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Japanese Holidays

Lists of Japanese national holidays and traditional holidays - include Christmas in Japan and New Year's day in Japan.
Japanese Holiday Calendar
A list of Japanese holidays.
Culture Day /Shichi-go-san
What is happening on Japanese holidays? Culture Day (Nov. 3rd) /Shichi-go-san (Nov. 15th.). From Your About.com Guide.
Golden Week
What is Golden Week? Describes national holidays, such as Japanese Constitution Memorial Day and Children's Day. From your About.com guide.
Japanese Girl's Day
March 3rd is called Hina-matsuri (Doll Festival) in Japan, and it's a celebration for young girls. From About Guide to Japanese Cuisine.
Halloween in Japan
Halloween events in Japan and cosplay in Japan - includes Japanese costume ideas for Halloween.
Setsubun - Mame Maki
February 3rd or 4th, which is one day before risshun (the first day of spring on the lunar calendar), is called Setsubun in Japan. It's not a national holiday, but Setsubun mame maki (bean throwing) festivals are held on the day.
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