A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

Japanese holiday to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached the age of majority (20 years old) and became adults. It's held annually on the second Monday of January

Celebrating the foundation of Japan and the accession of its first emperor, Emperor Jimmu at Kashihara gū on 11 February 660 BC

Celebration of the birthday of the reigning Emperor, which is currently 23 December, ( Emperor Akihito's birthday). Akihito is due to retire on 30 April 2019, meaning that the holiday will not be observed in 2019, and its next celebration will be on the birthday of Crown Prince Naruhito (23 February 2020).

Celebration of the birthday of the reigning Emperor, which is currently 23 December, ( Emperor Akihito's birthday). Akihito is due to retire on 30 April 2019, meaning that the holiday will not be observed in 2019, and its next celebration will be on the birthday of Crown Prince Naruhito (23 February 2020).

It's the holiday celebrating the spring (vernal) equinox. People spend the day with their families and pay homage to the ancestors, visiting their graves. Usually it fall between March 19–22.

Shōwa Day honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989.

It's a national holiday in Japan which celebrates the promulgation of the 1947 Constitution of Japan.

It's a national holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the Emperor Shōwa's birthday. Now it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings.

A day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the well-being and rights of children.

It's a national holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the Emperor Shōwa's birthday. Now it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings.

Japanese national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in July as a day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans and for hoping for the prosperity of the maritime nation that is Japan.

The holiday is to provide opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains.

A Japanese designated public holiday to honor elderly citizens. It is celebrated on the third Monday in September.

Commemorates the autumnal equinox.

Commemorates the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and also the promotion of sports and an active lifestyle. Falls in the second Monday in October. For 2020 only, Sports Day will be held on July 24, to coincide with the opening of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

A national holiday held for the purpose of promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavor. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.

Commemorates labor and production and giving one another thanks; formerly a harvest festival

Commemorates labor and production and giving one another thanks; formerly a harvest festival