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A Look at Japanese Funeral Practices

Cultural traditions in a country with a cremation rate of almost 100 percent

Japan has the highest cremation rate in the world at over 99 percent, with some local governments even banning burials. Cremation was reserved for the rich until after World War II.  However, once the cleanliness and efficiency of the practice … Continue reading

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