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How do Japanese people calculate age?

Before 1950, it was common for Japanese newborns to turn one year older on January 1st, a custom still influencing certain traditions today. Understand how Japanese people calculate age, revealing a cultural narrative that blends old and new counting systems.

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How do they count ages in Japan? Decoding the Kazoedoshi System

For centuries, Japanese culture has followed a unique system for counting a person's age that is distinctly different from Western methods. Understanding **how do they count ages in Japan** provides a fascinating insight into the nation's rich traditions, and the respectful societal view of aging.

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