Health And Sports Day
Health and Sports Day is a public holiday in Japan that is observed on the second Monday in October. The purpose of this holiday is to promote the vigor of the citizenry and to encourage them to live a healthier lifestyle. This holiday was first established in the 1960s to commemorate the first-ever Olympic Games in Asia and has been celebrated as a holiday ever since.
Japan (National holiday)This holiday is celebrated all across Japan, not only in towns but also in many schools. It is also a day when people are encouraged to assess their own health and take measures to ensure a healthy and long life.
The History of Health and Sports Day in Japan
The holiday was created in 1966 to commemorate the day of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. October 10th was the original date of the holiday, but that changed in 2000 after the implementation of the Happy Monday System.
This system moved many national holidays in the country, including this one, to Mondays so that the Japanese people could enjoy the benefit of a three-day weekend. It has been held with great success on this date ever since.
Observing Health and Sports Day in Japan
In towns and schools across Japan, there are a variety of different sporting and health-related events. Some of these include race relays, beanbag tosses, and organized tug-of-war competitions. It is also a day when many Japanese people head out to enjoy a hike or to exercise in other ways. On social media, the hashtag #HealthAndSportsDayJapan can be used to spread the word about this important holiday.
Japan (National holiday)
