Coming of Age Day
Coming of Age Day (成人の日, Seijin no Hi?) is a Japanese holiday held annually on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached the age of majority (20 years old (二十歳, hatachi?)) over the past year, and to help them realize that they have become adults. Festivities include coming of age ceremonies (成人式, seijin-shiki?) held at local and prefectural offices, as well as after-parties amongst family and friends.
Constitution Memorial Day
Constitution Memorial Day (宪法记念日, Kenpō Kinen-bi?) is a national holiday in Japan. It takes place on May third in celebration of the promulgation of the 1947 Constitution of Japan. It is a part of the collection of holidays known as Golden Week.[1]
A holiday since the current Japanese constitution came into effect on May 3, 1947, this is the only day of the year that the National Diet Building is open to the public.[2] Being a day that draws its significance from the Japanese constitution, Constitution Memorial Day is often chosen as a day to reflect on the meaning of democracy and Japanese government. For instance, in 2003, a number of newspapers featured editorials regarding the constitution's embattled Article 9.[3]
Respect for the Aged Day
Respect-for-the-Aged Day (敬老の日, Keirō no hi?) is a Japanese holiday celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens.[1] A national holiday since 1966, this used to be held on September 15. Beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September due to the Happy Monday System.
This national holiday traces its origins to 1947, when Nomatanimura (now Yachiyocho), Hyōgo Prefecture proclaimed September 15 Old Folks' Day (Toshiyori no Hi). Its popularity spread nationwide, and in 1966 it took its present name and status. Annually, Japanese media take the opportunity to feature the elderly, reporting on the population and highlighting the oldest people in the country.
Culture Day
Culture Day (文化の日, Bunka no hi?) is a national holiday held annually in Japan on November 3 for the purpose of promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavour. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.
The Emperor's Birthday
The Emperor's Birthday (天皇诞生日, Tennō tanjōbi?) is a national holiday in the Japanese calendar. It is currently celebrated on 23 December. The date is determined by the present Emperor's birthdate.[1] Emperor Akihito was born on this date in 1933.[2]
During the reign of Hirohito (Showa period, 1926–1989), the Emperor's birthday was observed on 29 April.[3] 29 April remained a public holiday, posthumously renamed Greenery Day in 1989 and Showa Day in 2007.[4]
Previous to World War II, it was called Tenchōsetsu (天长节?), or Emperor's Birthday, but after the war the new government renamed it Tennō tanjōbi, or "The Emperor's Birthday", in 1948, when it was established as a holiday by law. Under the law, the Diet of Japan must convene and change the holiday date before the reigning emperor's birthday becomes a public holiday.[5] Thus, there exists a small chance that the former emperor's birthday may come before the change can be made.
On 23 December, a public ceremony takes place at the Imperial Palace which, usually off limits to the public, opens its gates. The Emperor, accompanied by Empress Michiko and several other members of the Imperial family, appears on a palace balcony to acknowledge the birthday congratulations of crowds of festive well-wishers waving tiny Japanese flags. Only on this occasion and on 2 January may the general public enter the inner grounds of the Imperial Palace.[5]
When the Emperor ceases his greeting (however brief), the crowd starts waving the flags again and the Imperial Family wave back.[6]
National Foundation Day
National Foundation Day (建国记念の日, kenkoku kinen-no-hi?) is a national holiday in Japan celebrated annually on February 11.[1] On this day, Japanese celebrate the founding of the nation and the imperial line by its legendary first emperor, Jimmu, who established his capital in Yamato.[2]
1月15日 成人节 Coming-of-Age Day是庆祝年满20岁的青年男女成人自立的节日,有各市、镇、村的行政机关举行成人仪式的典礼。
5月5日 孩童节 coming of children's day本来是庆祝男孩的端午节,庆祝小孩成长,祈求幸福之日。
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