September 15 is Keiro no Hi, or Respect for the Aged Day. When it was first established in 1951, it was Toshiyori no Hi, or Old Folks' Day. It became a national holiday in 1966, and its name changed.
Because this is a relatively new event, there are no traditional customs associated with it, though there are usually government and cultural events.
Japan has the longest life expectancy of any country. In 1995, the life expectancy was 76.36 years and for women it was 82.84 years. Twenty two percent of the population is 65 or over, and 10% is over 75.
Happy Respect for the Aged Day!
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Stan Sakai
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Happy Respect for the Aged Day
Mr. Sakai (trying to be more formal),
Thanks for informing us of that. I never knew about the celebration of the Aged Day though I was aware that Japan has a long-lived population. My family on my mom's side were long-lived with my grandma living into her nineties.
Lol, when I first read it I didn't know whether to wish you a 'Happy Respect for the Aged Day' or not as some people can be sensitive about getting older (I guess I feel it after turning 40 this year...). But, regardless, I offer you respect for all the great work you do on UY. It's brought a lot of pleasure, excitement and knowledge for all who read your work!
Thank you.
-Sean
Thanks for informing us of that. I never knew about the celebration of the Aged Day though I was aware that Japan has a long-lived population. My family on my mom's side were long-lived with my grandma living into her nineties.
Lol, when I first read it I didn't know whether to wish you a 'Happy Respect for the Aged Day' or not as some people can be sensitive about getting older (I guess I feel it after turning 40 this year...). But, regardless, I offer you respect for all the great work you do on UY. It's brought a lot of pleasure, excitement and knowledge for all who read your work!
Thank you.
-Sean
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Marchino
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hi,
i never heard about that day calebration and its a coincidence because here in Mexico we celebreta 15 of September the Independence day when Miguel Hidalgo y Cortilla made a call to all the people to revealed against the Spain domination this day a lot of poeple go to a plaza of their citys and they do the calling we say to it "El Grito or dar el Grito" and in the plaza we make a party with food and also a Fair its a really fun day
Adios,
Marchino
i never heard about that day calebration and its a coincidence because here in Mexico we celebreta 15 of September the Independence day when Miguel Hidalgo y Cortilla made a call to all the people to revealed against the Spain domination this day a lot of poeple go to a plaza of their citys and they do the calling we say to it "El Grito or dar el Grito" and in the plaza we make a party with food and also a Fair its a really fun day
Adios,
Marchino
Ohmigod! How cute! I really like this idea. ^_^ gotta love your elders...and don't Japan eat a lot healthyer then other countires?...