Japanese Culture Day – November 3, 2021
Culture Day in Japan is celebrated every year on November 3. The constitution of Japan established this day as a national holiday. This day is also known as ‘Bunka no Hi’ and mostly celebrates the culture, academia, and arts of Japan. This national event is celebrated to pay respects to the traditional Japanese culture and to promote the notion of peace and freedom that is declared in the constitution of Japan. This public holiday was officially announced after the Second World War. In the first week of November, Education and Culture Week is observed. Events related to education and culture are held this week, which create a deep interest for people in Japanese culture.
HISTORY OF JAPANESE CULTURE DAY
Culture Day in Japan has been a public holiday since 1948 and was established two years after the Constitution of Japan was officially announced in 1946. November 3 is an important date because it was the birthdate of the late Emperor Meiji. Emperor Meiji ruled Japan from 1867 to 1912. In 1927, this day was declared a national holiday known as Meiji Setsu to give respect to the late Emperor. This was later changed to Culture Day.
The celebrations for Culture Day are not limited to November 3 and they carry on for some days. The various festivities held across the different places in Japan encourage the people to engage in their culture and the museums in the country are free to visit on Culture Day so that people can learn more about their culture and country.
Many prestigious awards ceremonies are arranged on this day, which acknowledge the contributions of individuals promoting Japanese culture. Moreover, this day is important for universities and students. Schools display the artwork of their students to show off their talent.
Many other events are held on this day, including parades and festivals. These parades showcase the traditions and clothing of Japanese culture and are organized by the government across the country.
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