✅ Japanese
Calendar (日本のカレンダー) – One Page Overview
The Japanese
Calendar combines the modern Gregorian calendar with Japan’s official national
holidays (祝日), traditional cultural events, historical observances, international
days, awareness events, and family-related occasions. Japan has a rich mix of
ancient traditions and modern celebrations, making its annual calendar unique
and culturally significant.
Japan's
national holidays are defined by the Public Holiday Law (国民の祝日に関する法律), while many cultural and seasonal
events originate from Shinto, Buddhism, and historical customs. This calendar
helps residents, students, workers, and tourists understand important dates
across Japan.
The monthly
view highlights key celebrations such as Culture Day (文化の日),
Shichi-Go-San (七五三), and Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)
along with other event categories.
✅ Event
Types Included in the Japanese Calendar (7 Categories)
1. Public
Holidays (祝日 / National Holidays)
Official
non-working days established by the Japanese government.
Examples include:
– 元日 (New Year’s Day)
– 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day)
– 文化の日 (Culture Day)
– 勤労感謝の日 (Labor Thanksgiving Day)
2.
International Days (国際デー)
Global
observances recognized or referenced in Japan.
Examples include:
– 国際女性デー (International Women’s Day)
– 世界環境デー (World Environment Day)
– 国際平和デー (International Day of Peace)
3. Religious
Days (宗教的行事)
Events
influenced by Shinto or Buddhism.
Examples include:
– 節分 (Setsubun)
– 彼岸 (Higan)
– お盆 (Obon)
4. Cultural
Events (文化行事)
Traditional
celebrations tied to Japanese culture and seasonal customs.
Examples include:
– 七五三 (Shichi-Go-San)
– 雛祭り (Hinamatsuri / Doll Festival)
– 花見 (Hanami / Cherry Blossom Viewing)
5.
Historical Events (歴史的記念日)
Dates
connected to Japan’s national history and heritage.
Examples include:
– 憲法記念日 (Constitution Memorial Day)
– 終戦記念日 (Anniversary of the End of WWII)
6. Awareness
Days (啓発デー)
Health,
education, safety, and community awareness observances.
Examples include:
– 防災の日 (Disaster Prevention Day)
– 教育の日 (Education Day)
– 健康の日 (Health Awareness Day)
7. Special
Family Days (家族の日 / 家庭の日)
Days
celebrating family values and relationships.
Examples include:
– 母の日 (Mother’s Day)
– 父の日 (Father’s Day)
– 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day)