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A train line that goes in a loop at the heart of Tokyo? That’s the Yamanote Line – the iconic railway route that has survived multiple catastrophic incidents and continues to give passengers easy access around Tokyo.

Catch a glimpse of the mini-Olympics held once a year in every municipality across Japan. And yes, the Sports Day looks very much like the anime versions, a day filled with cheer and competition. 

Summers in Japan are known to be brutally hot and humid. Why not take a breather from cramped trains, congested Tokyo streets, and hectic schedules with Marine Day. 

Ready to celebrate the final holiday of Golden Week? Why not make it a “Yes Day” for the kids during Children’s Day to cap off the busy holiday week.

Celebrate and express gratitude for nature with Greenery Day – a holiday directly linked to one Emperor of Japan and his passion for plants.

Despite being right in the middle of the busy Golden Week, let’s take the time to a holiday dedicated to peace – Japan’s Constitution Memorial Day.

Welcome the much-awaited Golden Week in Japan with its first holiday, Shōwa no Hi – a day meant to remind everyone of the past.

Japan’s Vernal Equinox Day is much like other public holidays wherein it’s filled with culture and traditions. Then you mix in some astrology and meteorology to make it more interesting.

Get acquainted with one of the 16 national holidays in Japan, the Emperor’s birthday – a day that changes with the current emperor’s birth date. 

Other countries celebrate their Foundation Days on the date of independence. In Japan, however, things are different. Let’s jump into the rich history of Japan’s Foundation Day, filled with traditions and a splash of mythology.

Kimonos, traditions, celebrations, salons, and drinking – the Coming of Age Day in Japan is a bustling holiday worth experiencing or reading about.