All upcoming holidays for Japan.
Japan is a country that has a rich cultural heritage and a unique way of life. Japan celebrates a number of holidays throughout the year, each with their own significance and traditions.
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New Year’s Day: The first day of the year is a national holiday in Japan. People visit shrines and temples to offer prayers and seek blessings for the new year.
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Coming of Age Day: This holiday is celebrated on the second Monday of January and is a day to celebrate young people who have turned 20 years old, which is the age of adulthood in Japan.
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Setsubun: This holiday is celebrated on February 3rd and marks the beginning of spring. People throw roasted soybeans at demons to drive away bad luck and bring good fortune.
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Hinamatsuri: This is a festival celebrated on March 3rd, also known as the Doll Festival. Families display ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, and their court.
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Golden Week: This is a series of holidays that take place from late April to early May. It includes Showa Day, Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, and Children’s Day.
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Tanabata: This festival is celebrated on July 7th and is based on a Japanese legend about two lovers who are separated by the Milky Way and can only meet once a year.
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Obon: This is a festival held in mid-August to honor the spirits of ancestors. People visit their family graves and light lanterns to guide the spirits back home.
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Respect for the Aged Day: This holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of September and is a day to honor and show appreciation for the elderly.
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Culture Day: This is a national holiday celebrated on November 3rd to promote culture and the arts.
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Christmas: Although not a national holiday, Christmas is celebrated in Japan as a secular holiday with decorations and gift-giving.