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Japanese Holidays
The
country of Japan is an set of islands in East Asia located in the
Pacific Ocean. Japan is made up of over 3,000 islands.
When a national holiday in Japan lands on a Sunday, the following
Monday will be taken as aa public holiday. When a day is
sandwiched between two national holidays, that day also becomes a
holiday.
Annual national holidays include New Year's Day, Coming-of-Ages,
National Foundation Day, Vernal equinox, Shōwa Day, Constitution
Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day, Marine Day,
Respect-for-the-Aged Day, Autumnal equinox, Health and Sports Day,
Culture Day, Labor Thanksgiving Day, and the Emperor's Birthday.
There are also numerous festival and local celebrations.
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