What are the main festivals in Japan? Thank you for your questions.

Reference:/misc/2002-03/26/content _ 331474.htm Japan has been advocating foreign technologies and articles since ancient times. As long as it feels good, it will actively introduce them and then "localize" them to make them a part of Japanese culture. Japanese festivals are no exception, and most of them are deeply influenced by China. Most festivals in Japan are passed down according to the sacrificial activities of shrines (temples) in various places, so Japan calls festivals "sacrifices". In ancient Japan, "sacrifice" was purely an act of praying to God, but today's "sacrifice" is full of entertainment, drama and commerce. According to statistics, a "sacrifice" is held almost every day in a region of Japan. Legal holidays in Japan: On legal national holidays, schools, institutions and enterprises are closed. New Year's Day: 1 month 1 day. According to Japanese custom, before New Year's Eve, you should clean up, hang a straw rope at the door, insert oranges (called "note rope"), and place pine, bamboo and plum (called "door pine", which has been replaced by pictures) in front of the door for good luck. On New Year's Eve, the whole family get together for dinner and listen to the "New Year's Eve bell" at midnight. Eat rice cake soup (called "miscellaneous cooking") on New Year's Day morning. Young men and women who have reached the age of 20 wear traditional costumes to celebrate Adult Day: the second Monday of January every year. The Japanese Adult Festival originated from the ancient adult ceremony and was influenced by China's "crown ceremony". The so-called "coronation ceremony" refers to a coronation ceremony held by men as adults. From the day when the crown was added, the crown winner was recognized as an adult by the society. Japan imitated China's old ritual system and started the coronation system in the 11th year of Emperor Tianwu (AD 683). According to China's ancient theory of Yin and Yang, Jiazi and Bingyin are the most auspicious days of Guanri, especially the first month. 1948, in order to make young people realize that they have become full members of society, the Japanese government stipulated that people over the age of 20 should live an adult life according to folk customs. Young men and women who have reached the age of 20 should wear traditional costumes to attend adult ceremonies of the government or non-governmental organizations, including young people's oaths, elders' congratulations and visits to shrines, as well as various traditional entertainment activities (click on the picture above to see a larger picture). Date of establishment: February 1 1 day. According to Japanese mythology, Emperor Jimmu unified Japan and established Japan on February 660 BC 1 1. The predecessor of "Founding Day" was Japan's "Imperial Day" before the Second World War. Before and during World War II, in order to cultivate the militaristic thought of worshipping the emperor among the people, the rulers at that time took this day as a memorial day to commemorate the achievements of the ancestors of the Japanese emperor in "establishing" Japan. 1948 When the National Holiday Law was promulgated, this festival was denied. 1952 When the Festival Law was revised, February 1 1 day was renamed as "People's Republic of China (PRC) Founding Day". Since then, there have been two different views in Japanese society: for and against. Vernal equinox: The vernal equinox on the calendar is different every year. Praise nature and care for creatures. Constitution Day: May 3rd. 1On May 3, 947, Japan abolished the Meiji Constitution and adopted a new one. Boys' Day (Dragon Boat Festival): May 5th. On this day, the "carp flag" is hung in front of the family with a son, wishing the boy a healthy growth. Japan regards May 5th of the solar calendar as the Dragon Boat Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival is the same as the Boys' Day, so every family sticks calamus leaves on the door, and hangs Zhong Kui to exorcise evil spirits and eat cakes (called "cypress cakes") or zongzi at home. "Acorus calamus" is homophonic with "martial arts", and "carp flag" means carp yue longmen. The carp flag is a hollow carp made of cloth or silk. There are three colors: black for father, red for mother and blue for boy. The number of blue flags represents the number of boys. The Japanese believe that carp is a symbol of strength and courage, expressing parents' desire that their children and grandchildren become brave and strong soldiers. According to the principle of "respecting children's personality, seeking children's happiness and thanking mothers", this day was designated as a national public holiday. Sea Day: July 20th. It was made in 194 1 year and has been a national day since 1996. Japan is surrounded by the sea, and it is formulated to thank the kindness from the sea and pray for becoming a maritime country and prosperity of the country. Respect for the elderly: September 15. Japanese people can't call "birthday" until they are 42 years old, which is usually called "first old". At the age of 60, it is called "returning the calendar". Happy birthday at the age of 77, Mi Shou at the age of 88, and Bai Shou at the age of 99, that is, one hundred words are missing, and living to the age of 100 is called Bai Shou. Every year on September 15, physical examination, house renovation, giving souvenirs, organizing condolences and other activities to respect the elderly will be carried out all over Japan. On the other hand, the elderly carry out healthy activities according to their hobbies. On this day, the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare will also publish a "list of longevity people" and publish it in local newspapers. Only/kloc-people over 0/00 can enter the grave. Autumnal equinox: The autumnal equinox on the calendar is different from year to year, and it is the day when the emperor worships his ancestors in autumn. Sports Festival: the second Monday in October. Commemorate the opening of the 18 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Cultural Festival: 1 1 3rd of the month. 1945 years ago, this day was celebrated as the birthday of Emperor Meiji. After the war, its theme was "Love freedom, love equality and promote cultural development". On this day, people who have made outstanding contributions to cultural undertakings are awarded the "Cultural Medal". Hard-working Thanksgiving Day: 1 1 23rd. Advocate hard work, celebrate the development of production, and citizens thank each other. Emperor's birthday:1February 23rd. Emperor Akihito was born on 19331February 23rd. Japanese folk festivals: New Year's Day: 1 month 1 day. This day celebrates the arrival of the New Year. The three days from New Year's Day to 1 March 3 are called "the first month" and do not go to work. In the new year, people visit shrines or friends' homes to celebrate the New Year, drink and eat unique food. Children play Japanese cards, fly kites and play badminton. In the new year, pulling a straw rope and inserting pine branches on the door means "inserting trees to welcome the arrival of the gods" The time for decorating pine branches is 1 day to 7/day, also called "pine inside". Kamakura Festival: February in Yokosuga, Akita Prefecture. On the eve of Kamakura Festival, children gathered in a snow house named "Kamakura", about 2 meters long and wide, drinking sweet wine and eating biscuits. There is an altar in the middle of the house to worship the water god. During the two-day Kamakura Festival, tourists were invited to the igloo to taste Japanese rice wine and rice cakes (click on the left to see a larger picture). Girls' Day (Puppet Festival): March 3rd. This is a festival for Japanese girls. The origin of this festival is very early, which can be traced back to heian period 700 years ago. Today's celebration was handed down from the edo period. Families with girls should provide small dolls (also called "baby dolls") to wish their girls growth and good luck. This kind of doll is expensive, and almost all the girls' parents, especially grandparents, want to buy her a beautiful doll. Several people put one floor, and many people put several floors with a "puppet rack". They can put seven or eight floors at most, and the top floor is mostly an emperor and a queen. Girls get these dolls when they are one year old, and then they will show them on March 3 every year until they get married. Chinese Valentine's Day: On July 7th, Altair and Vega, separated by the east and west banks of the Milky Way, can only meet on this day every year. This is a fusion of China legends and ancient Japanese customs. On July 7, people presented corn and eggplant in front of the courtyard, tied colorful poems with lyrics and wishes on bamboo poles, and prayed that girls' skills were as dexterous as weaver girls. It is said that Valentine's Day in China began in Tian Ping, Emperor Shengwu, for six years. Every "Chinese Valentine's Day", women play all kinds of games together, and the most common one is "seeking cleverness". Bonsai: August 15 or so. Bonihara Festival is the largest traditional festival among Japanese people, also known as "Soul Festival", "Lantern Festival" and "Buddhist All Souls Association". Originally, it was a day to worship ancestors and pray for blessings, but now it is a festival of family reunion and happy countryside. Every time the Kasahara Festival, Japanese companies have a holiday for 7 to 15 days, and people rush back to their hometown for reunion. People living in small towns and rural areas have to wear summer kimonos and dance obon. Appreciating the Moon: On August 15th and September 13th of the lunar calendar, when the moon is full, doors and windows are decorated with wheat awns, and the moon god is worshipped with wine and jiaozi, hoping for a calm and beautiful autumn. The other shore: 7 days before and after the vernal equinox and autumn equinox. During this period, ancestors were sacrificed, Buddhist ceremonies were held and tombs were visited. July 53: July 53 is a unique festival in Japan. 1 1 month15th, 3-year-old and 5-year-old boys and 3-year-old and 7-year-old girls wore bright kimonos to pay homage, praying for the gods to bless their smooth growth. It is said that this custom began in the mid-edo period. On this day, children will eat "red bean rice" and a red or white bar candy "Chitose Sugar" specially made to celebrate the Seventh Five-Year Plan, hoping that children will be lively and healthy and live forever. In ancient times, the Japanese regarded odd numbers as auspicious numbers, among which "753" was the least taboo number (on the contrary, four and nine were the most taboo numbers in Japan). New Year's Eve:1February 3 1 Sunday night, people are eating buckwheat noodles and listening to the 108 New Year's Eve bells from the temple. It symbolizes people's prayers for happiness. May it be as long as soba noodles. In addition, there are many festivals and anniversaries in Japan: Northern Territory Day: February 7th. 1855 On February 7, Japan and Russia concluded the Treaty of Japan-Russia Friendly Relations (Shimoda Treaty), which stipulated that the four northern islands were Japanese territory. 198 1 year 1 month 6, the cabinet meeting convened by the Japanese government officially decided to designate February 7 as "Northern Territory Day" to promote the movement to recover the northern territory. Bikini Day: March 1 day. 1 March, 9541day, the United States exploded a hydrogen bomb over Bikini Island, killing more than 20 Japanese sailors. The Japanese people hold activities on this day every year to oppose the American aggressive policy and nuclear war. Admission: In Japan, the new school year, the children's admission ceremony and the company welcoming new people are all held in April when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. In the eyes of the Japanese, it is natural for everything to start like this. Mountain Sacrifice: April 14-15. Alpine Festival is an annual festival to worship the Nizhi Shrine, the "land god" in Gaoshan City, Gifu County. Luxury floats organized by all walks of life in the city participated in the festival and paraded in all streets of the city. Summer Festival: Tens of thousands of people celebrate the three-day Summer Festival in Asakusa, Tokyo, to welcome the arrival of summer (left). Mount Fuji "Mountain Opening" Day: July 1 day. The mountaineering season begins every year. Fire Sacrifice of "Damen Temple" in Kyoto: August 16. An orchid festival was held in Ruyiyue (also known as Damensi Mountain) in the eastern suburb of Kyoto. There are 75 fire beds halfway up the mountain, forming the word "big" In the kang, you can relax, chop wood and make a fire around 8 pm. The first stroke of "Da" is 73 meters long, the second stroke is 146 meters long, and the third stroke is 124 meters long. According to legend, once upon a time, when a temple at the foot of Ruyi Yueshan caught fire, the Buddha, the main Buddha of this temple, rose from the top of the mountain and shone in all directions. Since then, a "fire sacrifice" has been held every year to commemorate the efficacy of Amitabha. Disaster prevention day: September 1 day. After the Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan, every year in September 1 day, Japan conducts disaster prevention training or exercises of different scales. Toilet day: 1 1 month 10. 1986 1 month, the Japan Toilet Association decided at the first toilet seminar that 1 1 month 10 was the toilet day.