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Today, Japan is in Golden Week! 🎌
What is Golden Week? (ゴールデンウィーク)
Golden Week is one of Japan's biggest and longest holiday periods of the year. It happens from late April to early May, and it's a chain of 4 national holidays close together.
The 4 Holidays
DateHolidayMeaningApril 29Showa Day (昭和の日)Birthday of the late Emperor ShowaMay 3Constitution Day (憲法記念日)Celebrates Japan's constitution (1947)May 4Greenery Day (みどりの日)Day to appreciate natureMay 5Children's Day (こどもの日)Day to celebrate children's happiness
When you add weekends, many people get 5 to 9 days off in a row — that's why it's called "Golden" Week. ✨
What Do People Do?
- Travel — Many families travel inside Japan or go abroad
- Visit hometowns — Going back to see parents and relatives (帰省 / kisei)
- BBQ and outdoor activities — Spring weather is beautiful
- Theme parks — Disneyland, USJ, etc. are super crowded
- Carp streamers (鯉のぼり) — Families with boys hang colorful fish-shaped flags for Children's Day
Things to Know
- Crowded everywhere! 😵 Trains, airports, highways, and tourist spots are packed
- Prices go up — Hotels and flights become very expensive
- Many small shops close — Family-run stores often take a break
- Big cities get quiet — Because everyone leaves Tokyo and Osaka
Today (April 29)
Today is Showa Day — the very first day of Golden Week! So Japan's holiday season has just started. 🌸
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Today, Japan is in Golden Week! 🎌
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