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  2. Ie (Japanese family system) - Wikipedia

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    Ie (家) is a Japanese term which translates directly to household. It can mean either a physical home or refer to a family 's lineage. It is popularly used as the "traditional" family structure. The physical definition of an ie consists of an estate that includes a house, rice paddies and vegetable gardens, and its own section in the local ...

  3. Culture of Japan - Wikipedia

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    The Imperial Seal of Japan is one of the national seals and a crest used by the Emperor of Japan and members of the Imperial Family. The cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata) & chrysanthemum morifolium are de facto national flowers of Japan. Japan's de facto national dish is sushi, [85] Japanese curry [86] and ramen. [87] The de facto national ...

  4. Japanese family - Wikipedia

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    Japanese family. A Japanese family of all ages. The family is called kazoku (家族) in Japanese. It's basically composed of a couple as is the family in other societies. The Japanese family is based on the line of descent and adoption. Ancestors and offspring are linked together by an idea of family genealogy, or keizu, which does not mean ...

  5. Marriage in Japan - Wikipedia

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    A woman (女) married the household (家) of her husband, hence the kanji for "wife" (嫁, yome) and "marriage," lit. "wife entering" (嫁入り, yomeiri). [4] In the absence of sons, some households would adopt a male heir (養子, or yōshi) to maintain the dynasty, a practice which continues in corporate Japan. [6] Nearly all adoptions are ...

  6. Japanese values - Wikipedia

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    Japanese values. Japanese values are cultural goals, beliefs and behaviors that are considered important in Japanese culture. From a global perspective, Japanese culture stands out for its higher scores in emancipative values, individualism, and flexibility compared to many other cultures around the world. There is a similar level of emphasis ...

  7. Wa (Japanese culture) - Wikipedia

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    Wa. (Japanese culture) Wa (和) is a Japanese cultural concept usually translated into English as "harmony". It implies a peaceful unity and conformity within a social group in which members prefer the continuation of a harmonious community over their personal interests. [1][2] The kanji character wa (和) is also a name for "Japan; Japanese ...

  8. Standard of living in Japan - Wikipedia

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    The share of total family living expenses devoted to food dropped from 35% in 1970 to 27% in 1986, while net household savings, which averaged slightly over 20% in the mid-1970s, averaged between 15 and 20% in the 1980s. Japanese households thus had greater disposable income to pay for improved housing and other consumer items.

  9. Edo society - Wikipedia

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    Edo society was a feudal society with strict social stratification, customs, and regulations intended to promote political stability. The Emperor of Japan and the kuge were the official ruling class of Japan but had no power. The shōgun of the Tokugawa clan, the daimyō, and their retainers of the samurai class administered Japan through their ...