Holidays
More information about holidays in Japan.
- Celebrating Setsubun
Setsubun means roughly "division of seasons" and is celebrated the day before the first day of spring, according to the Japanese lunar calendar. In 2006,...
- Golden Week
Japan has a reputation for hard work, but let us assure you of one thing: it's a nation that takes its holidays just as seriously!...
- Japanese Holidays
The Japanese only celebrate thirteen national holidays. On these days, government offices, banks, and many businesses are closed. Our calendar also notes dates of national importance that are not technically national holidays.
- National Foundation Day
Kenkoku Kinen No Hi (also known as Kenkoku Kinenbi) is celebrated on February 11 and is a national holiday. The purpose of National Foundation day...