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Japanese seasons are part of the country's culture, folklore and traditions. The four seasons are observed diligently and many linguistic and social terms are based on this aspect of Japan.
The Japanese fiscal year
The Japanese financial or fiscal year spans from April 1st to March 31st . Schools and businesses usually follow this calendar to mark the start of a new year and hold ceremonies to celebrate the new additions to their institutions.
It also takes place during the start of spring, so in Japan spring is often seen at the season for new beginnings.
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The Coronavirus disease in Japan
The Coronavirus disease in Japan is spreading, as it is in other Asian countries. People have been panic-buying toilet and tissue paper and the supply of masks in drug stores has been depleted for almost a month now.
There is little in the way of good news on the horizon as the country tries to curb the spread of the virus before the crucial April start of the bu...
Japanese fiscal and school years
The fiscal and school years begin in April in Japan. This is the month when schools have their entrance ceremonies and companies welcome new recruits./p>
It is also the month when the cherry blossoms bloom all around the country. The image of celebrating the changes in lives and new environments is almost a cliché in Japan.
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Christmas in Japan
Japan has only really started celebrating Christmas on a wide scale during the last few decades. Being a largely Buddhist country, it is not celebrated as a religious holiday.
But as with most nations and cultures in the world, the Japanese also have their own unique take on the holiday with something borrowed and something new.
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Japanese fruits
You can buy and eat a wide variety of fruits in Japan. Some of these fruits have been introduced from abroad and are recognizable to foreigners while others are native to Japan and not as well known outside of East Asia.
In the different seasons, the types of fruits available are varied and some have traditional uses in Japanese cuisine or seasonal events.
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