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Child Abuse in Japan reaches record high

Japan has boasted a reputation as a relatively crime-free nation, and has a culture that prides itself on pampering, even spoiling, children. But recent high-profile cases of child abuse have shattered that image, and have unveiled communities that have grown impersonal and uncaring for the plight of children.

…(08-05) 02:48 PDT TOKYO, Japan (AP) –Child abuse cases in Japan have risen to a record high, according to police data released Thursday, fanning concerns about safeguards in a society long known for strong family values.Japan has boasted a reputation as a relatively crime-free nation, and has a culture that prides itself on pampering, even spoiling, children.But recent high-profile cases of child abuse have shattered that image, and have unveiled communities that have grown impersonal and uncaring for the plight of children.Drawing widespread attention were media reports last month of a woman who was arrested after abandoning her two children, age 3 and 1, in her apartment without food or water until they died.Sponsored LinksHot Penny Stock Picks - Free AlertsFind stocks that move up 700% Make huge profits when you join today.PennyStockAlley.comMortgage Rates Hit 3.25%If you owe less than $729k you probably qualify for Obamas Refi Progra www.SeeRefinanceRates.comNeighbors said they heard the children crying…

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Obon, Bon Festival and Bon Odori: Japan Summer Festival

Obon is one of the most important Japanese traditions. People believe that their ancestors’ spirits come back to their homes to be reunited with their family during Obon and pray for the spirits

…Obon is one of the most important Japanese traditions. People believe that their ancestors’ spirits come back to their homes to be reunited with their family during Obon and pray for the spirits.
For the reason, Obon is an important family gathering time, and many people return to their hometowns.
Obon was originally celebrated around the 15th day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar. Obon periods are nowadays different in various regions of Japan. In most regions, Obon is celebrated around August 15th, and it typically begins 13th and ends 16th of August.
Obon or Bon Festival is a Japanese custom festival celebrated as part to honor the deceased spirits of their ancestors. It is actually a customary tradition closely related to Buddhist practice and has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years. Now Obon or Bon has turned into an event where families gather for the holiday and people will return to their ancestral family places as well as visit and clean the graves of their ancestors. It was…

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