Want to know more about the events of the year in Japan? This category of events explains the basic knowledge and origin of Japanese holidays and other events.
In Japan, January 1 is called ” Gantan(元旦、New Year’s Day). The term “Gantan（元旦）” is only used in New Year’s greeting cards, and we usually do not pay much attention to it. However, we often ask ourselves questions like “What does ” Gantan(元旦)” mean? or “Am I using it correctly? I have to think a little …
What is the difference between Gantan and Ganjitsu? Read More »
Does your country have a national holiday called “Yama no Hi(Mountain Day)”? In Japan, an island country with many mountains, August used to be a month without a national holiday, but finally August 11 was established as a national holiday as “Yama no Hi” (Mountain Day). Since “Mountain Day” falls just before the Bon Festival, …
When is “Yama no Hi(山の日 Mountain Day）”? What is its meaning? Read More »
Do you know Keiro no Hi(敬老の日 Respect for the Aged Day)? Respect for the Aged Day in 2022 is September 19. This Respect for the Aged Day is a holiday with no fixed date due to the Happy Monday system. Therefore, it is a little difficult to determine what the day is about from the …
Meaning of Keiro no Hi(敬老の日 Respect for the Aged Day) Read More »
Like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is fixed as “XXX day of XXX month”. Mother’s Day is somehow recognizable because it is thought of as being after the May holidays. However, Father’s Day is usually celebrated after Mother’s Day, and the idea of celebrating Mother’s Day first can lead to inadvertently celebrating Father’s Day. …… No, …
Do you know “Autumnal Equinox Day”? Many newcomers to Japan may not know it. Like the vernal equinox, the autumnal equinox can be different from the previous year. It is a little frustrating that we cannot say “what day in September” because there is no fixed date. And we inevitably have to check the date …
When is the Autumnal Equinox and what does it mean? Read More »
Every year, November 23 is a national holiday, “勤労感謝の日 Kinro kansha no Hi : Thanksgiving Day for Labors”. When I was in elementary school, I had an image of this day as a day to give presents to my father who always worked, in other words, as “Father’s Day. Later, when I learned the word …
What is the meaning of “Kinro kansha no Hi, Labor Thanksgiving Day”? Read More »
Did you know that Japan has a day called “体育の日 たいいくのひ, Physical Education Day”? Physical Education Day is a national holiday, a day off, and is associated with “good weather. Since it is in October, it is neither hot nor cold, and many free events are held. Let’s take a look at the origin of …
What is the meaning and origin of “Taiiku no Hi, Physical Education Day”? Read More »
If you spend summers in Japan, you have probably heard of the day called “Sea Day (Umi no hi)”. Well, when is the day of the sea? In 2022, it is Monday, July 18. However, this date does not necessarily appear immediately without confirmation. On this page, we will look at the origin of Marine …
Have you ever spent Children’s Day in Japan? In my case, I was impressed by samurai armor more than anything else. When Japanese people were children, they were very afraid of these samurai’s faces. They don’t even like to approach them, especially at night, and there are even children who always wonder if they can’t …
What is the meaning of decorating helmets and armor on Children’s Day? Read More »
As the saying goes, “Bon and New Year’s Day”, Obon is as important to the Japanese as New Year’s Day. There are various events and customs that take place during Obon. These vary from region to region, but the welcoming fire and the sending off fire are often held in some form or another. On …
What should we do about “Mukaebi” and “Okuribi” during Obon? Read More »
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