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School

The school year runs from February to December. Children attend (上學) school for about four hours in the morning or the afternoon. About a quarter of children in Brazil do not attend school at all.

Play

Football is the most popular sport. Brazil’s beautiful beaches also make swimming and volleyball popular.

Family

Brazilian families are often large. Nearly a third of the population is under eighteen！

School

The school day begins from 8∶00 am to 4∶00 pm, with a two­hour lunch break. Schools close on Wednesday and Sunday, and are closed for a half day on Saturday.

Play

Football, bicycling and tennis are favorite sports in France. In some areas, pelote, a traditional ball game, is also very popular.

Family

Most French mothers work; the majority of preschool children attend day care centres known as crèches.

France has laws about naming children and all names have to be chosen from an official list.

School

Schools in Japan are very competitive . Even preschoolers may attend “cramming  schools” to prepare for exams. There is a summer break about six weeks, but the children have homework during this time.

Play

Comic books have been popular in Japan since the 1700s. Comics now account for about 40% of all published material in Japan. Kite flying is enjoyed by people of every age.

Family

Homes in Japan are small, on average. The typical family of four lives in five small rooms. Most fathers in Japan work long hours. As a result, some children only see their fathers on weekends or holidays.