to use public transportation, bicycles, or on foot. Because schools have regulations such as using public transportation, cycling, or walking when going home from school, so the school also explains exactly how these school children can do when they are out of school to go home like signs and ethics what they have to do in public places.

So, that is some of the things that become a factor of children in Japan who are very independent, not only because parents are very supportive but environmental factors strongly support the development of the independence of these children to continue to learn independently and not disturb others but is useful for people other. And the beliefs of parents with the environment around their children. Hopefully one day, the government, schools, neighborhoods and parents in Indonesia can adopt this method so that children become more independent in the future.

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The Tradition Of Drinking Tea In Japan

THE TRADITION OF DRINKING TEA IN JAPAN

Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. Some times ago, I have told you about “The Manners To Visit Or Stay In A Japanese Family House”, so if you want to stay at Japanese family house, you have to know the manners or procedures if you want to stay there. Today, I’m going to tell you about “The Tradition Of Drinking Tea In Japan”, it is related to the last topic because the tradition of drinking tea in japan is activity that must do if there are guests.

            Tea ceremony (茶道 sadō, chadō) is a Japanese tradition of serving tea to guests. In ancient times it was called chatō (茶 の 湯) or cha no yu. A tea ceremony held outdoors is called nodate. The host is also responsible for preparing pleasant situations for guests such as choosing wall paintings (kakejiku), flowers (chabana), and ceramic bowls that are suitable for the season and the status of invited guests. In general, the tea ceremony uses matcha powder tea made from finely ground green tea. The tea ceremony using matcha is called matchadō, while when using green tea the type of sencha is called senchadō. In daily conversations in Japan, tea ceremony is called ocha (tea). The term ocha no keiko can mean learning to practice etiquette for serving tea or learning etiquette as a guest in a tea ceremony. In this ceremony there is also a sweet cake called Okashi. When doing a tea ceremony, each guest and homeowner must use a kimono and sit down like the Japanese person.

            So, this ceremony reflects the personality and knowledge of the host which includes the purpose of life, ways of thinking, religion, appreciation of tea ceremony equipment and how to put art objects in the tea ceremony room. So do you know what the tradition of drinking tea is in family life. Family in Japan know what and how the tradition of drinking tea is done. They have been taught by their parents what the tradition of drinking tea is. So, the tradition of drinking tea is done to welcome guests who come to their homes, namely Japanese family homes.

            These are the benefits, purpose and the kinds of tea are served in the tradition of drinking tea in Japan:

1.    The Benefit Of The Tradition Of Drinking Tea In Japan

-       Tea served is good for health.

-       The procession of the tea ceremony is the process of learning manners.

-       Exchange of spiritual experiences between the host and the party being treated.

-       The existence of tea cultivation adds to the Japanese business field.

2.    The Purpose Of The Tradition Of Drinking Tea In Japan

Tea ceremony is one way to communicate with humans and the environment. The tea ceremony aims to create relaxed (relaxed) communication between the host and the guest.

3.    The Kinds Of Tea Served In Tea Ceremonies In Japan

a.  Green Tea, or often called Matcha is a powdered green tea that is of very high quality. Green tea has many benefits, so green tea is often used in tea ceremonies.

b.   Gyokuro, this tea grows without receiving direct sunlight, this makes the aroma of this tea very fragrant.

c.    Sencha, this tea is very common. In tea ceremonies in Japan often using this tea can be due to the ease of raw materials. This tea is planted by getting direct sunlight and Kabusecha same like sencha but it is a tea that is protected from the sun's leaves before being harvested.

Sencha Tea

Kabusecha Tea

d.    Genmaicha, a mixture of roasted maicha tea and brown rice.

e.     Bancha, is a sencha harvested in the second season.

f.    Houjicha, is baked green tea.

g.   Kukicha, comes from each top of a tea plant, by picking the parts of flowers and three leaves.

h.    Tamaryokucha, is a tea that has a very sharp aroma.

So, this is the tradition of drinking tea in Japan. This tradition is still do until now, if there is guest come to japanese family house although not always done if there are guests who come because this tradition is done quite formally such as welcoming honored guests, families, or people who first came to the Japanese house.

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The Life Of Japanese Women After Marriage

THE LIFE OF JAPANESE WOMEN AFTER MARRIAGE

 Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. Today, I’m going to tell you about “The Life Of Japanese Women After Marriage”. Do you know? How the life of Japanese women after marriage? So keep reading on my blog and I’ll tell you about it.

          Marriage is where an event or ceremony takes place to bind two people namely a man and a woman. A man and a woman who are having marriages are called brides, and after the ceremony is finished then they are called husband and wife in marital ties. Same like other countries, each family can choose how their life after marriage such as husband and wife work or husband works and wife only as housewife or vice versa but all those go back to each individual how they want. So, in Japan there is a uniqueness that some women in Japan prefer to be housewives than becoming career women.

             Here are the lives of japanese women after marriage:

1.    The position of men and women after marriage

In Japan, the position of men in Japan is very comparable when after marriage and before marriage. Because during courtship, Japanese women sacrificed a lot. There is a tradition, for example lovers do traveling or just eat dinner then pay for each one. There is no obligation for the man to treat. Of course this is rather rare in Indonesia. But when they got married, many women take control of the family because there are regulations where all the husband's salary is for his wife. In Japan there is also a culture that the wife is the pillar of the family. The wife is trusted to regulate the family economy. In general, husbands are allocated pocket money by their wives.

2.    A wife prefers to be a housewife

Some Japanese women prefer to be housewives rather than becoming career women after marriage. The common mindset of Japanese women and still do is that the role of husbands who work and earn a living, while their wives are at home to care for their husbands and children. It is true but many countries have given freedom to their citizens, especially women, to be able to work after marriage and the Japanese government has imposed laws for gender equality on employment opportunities since 1986. As for some countries and even Indonesia, it is considered normal if a woman (wife) will continue to work after marriage.

3.    Rarely leave children with other people

Married couples that have child, in Japan rarely leave their children in other people's places such as in relatives or neighbors if the couple wants to leave the house. But in the west, married couples may leave their children with relatives or neighbors if they want to go to restaurant or other like courtship.

4.    Expression of love

A boyfriend, husband, wife in Japan rarely say 'I Love You' to their partners. This does sound a little cold and weird. However, Japanese people prefer to express what they think and feel. So, they express love with action. If the family of japanese people have got children, they can adjust to call her husband or his wife according to the call of his children to his mother or to his father like okaa-san (mother) and otou-san (father).

         Those are some the lives of japanese women after marriage. So, if you want to married with japanese woman, you have to know these so you can adapt with their culture or you can teach them how is the culture of your country.

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