There is about one working holiday per month. In addition, there are numerous traditional, local festivals that make great footage. Long holidays include:
DATE | NAME | COMMENTS |
January 1 | New Year's Day | Shoot at shrines |
2nd Monday of January | Coming of Age Day | Lots of women in kimono (in shrines) |
February 11 | National Founding Day | |
March 20 or 21 (depending on year) |
Vernal Equinox | |
April 29 | Showa no hi | the former Emperor's birthday |
May 3 | Constitution Memorial Day | |
May 4 | Greenery Day | Many executives take the entire week off |
May 5 | Children's Day | Also called "Boys' Day." Carp streamers. |
July 20 | Marine Day | 3rd Monday of July |
3rd Monday of September | Respect for the Aged Day | Not as much respect as there used to be |
September 22 or 23 (depending on year) |
Autumn Equinox | |
2nd Monday of October | Health & Sports Day | |
November 3 | Culture Day | |
November 23 | Labor Day | |
December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |