National Holidays in Japan in 2016
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Coming-of-Age Day
- The day honors young Japanese who will reach the age of 20 at any point during the year
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: National Foundation Day
- Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC
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: Vernal Equinox Day
- In Japan the vernal equinox is a welcome holiday as it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring
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: Showa Day
- Honours the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, the reigning Emperor before, during, and after World War II
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: Constitution Memorial Day
- Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Japan on May 3rd, 1947
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: Greenery Day
- Celebrates nature. Festivities include the planting of a tree and the planting of seeds by the Emperor and Empress
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: Children's Day
- This is a day set aside to respect childrens personalities and to celebrate their happiness
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: Marine Day
- Established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea and honour its importance to the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation
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: Mountain Day
- A new holiday to take place for the first time in 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains
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: Respect for the Aged Day
- Respect of the Aged Day was established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders in the community
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: Autumnal Equinox Day
- The Autumnal Equinox marks the day that the sun crosses over the equator from the Northern to the Southern hemisphere
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: Health-Sports Day
- Japan celebrates Sports Day to promote sports and an active lifestyle to ensure a healthy mind and body
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: Culture Day
- Culture Day is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace
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: Labour Thanksgiving Day
- Labor Thanksgiving Day is a modern name for the ritual of Harvest Festival
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: The Emperor's Birthday
- The birthday of the current Emperor of Japan is always celebrated as a national holiday
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