Observances in Japan in 2023

Upcoming Observances in Japan

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.

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

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Omisoka.

List of Observances in Japan in 2023

Date	Observances	Category
Thursday Jan 05	Strawberry Day 🍓	Food
Friday Feb 03	Setsubun	Folk
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

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