Observances in Japan in 2022

Upcoming Observances in Japan

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Omisoka.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Strawberry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Setsubun Festival.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Tanabata.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Watermelon Day

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

List of Observances in Japan in 2022

Date	Observances	Category
Wednesday Jan 05	Strawberry Day 🍓	Food
Thursday Feb 03	Setsubun	Folk
Thursday Jul 07	Tanabata	Folk
Wednesday Jul 27	Watermelon Day	Food
Saturday Aug 13	Obon	Folk
Sunday Aug 14	Obon	Folk
Monday Aug 15	Obon	Folk
Saturday Dec 31	Omisoka	Folk

Public Holidays in Japan for 2022 Public Holidays in Japan