Observances in Japan in 2023

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 National Cat Day in Japan

National Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Tanabata.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Watermelon Day

List of Observances in Japan in 2023

Date	Observances	Category
Thursday Jan 05	Strawberry Day 🍓	Food
Friday Feb 03	Setsubun	Folk
Wednesday Feb 22	National Cat Day 🐱	Pets
Friday Jul 07	Tanabata	Folk
Thursday Jul 27	Watermelon Day	Food
Sunday Aug 13	Obon	Folk
Monday Aug 14	Obon	Folk
Tuesday Aug 15	Obon	Folk
Sunday Dec 31	Omisoka	Folk

Public Holidays in Japan for 2023 Public Holidays in Japan