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2025 Toro Nagashi - An Ancient Tradition in Japan, Garden of the Phoenix (Toro Nagashi Refers to the Japanese River Lantern Festival Held in Summer)
2025 OAA Annual Picnic: A Tradition Since 1930's (Performances, Games, Raffles, & the Only Okinawan Bon Dance in LA) Okinawa Association of America
2025 Hello Kitty® Night at Dodger Stadium (Fans Who Buy Special Ticket Package Will Get a Hello Kitty-Promotion Item) Use Dodger Link!
2025 Annual Japan Festival Houston (Japanese Performances, Dance, Martial Arts, Japanese Food, Ikebana, Tea Ceremony) Houston’s Hermann Park (2 Days)
2025: 3rd Megabon: Local Food & Craft Vendors, Japanese Festival Games, Live Entertainment, Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Mega Sized Bon Dance (Video)
2025: 29th Japanese Fall Festival Event - Mizumoto Stroll Garden (Japanese Culture, Food, Performances, Live Taiko, Samurai Sword..) 3 Days
2025 Tanabata Celebration (Tanabata Celebrates Reunion of the Cosmological Weaving Maiden & Herd Boy) Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
2025: 10th Oita Japan Festival (Celebrate the Culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival!) #OitaATX
2025 Boston Red Sox Japanese Celebration: Celebrating Japanese Heritage Culture & Contributions of the Japanese-American Community in New England
2025: 20th Sake Day: The Home of Sake. The Ultimate Sake Celebration (The World’s Largest & Longest-Running Sake Tasting Event Outside of Japan)
2025: 54rd Akimatsuri Fall Festival Event (Japanese Food & Drinks, Taiko, Performers, Games..) East San Gabriel Japanese Community Center
2025: 9th San Diego Sake Festival: The Largest Sake Event in San Diego, Celebrate National Sake Day (Video)
2025 Aki Matsuri: Japanese Fall Festival (Live Taiko, Ikebana, Performances, Mochi & Sweets..) at EXPO NM

2025 Happy Easter. How is Easter Celebrated in Japan.NEW

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Date: Sunday, 20 April, 2025       Time: All Day

Easter is not a traditional holiday in Japan and is not widely celebrated. Unlike Christmas or Valentine’s Day, which have become popular through Western influence, Easter remains relatively unknown among the general population. It is not recognized as a national holiday, and most people in Japan do not take part in religious or cultural Easter traditions.

However, in recent years, Easter has started to appear in a fun, commercial way. Major theme parks like Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan sometimes host seasonal Easter events featuring colorful eggs, rabbits, spring flowers, and photo spots. These attractions use the holiday as an opportunity to create cheerful, family-friendly experiences during the spring season.

Shops, bakeries, and department stores may also sell limited-time Easter-themed sweets, chocolates, and goods, mostly targeting children and tourists. Some international schools and preschools might hold small Easter egg hunts or crafts to introduce the custom to young learners.

While not a traditional Japanese event, Easter is slowly gaining a playful presence in some areas of modern Japanese life-mainly through entertainment and retail. For travelers or residents interested in unique seasonal experiences, these events offer a fun twist on spring in Japan.

Orgins of Easter
Easter originates from Christianity and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion. According to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day following his burial, an event seen as a cornerstone of the Christian faith. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, usually between March 22 and April 25.

The holiday also has roots in older springtime traditions that celebrated renewal and rebirth. The name "Easter" may come from Eostre, a pagan goddess of spring and fertility. Over time, Easter has incorporated symbols like eggs and rabbits, which represent new life and fertility, blending Christian and seasonal traditions into a global celebration of hope and renewal.

Holiday in Japan and United States
In Japan, most businesses stay open on national holidays, and Easter is not traditionally celebrated. While schools and government offices may close for certain holidays, many private companies remain open unless it's during major periods like Golden Week or New Year's.

In the United States, federal holidays like July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas typically mean closures for government offices, banks, and schools, while private businesses may or may not close depending on the holiday.

Easter is celebrated culturally and religiously in the U.S., but it’s not an official federal holiday.

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