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Emperor’s Birthday: December 23

Emperor’s Birthday is a public holiday in Japan.

The Emperor’s Birthday is a national holiday in Japan and is celebrated on the day of birth of the current emperor. Currently it’s celebrated on December 23, the birthday of Emperor Akihito, who was born in 1933.

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Labor Thanksgiving Day: November 23

Labor Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan.

On November 23, Japan celebrates Labor Thanksgiving Day to express gratitude to one another for work done throughout the year. Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan is a national holiday.

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Ocean Day: July 19

Ocean Day is a national holiday in Japan.

Japan’s fate has always been intrinsically linked to the ocean, so it’s little wonder that the people of Japan now celebrate a holiday related to it. Historically, Japan has employed millions of fishermen and at one time lead the world in output of ocean-related products. Even today, Japan remains one of the largest consumers of seafood products in the world. As an ode to its life source, Japan celebrates Ocean Day every year on the third Monday of July.

The holiday should not be confused with World Oceans Day, an observance created by a United Nations resolution at the end of 2008.

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