Japan Why Japanese Schools Teach Children to Read the Air
Japanese schools often look disciplined and peaceful from the outside, but behind the silence is an invisible pressure to read the air, fit in, and hide discomfort.
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Society The Truth Behind Japan’s Labor Shortage 2
The reality for elderly people is that they have to work even after retirement. The situation is completely different from the Showa era, and it is no longer possible to live on a pension. Even if they receive welfare, they are under strict surveillance from those around them, and life remains difficult for the elderly.