What national festivals are there in Japan?

Take 20 19 as an example. The legal holidays in Japan are:

65438+1 October1New Year's Day; 65438+ 10 month 14 adult days

February 1 1 National Day

March 2 1 vernal equinox

April 29th, Showa Day

1 May, the day when the new emperor ascended the throne; May 3, Constitution Day; Green Day on May 4th; May 5th Children's Day

(April 29th to May 5th is the Golden Week in Japan. In 20 19, the new emperor ascended the throne and ushered in the "ten consecutive holidays" from April 27th to May 6th).

July 15 Ocean Festival

The third Monday in July is designated as Ocean Day. This festival is very special, not from traditional folk customs. Its purpose is to thank the sea for its kindness and pray for Japan's prosperity.

August 1 1 Mountain Day

This festival is very new. It was decided on 20 14. Like Ocean Day, it is also a festival related to nature, which aims to remind people of the benefits of mountains and get close to nature. On this day, people will organize mountain climbing activities.

September 16, Respect for the Elderly Day; September 23rd, the Autumn Equinox Festival.

65438+1October 14 Sports Festival; 65438+1October 22nd, the new emperor acceded to the throne.

165438+1October 3rd Cultural Festival; 165438+1October 23rd Labor Thanks Day