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Shōwa Day

Japanese holiday
Also known as: Shōwa no Hi
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Shōwa Day is a Japanese holiday observed on April 29th. It was first celebrated in 2007 and is named in honor of Emperor Hirohito, also known as Emperor Shōwa, whose birthday falls on this date. The holiday serves as a time to reflect on the events of his long reign, which spanned from 1926 to 1989. Previously, April 29th was recognized as Greenery Day, a day to promote appreciation for nature, a sentiment associated with the emperor. In 2007, Greenery Day was moved to May 4th, making April 29th officially Shōwa Day. This holiday is part of Golden Week, a series of national holidays clustered together in late April and early May, during which many Japanese businesses close and employees receive vacation time.123

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