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Respect for the aged day (Keiro No Hi) September 18th is a national holiday called "Keiro No Hi" in Japan. "Keiro" means that we should pay our respect for aged people. It appears that aged people are respected in Japan, but it is not the case actually. 9月18日は「敬老の日」という名称の国民の休日です。「敬老」とは、高齢者に敬意を払う、という意味です。日本では、高齢者は尊敬されているように見えますが、実際には違います。

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Respect for the aged day (Keiro No Hi)

September 18th is a national holiday called "Keiro No Hi" in Japan. "Keiro" means that we should pay our respect for aged people. It appears that aged people are respected in Japan, but it is not the case actually but that is actually not the case .

9月18日は「敬老の日」という名称の国民の休日です。「敬老」とは、高齢者に敬意を払う、という意味です。日本では、高齢者は尊敬されているように見えますが、実際には違います。
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Anglo-style journalism (UK or US) including social media tends to take a mildly witty or clever tone. More so than German or French, I find (the only other languages I can read).
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Yes, sentences in this column does not reflect a line feed. But I got your various alternatives. It is very helpful, or interesiting, for me to know "journalistic in style" as I never become to know by learning alone.
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A couple of variations, maybe a bit more journalistic in style. On September 18, Japanese celebrate "Keiro No Hi," a national holiday dedicated to respecting the elderly. OR On September 18, Japanese pay their respects to the elderly with a national holiday, known as "Keiro No Hi." (You put the following point quite harshly. If these were lines in a newspaper article, for example, this critical point would typically be introduced more softly.) While, on the surface, Japanese society makes a great show of respect for the aged, the reality is less admirable. OR While respect for the aged is held up as a traditional value throughout Japan, the facts on the ground are less compelling. PS–Sorry my text is coming out as a single paragraph. This comment editor does not seem to like my keyboard!?

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