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Kokumin no Kyujitsu

Kokumin no Kyujitsu: Japan’s Profound Citizen Holidays

April 8, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Kokumin no Kyujitsu - Citizen holiday

Japanese society is noted for its deep seated customs, cultural celebrations, and a well organized national holiday schedule. Among these Kokumin no Kyujitsu ("Citizen Holidays") is especially important for developing the lifestyle, work life balance, and cultural values of Japanese society. Legally set days off, these holidays provide people time to relax, commemorate, and … [Read more...] about Kokumin no Kyujitsu: Japan’s Profound Citizen Holidays

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