Japanese Culture (Kaito Higa)

Hello everyone.

 This time, I would like to introduce one of the Japanese cultures.

 The topic I chose is a Japanese public holiday.

 Do you know there’re a lot of public holidays established in Japan.

 I will tell you about the name of the day and the origin of the day.

 

On January 1st is New Year’s Day. It is the day which starts with a New Year celebration.

 The second Monday of January is Coming-of-Age Day. It is the day for congratulation the young kids who realize they are grown-up and represent as an individual.

 February 11th is the National Foundation Day. It is the day for the cultivation of our mind which recalls foundation of a nation and love for our country.

 March 21st is the Spring Equinox Day. It is the day for praising nature and showing love for all living things.

 April 29st is the Greenery Day. It is day to nurture rich sprits by becoming close to nature and thanking nature’s blessing.

 May 3rd is Constitution Day. It is the day for commemoration the enforcement of the constitution and hoping growth of the nation.

 May 4th is a local holiday because the previous day and the next day is holiday.

 May 5th is the Children’s Day. It is the day on which wishes are expressed that the children grow up good and find happiness. This day is also for expressing thanks to mother.

 These consecutive holidays are called Golden week in japan. We often go on trip with our family during these holidays.

 The third Monday of July is the Marine. This day is for giving thanks for the many blessing Japan receives from ocean and also for hoping to prosper as maritime country.

 The third Monday of September is Aged People’s Day. It is the day for showing respect and affecting to the elderly people who devoted themselves to society for many years and for celebrating their long life.

 September 23rd is Autumnal Equinox Day. It is the day when ancestors are honored and remembering the deceased.

 The second Monday of October is the Sports Day. It is the day to be familiar with sports and cultivate healthy mind and body.

 November 3rd is the Culture Day. It is the day to love freedom and equality, promoting culture.

 November 23rd is Labor Thanks Giving Day. It is the day for praising and cerebration of labor and production. The people thank for benefits of labor.

 December 23 is The Emperor’s Birthday. It is the day for celebration birthday of emperor.

 It is important that we understand the meaning of these holidays.

 Thank you for your reading.