Marine Day

National Holiday in Japan

JapanMarine Day, or Umi no hi, is Japan's newest holiday, and only became a nationally recognized holiday in Japan in 1996.

Before 1996, it was known as Marine Memorial Day, and was not a national holiday.

Since 2003, it has been celebrated on the third Monday in July.

As it is a modern holiday,there are no particular traditional ceremonies associated with the day

It was established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea, honour its importance, and pray for the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation.

In celebration of Marine Day all the national aquariums organize special events, water sports competitions, water shows, and cultural activities relating to the sea take place.

Many people take advantage of this summer holiday to have a rather fitting day out at the beach.

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