Today is a national holiday to honor the hard work of laborers and give thanks. Maybe be thankful to have a job? Labor day was previously a harvest festival.
This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday, so it doesn’t feel like a holiday. People who don’t work on Saturday don’t even get a day off from work. I’m not complaining; there are 16 national holidays in Japan, with a day off from work, plus many special observance days that aren’t national holidays.
I like that the Emperor’s birthday is a holiday in Japan. I love birthdays!
I am also thankful that there are so many National holidays in Japan, as it is difficult to take a longer holiday. When I tell my students that in Sweden, people can easily be off work for a month in summer and two weeks in winter, they don't believe me. Here in Japan, it's hard to take five consecutive days off, so the off days of national holidays are very nice. My favourite holiday is Culture Day, November 3rd. Alas, I often have to work...
I am also thankful that there are so many National holidays in Japan, as it is difficult to take a longer holiday. When I tell my students that in Sweden, people can easily be off work for a month in summer and two weeks in winter, they don't believe me. Here in Japan, it's hard to take five consecutive days off, so the off days of national holidays are very nice.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite holiday is Culture Day, November 3rd. Alas, I often have to work...