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October 24, 2017

Japanese National Holidays

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For as much as the Japanese work ethic is praised, they sure have quite a lot of national holidays. (At least it seems so as I type this…)
This list may be a little out of date. Please consult a calendar before making dinner reservations.

WHEN?NAME:WHAT?
Jan 1元日
ganjitsu
New Year’s Day		New year is celebrated
2nd Monday in Jan成人の日
seijin no hi
Coming of Age Day		Those who are 20 become adults
Feb 11建国記念の日
kenkoku kinen no hi
National Foundation Day		Japan’s legendary first emperor, Jimmu, is said to have began his reign
Mar 20 or 21春分の日
shunbun no hi
Vernal Equinox Day		 
Ap ri l 29緑の日
midori no hi
Greenery Day		Celebrate nature’s goodness & former Emperor Showa’s birthday
May 3憲法記念日
kenpou kinenbi
Constitution Day		Commemorates the Costitution of Japan
May 4( Added Holiday )Golden Week wouldn’t be Golden Week if you had to work in-between two consecutive holidays!
May 5子どもの日
kodomo no hi
Children’s Day		This is the holiday where Carp kites are put up outside
July 20海の日
umi no hi
Marine Day		Starting in 1996 this holiday recognizes the importance the ocean holds for Japan
Sept 15敬老の日
keirou no hi
Respect for the Aged Day		Celbrates the elderly
Sept 23 or 24秋分の日
shuubun no hi
Autumnal Equinox Day		 
2nd Monday in Oct体育の日
tai iku no hi
Health Sports Day		Promotes sports and health
Nov 3文化の日
bunka no hi
Culture Day		Celebrates culture
Nov 23勤労感謝の日
kinrou kansha no hi
Labor Thanksgiving day		For as hard as the Japanese work, they need this and more!
Dec 23天皇誕生日
tennou tanjoubi
Emperor’s Birthday		Japan’s present Emperor, Akihito’s birthday

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