concept   decades
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the significance of decades is linked to historical perspective and traditional ceremonies at shrines.

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1 eighty Japan Symbolizes good fortune and prosperity due to its similarity to the character for wealth 1
2 eighty Japan In these countries, the number 'eighty' may be represented and pronounced differently in their respective languages. 1
3 eighty Japan Considered an auspicious age as it sounds similar to the word for 'wealth' or 'fortune'. 1
4 four decades later Japan May not carry as much significance, as these cultures often have longer historical perspectives and may refer to events centuries or even millennia ago. 1
5 millennium Japan Marked with traditional ceremonies and prayers at shrines and temples 1
6 sixties Japan Refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, often associated with the tail end of the post-war period and economic recovery. 1
7 sixties Japan Refers to the 1960s decade, but with less emphasis on counterculture and more focus on economic growth and modernization 1