Public Holidays in Japan

Japanese Society

What Is Shunbun no Hi? Japan’s Spring Equinox Holiday and Its Deeper Meaning

Shunbun no Hi (Spring Equinox Day) is a national holiday in Japan that honors nature and ancestors. Learn its meaning, traditions, and how Japanese people celebrate it.
2025.03.16 2025.06.04
Japanese Society
Japanese Culture

Showa Day: Japan’s National Holiday Reflecting on the Showa Era

Discover the meaning of Showa Day, Japan’s April 29 national holiday. Learn how it evolved from Greenery Day and why it serves as a time for reflection on Japan’s complex 20th-century history.
2024.04.29 2025.06.04
Japanese Culture
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