January 1st 
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Gantan: New Year's Day.
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The second Monday in January 
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Seijin no Hi: Adults' Day. People of 20 years old become legally adults.
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February 11th 
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Kenkoku Kinen Bi: NationalFounding Day.
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March 21st 
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Syunbun no Hi: Vernal EquinoxDay. Respects for the ancestors' spirits.
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April 29th 
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Midori no Hi: Green Day. Former Emperor's Birthday.
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May 3rd 
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Kenpoo Kinen Bi: Constitution Day.
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May 4th 
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Kokuminn no Kyujitsu: Citizens'Day. This day doesn't have any particular meanings. It became national holiday because it is between 3rd and 5th that are both national holidays.
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May 5th 
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Kodomo no Hi: Children's Day
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July 20th 
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Umi no Hi: Ocean Day
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September 15th 
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Keirou no Hi: Senior Citizens' Day
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September 23rd 
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Syubunn no Hi: Autumnal Equinox Day
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October 10th 
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Taiiku no Hi: Sports Day. The opening celemony of the Tokyo Olympic took place in 1969.
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November 3rd 
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Bunka no Hi: Culture's Day
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November 23rd 
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Kinnrou Kansya no Hi: Labor's Day
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December 23rd 
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Tennou Tanjyou Bi: The Emperor's Birthday
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