Japanese holidays

There are 16 legal holidays in Japan.

There are 16 national holidays in Japan, in order: New Year’s Day on January 1st, Coming of Age Day on the second Monday in January, Founding Day on February 11th, the Emperor’s Birthday on February 23rd, 3 Around the Vernal Equinox on May 21st, Showa Day on April 29th, Constitution Day on May 3rd, Greening Day on May 4th, Children's Day on May 5th, Sea Day on the third Monday of July, August 11th The day of Sun Mountain.

Respect for the Aged Day on the third Monday in September, Autumn Equinox Day around September 23, Sports Day on the second Monday in October, Culture Day on November 3, and Hardworking Appreciation Day on November 23. In addition to the above national festivals, there are also a large number of folk festivals with local colors in various places.

Cultural exchange

Japan’s statutory holidays are also one of the driving factors for the country’s tourism industry. During statutory holidays, Japan’s major tourist attractions and hotels will welcome a large number of tourists. At the same time, there will be many special activities and programs to attract tourists, and the development of tourism has further promoted Japan's economic and cultural exchanges.

As time goes by, Japanese holiday celebrations have become increasingly commercialized. Various decorations and gifts have become an important part of holiday celebrations, and businesses will also launch various discounts and promotions to attract consumers. Although this commercialization trend has promoted the development of some industries, it may also gradually dilute some of the original traditional festival meanings.