UMI NO HI: Celebrating Marine Day in Japan

What is the celebration for? Marine Day (Umi no hi: 海の日) is a public national holiday in Japan. Also referred to as ‘Ocean Day’, this day is held on the third Monday in July. It commemorates the history of

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) in Japan

koinobori golden week

Does your country have a national holiday dedicated to children? In Japan, Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日) is a day set aside to celebrate children’s personalities and happiness.