A list of Japanese festivals, Japanese holiday customs, and what are the Japanese festivals?

1, New Year's Day-1, 1, people have always had the custom of celebrating the New Year, but it was not until 1948 that it was recognized as a national holiday. According to the traditional custom, the "big black day" (New Year's Eve) is cleaned up. Relaxation, bamboo and plum ("Songmen") (now replaced by pictures) are placed in front of the door to show good luck. After the New Year's Eve, the whole family eats noodles (buckwheat noodles). After dinner, while waiting for the New Year's bell, they watch TV programs specially broadcast for the New Year, which is called "Shounian". On New Year's Day, we have mixed rice (rice cake soup), Tu Su wine and "Yujie cuisine" (all kinds of delicious and festive dishes) for breakfast. Generally, there are 5-7 days off on New Year's Day. Adult Day-the second Monday in January every year, 1948, is designated as a national holiday. According to Japanese law: 20 years old is an adult. On this day, all young people over the age of 20 are dressed up to attend the adult celebration ceremony. And take this day as a new starting point of life and begin to have the rights and obligations to fulfill the law. On the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China-February 1 1 Japanese myths and legends, in February 660 BC 1 1 Emperor Jimmu unified Japan, established Japan, and became the first emperor of Japan. In the old days (before the end of World War II), it was called "Era Festival", which was abolished in 1945 and renamed after it was restored in 1966.

2. Founding Day-February 1 1 9665438+February Sato's Cabinet proposed February11as the founding day, which will be implemented the following year. In February 660 BC, 1 1, the first emperor ascended the throne after the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC).

3. Cherry Blossom Festival-March 15 Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom in spring and March. Japanese think cherry blossoms are elegant, vigorous, delicate, simple and independent. They regard cherry blossoms as a symbol of hard work, courage and wisdom. Generally, Japanese people will choose to travel and enjoy cherry blossoms at this time, which is also an excellent opportunity to praise nature and relax. However, the flowering period of the same plant cannot be on the same day, and there is always a sequence; Moreover, the flowering period of cherry blossoms is very short, so in the cherry blossom viewing month in March,15 (mid-March) is chosen as the cherry blossom festival (at this time, most of the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the early cherry blossoms are not fully thanked). Sakura is the national flower of Japan. "Ask the soul of Yamato and watch the cherry blossoms at sunrise." Cherry blossoms in Japan have a history of 1000 years. The Japanese believe that life is too short to live as brightly as cherry blossoms. Moreover, cherry blossoms are warm, pure and noble. After the severe winter, they first bring the news of spring. Therefore, the Japanese government has designated March 15 to April 15 as the "Cherry Blossom Festival" every year. At this time, people bring their relatives, invite friends, sit on the floor under the cherry trees, enjoy cherry blossoms and drink, which is really a great pleasure in life.

4. Daughter's Day-March 3rd, pray for girls' healthy growth and happiness.

5. Spring Equinox-March 20th, formerly known as "Spring Festival", is the day when the emperor worships his ancestors in spring, and the Japanese also carry out grave-sweeping activities and offer sacrifices to their ancestors on this day. This day is also a day to praise nature and care for creatures.

6. Green Festival-Hirohito's birthday on April 29th.

7. Constitution Remembrance Day-May 3, 65438+May 3, 0947, the implementation of the Japanese Constitution.

8. Boys' Day-May 5th, may boys thrive. 1948 has been designated as a national holiday (formerly known as "Dragon Boat Festival"), and now it is a festival for boys. On this day, all families with boys hang cloth carp (called "carp flag") on the roof, stick calamus leaves on the door, and the whole family eats jiaozi together.

9. Summer Festival-On August 15, the government will hold a commemorative parade, and the government and its non-governmental organizations will hold many performances. People will wear beautiful kimonos, go shopping, buy things, and participate in recreational activities (that is, China said the garden); The surrounding stores will also be decorated on this day and carry out various special activities. The primitive custom of this temple fair originally came from China, and later spread to Japan. Combined with Japanese native culture, there are various commemorative activities today, which gradually form Japan's own national cultural characteristics.

10, Orchid Festival-held on July 15th of the lunar calendar. 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 enterprises 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.

1 1, see you on the moon-August of the lunar calendar 15, most people in the eastern world have the habit of enjoying the moon. On August 15, Japanese will prepare meatballs, seasonal fruits and other items and put them in Yue Bai by the window, and then enjoy the moon. The moon will look particularly beautiful if it hangs high in the quiet autumn sky. For Japanese people who are mainly agricultural, the original intention of enjoying the moon is to pray for a bumper harvest, but now it is purely to enjoy the moon.

12, Respect for the Elderly Day-September 15, 1966 is designated as a national holiday to show respect for the elderly who have made contributions to society and wish them health and longevity. On this day, celebrations are held all over the country to present souvenirs to the elderly.

13, autumnal equinox-September 23, formerly known as "Autumn Festival", is the day when the emperor worships his ancestors in autumn. People also sacrifice to their ancestors on this day to commemorate them.

14, Sports Festival-10/October10 Opening Day of Tokyo Olympic Games 1964, 1966 were designated as national holidays. The autumn sports meeting is usually held on this day.

15, Cultural Festival-165438+10.3, 1937. The old name "Meiji Festival" is to commemorate the birthday of Emperor Meiji. It is time to award "cultural medals" to those who have made outstanding contributions to science and culture. Because the medal is engraved with chrysanthemum patterns, it is also called "Chrysanthemum Day". On this day, schools at all levels have a holiday and organize some meaningful activities.

16, Children's Day-165438+1October 15, especially suitable for girls aged 7 or 3 and boys aged 5.

17, Labor Thanksgiving Day-165438+1October 23rd, 1948. Formerly known as "New Taste Festival", it was the day when the emperor tasted new rice. This day is also a day to respect labor and celebrate production.

18, date of birth of Emperor-65438+February 23rd Emperor Akihito was born on February 23rd, 1933. Founding Day: February 1 1, which is the New Year's Day of the first year of Gudijimu calculated according to the solar calendar.

19, Christmas-12.25 Christians are not the only ones in Japan. Many people will exchange Christmas presents with their families or boyfriends and enjoy a big Christmas dinner together on Christmas Eve. Usually, people will prepare decorated Christmas cakes to celebrate. In order to stimulate consumption desire, various department stores and enterprises will start to speculate on the so-called Christmas activities before Christmas. From the second half of each year 1 1, department stores and shopping streets will be beautifully decorated, and then a series of Christmas sales activities will begin.