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birthday
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Japan
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More emphasis on the person's age and their position in the family or society, often celebrated with specific traditional rituals.
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2
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birthday
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Japan
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Celebrating birthdays with large parties and gift-giving is less common, but it is customary to eat longevity noodles on birthdays to symbolize a long life.
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3
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birthday
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Japan
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Often celebrated with a special meal with family, and the person may give gifts to others
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4
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birthday card
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Japan
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Considered important, but the emphasis is on the design and appearance of the card, and it's often given without a gift.
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5
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birthday card
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Japan
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Birthday cards are less commonly exchanged, as verbal or in-person well wishes are more valued in expressing birthday greetings.
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6
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birthday celebration
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Japan
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Traditional to eat seaweed soup on one's birthday
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1
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7
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birthday celebration
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Japan
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Includes a tradition of eating seaweed soup on one's birthday
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1
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8
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birthday celebrations
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Japan
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Often celebrated with a special meal, but less emphasis on parties and gifts
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1
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9
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birthday party
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Japan
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Commonly celebrated with family, often involving a special meal and giving gifts to the person celebrating their birthday.
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1
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10
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birthday present
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Japan
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In these countries, birthday presents are often given with great thought and consideration to show respect and appreciation for the recipient.
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1
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birthday present
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Japan
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It is common to give money as a birthday present, often in a red envelope symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
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12
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birthday present
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Japan
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The value and presentation of the birthday present are highly important, and it is customary to give monetary gifts in special envelopes.
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1
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13
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birthday present
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Japan
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Giving money as a birthday present is more common than giving physical gifts
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1
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14
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birthdays
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Japan
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Traditionally celebrated with symbolic rituals and specific gifts
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1
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15
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buddha's birthday
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Japan
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Celebrated with lantern festivals and parades
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1
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16
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celebrating birthdays
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Japan
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Mainly celebrated in a more subdued manner, often focused on the elderly
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1
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17
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celebration of age milestones
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Japan
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Significant celebrations for 20th and 60th birthdays with traditional ceremonies, special meals, and gift-giving.
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