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Graduation in Japan: Songs, Silence, and March 11

Life in Japan – Issue 018

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Mar 07, 2026
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In many countries across the Americas and Europe, graduation and new beginnings arrive with the bright, early summer light of June. In Japan, however, this special milestone comes in March, just as the harsh winter begins to fade.

In Japanese society, March is widely embraced as the most emotional month of the year. It marks a significant turning point w…

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