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???? (Respect-for-the-Aged-Day)

• By
• Mike Howie

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History

• Started by Mayor Masaokadowaki of Yachigocho
  Village in 1947
• Declared September 15 as Old Folks Day
• Became a national holiday in 1966
• Moved to the third Monday of September in 2003
  because of the Happy Monday Seido

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Why do they have this holiday?

• It is a day to express respect for aged people,
  thank them for their contributions to society,
  and celebrate their longevity

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How is it celebrated?

• There are no particular customs because this is a
  relatively new holiday
• The Governor of Tokyo visits centenarians and
  presents them with commemorative gifts
• Most people do something with their elders on
  this day (shopping, golfing, etc.)

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Who is it for?

• Designed for people over 65
• Not just family, anyone that you know that is
  over 65

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Statistics

• 22 million people in Japan are 65 or older (17
  of Japans population)
• The oldest living person is Japanese and is 115
• Average life expectancy for a Japanese woman is
  84 to 93
• Average life expectancy for a Japanese man is 78
  to 87

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Kanji

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