JP 2700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Rakugo, Infant Mortality, Burakumin
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[note: * = important to remember for the upcoming quiz] Rakugo = traditional japanese stand-up comedy; the comedian only has one or two props, and thus uses sound effects and acting to be successful. Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world due to diet, the health care system, and high living. The most important food groups are grains (rice), vegetables, seaweed, and fish. There are minimal amounts of fruits and dairy in the traditional japanese diet. The average japanese person eats of the amount of meat that the average westerner does. Japan has the lowest rate of obesity in the world. Life expectancy: japan has the highest number of centenarians in the world. Of medical bills are paid by japanese people themselves. Premiums are tied to one"s age and income. All doctors specialize in something; there are no general practitioners in japan. The state covers 70% of one"s medical bills.
