Japanese Holidays

As with any culture, Japan celebrates many holidays throughout the year. Some holidays like Valentine's Day and Christmas are celebrated in Japan, but they're a bit different than their Western counterparts. Holidays are similar to Japanese Festivals, but a key difference is holidays aren't associated with a shrine. Instead, holidays are a time to spend with family, friends, or in nature. There are holidays focused around love, sports, and wellness. Celebrating a Japanese holiday is always best with friends, and some holidays are marked with special edition products, such as Sakura-flavored candies and goods during March & April's cherry blossom season.

During the weeks between April and May, Japan has multiple holidays lined-up. This period is called Golden Week and is usually when the Japanese travel the most. There's also a shorter period in September known as Silver Week when companies take time off to let their workers enjoy the holidays.

Interested in learning more about Japanese culture? Japan Deluxe Tour's Japanese Holidays page has some of the biggest holiday celebrations listed below, and don't forget to check out our line of Japanese Festival Tours!