concept   obituary
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, obituaries are rare in newspapers and online, with emphasis on private mourning and memorial services.
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1 autopsy Japan Typically only performed with permission from the family and religious considerations are taken into account 1
2 autopsy Japan Generally avoided due to cultural and religious beliefs regarding respect for the deceased 1
3 embalming Japan Uncommon practice due to cultural and religious beliefs regarding the sanctity of the body after death 1
4 obituary Japan Less common to publish obituaries in newspapers, and instead, the focus may be more on private mourning and memorial services 1
5 obituary Japan Obituaries are not commonly featured in newspapers; instead, death announcements often take place through funeral services and personally distributed mourning cards. 1
6 obituary Japan Writing or reading obituaries is often considered taboo and is generally avoided in these cultures. 1
7 obituary Japan Not commonly published in newspapers and online platforms; death announcements are often made through family and close social circles without specific obituary formats. 1