Emperor Reiwa’s Birthday (aka Naruhito) is celebrated every year of his reign on February 23rd. It is customary for the reigning emperor’s birthday in Japan to be a public holiday. Libraries, zoos, museums, etc. are still open as well as convenience, department, and grocery stores. But schools, city offices, banks, and various businesses have a free day!
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NyuBai or TsuyuIri is the official beginning of the rainy season in Japan. Of course the weather doesn’t obey calendars, but it does begin about this time every year. Farmers use this date to determine the rice planting season. From now on just expect many beautiful Ajisai flowers to blossom until July.
YOSAKOI Soran Festival in Sapporo YOSAKOI ソーラン祭り YOSAKOI ソーランまつり
This festival is held yearly for five days and usually ends on the second Sunday of June. But the schedule can change of there are other big events going in Sapporo at the same time. So please double check the festival website!
Toki no Kinenbi: The Japanese Anniversary of Time 時の記念日 ときのきねんび
Toki no Kinenbi, or The Anniversary of Time in Japan, on June 10th every year commemorates the day when a clock device was first used in Japan.
Halloween in Japan ハロウィーン
Halloween in Japan has its own flavor of events and festivals usually much more geared for adults, but there are many huge public events for kids too!
Nagasaki Kunchi Festival 長崎くんち ながさきくんち
About the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival he Nagasaki Kunchi Festival is held from October 7th through 9th every year. It got its name from being originally held on the 9th day …
Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 けいろうのひ
Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September every year as a Grandparents’ day in Japan where the elderly are thanked for their wisdom.
Hassaku Festival 八朔祭 はっさくまつり
The Hassaku Festival is the last of the summer festivals. It is a time to pray for calm weather so as not to flatten the rice fields and ruin the harvest!
