SEPTEMBER 1999 QUESTIONS
- (Olivia, USA)
What is the life expectancy at birth in Japan?
The Japanese are among the longest living people in the world: According to Japan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, the average life expectancy at birth for boys born in 1997 was 77.19 years, and the figure for girls was 83.82 years.
- (Nhan, USA)
What kind of clothing would people wear to funerals?
The basic rule is to wear black formal clothes, although children can go with their school uniforms instead, regardless of color. Some people--usually women--wear black kimonos, but Western clothes are the mainstream. Men usually wear a black suit, a black necktie, and a white shirt.
- (Alisa)
Can you give me some information about Japanese language schools?
The WorldWide Classroom lets you search among schools across the world by country or by category.
- (Alyssa)
Can you please tell me if the Japanese tea ceremony is still practiced today?
Yes, it's still practiced by some people, often as a hobby. You can find out about the art and its history in our "What is the Tea Ceremony?" page.
- (Devin, Canada)
What kind of health care system is in place in Japan?
All Japanese citizens, as well as foreigners living in Japan, have the right to be covered under one of six health insurance plans. The main ones are the employees' health insurance (for private-sector employees) and the national health insurance (for people who don't qualify for any of the other plans). Members of these plans usually have to pay between 10% and 30% of their medical expenses.
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