"Keiro no hi" is held on the third Monday
of September which is 15 September this year. It started in 1966 as a national holiday. The origin of this holiday is from Nomadani-mura in Hyogo prefecture, started as an "Old Folk's Day" in 1947.
Now it's spread to nationwide.
It is the day to show your respect and
appreciation to your grandparent(s) and elderly people.
Keirō-no-hi (3rd Monday is September) falls close to Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日 September 22nd/23rd).
If just 1 day falls between Keirō-no-hi and Autumnal Equinox Day then this becomes a day off, creating a 5 day 'Silver Week' (シルバーウィーク) holiday.
The next is in 2026.
#Japan #RespectForTheAgedDay #Keironohi #SilverWeek #Kyoto #京都
👵RESPECT-FOR-THE-AGED DAY👴
Today is Keirō-no-hi (敬老の日) in Japan🎊
Traditionally held on September 15th, in 2003 the national holiday was changed to the 3rd Monday in September. Commemorative silver saké cups are given by the government to those who have turned 100.
if only, when one heard
that old age was coming
one could bolt the door
answer "not at home"
and refuse to meet him!
-Anonymous author, from the Kokin Wakashū (古今和歌集).
#Japan #敬老の日 #RespectForTheAgedDay #Keironohi #Kyoto #wagashi
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