Pop Japan

We all love holidays. Besides getting a day off at work and everything that comes with it, having a holiday usually means more time to spend with family and friends. The case is pretty much the same in Japan. Famous destinations in Japan tend to get crowded during national holidays, so watch out for these dates

January 1 – New Year's Day (Ganjitsu)
The second Monday of January – Adult's Day (Seijin-no hi)
February 11 – National Founding Day (Kenkoku Kinen-no hi)
March 20 or 21 – Vernal Equinox (Shunbun-no hi)
April 29 – Showa Day (Showa-no hi)
May 3 – Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpou Kinenbi)
May 4 – Greenery Day (Midori-no hi)
May 5 – Children's Day (Kodomo-no hi)
The third Monday of July – Marine Day (Umi-no hi)
August 11 – Mountain Day (Yama-no hi - From 2016)
The third Monday in September – Respect-for-the-Aged Day (Keirou-no hi)
September 23 or 24 – Autumnal Equinox (Shuubun-no hi)
The second Monday of October – Health/Sports Day (Taiiku-no hi)
November 3 – Culture Day (Bunka-no hi)
November 23 – Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinrou Kansha-no hi)
December 23 – Emperor's Birthday (Tennou Tanjoubi)