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Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan: Understanding November 23

Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinro Kansha no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan observed on November 23. It is a day dedicated to expressing gratitude for…

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Culture Day in Japan: Arts, Festivals, and Free Museum Days

Culture Day (Bunka no Hi) is a national holiday on November 3rd dedicated to promoting culture and academic endeavors. Many museums, galleries, and…

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Understanding Sports Day in Japan: The Undokai Tradition

Sports Day (Taiiku no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan observed on the second Monday of October. It celebrates the importance of physical fitness…

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Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan: Understanding Ohigan and Ancestor Visits

Autumnal Equinox Day (Shubun no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan dedicated to honoring ancestors. It coincides with the period known as Ohigan, a…

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Respect for the Aged Day in Japan: A Guide to Keiro no Hi

Respect for the Aged Day, known as Keiro no Hi, is a national holiday in Japan celebrated on the third Monday of September. It is a day dedicated to…

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Mountain Day (Aug 11): Japan's Newest Holiday and Summer Hiking Tips

Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan celebrated on August 11 to encourage people to appreciate the country's mountains. Since it…

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Marine Day in Japan: Everything You Need to Know

Marine Day (Umi no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan observed on the third Monday of July. It is dedicated to expressing gratitude for the ocean's…

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Children's Day in Japan: Carp Streamers and Family Traditions

Children's Day, celebrated on May 5, is a national holiday in Japan dedicated to the health and happiness of children. Families celebrate by…

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Greenery Day (May 4): Celebrating Nature During Golden Week

Greenery Day, known as Midori no Hi, is a Japanese national holiday held on May 4 to encourage contact with nature and appreciate its blessings. It…

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Constitution Memorial Day: Understanding Japan's Postwar Constitution

Constitution Memorial Day, observed on May 3, commemorates the enactment of the Constitution of Japan in 1947. It is a national holiday dedicated to…

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Showa Day (April 29): Understanding the Start of Golden Week in Japan

Showa Day is a national holiday in Japan observed on April 29 to commemorate the birthday of Emperor Showa. It marks the beginning of Golden Week, a…

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Vernal Equinox Day in Japan: Understanding Ohigan and Spring Traditions

Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan marking the arrival of spring. It is part of a period called Ohigan, during which…

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The Emperor's Birthday (Feb 23): Japan's Imperial Holiday Explained

The Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan celebrated on February 23 to mark the birthday of the reigning Emperor. It is a day of official…

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National Foundation Day (February 11): Understanding Japan's Founding Holiday

National Foundation Day, known in Japanese as Kenkoku Kinen no Hi, is a national holiday celebrated on February 11 to commemorate the founding of the…

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Coming of Age Day in Japan: A Guide to Seijin no Hi

Coming of Age Day, known as Seijin no Hi, is a national holiday in Japan celebrated on the second Monday of January. It honors those who have reached…

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New Year's Day in Japan: Traditions and Holiday Closures Guide

New Year's Day (Shogatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan, characterized by family gatherings, traditional foods, and shrine visits. Most…

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Japan Visitor Hotline (050-3816-2787): 24-Hour Multilingual Help for Travelers

The Japan Visitor Hotline is a 24-hour telephone service provided by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) to assist foreign travelers. It…

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Living & Settling In

First Steps After Moving to Japan: Resident Registration and Paperwork Checklist

After arriving in Japan, your most urgent task is registering your address at your local municipal office to activate your residency status. This…

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Getting Around

Riding the Shinkansen: A Guide to Tickets, Seats, and Luggage Rules

To ride the Shinkansen, you must purchase a ticket that includes both a base fare and a limited express surcharge. You can choose between reserved…

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