Japan has lifted all covid restrictions on entry for foreign tourists.

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WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Monitoring the situation! 08/15/2024

National holidays in Japan in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Japan in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (元日);
• January 2, Tuesday: New Year (元日);
• January 3, Wednesday: New Year (元日);
• January 8, Monday: Coming of Age Day (成人の日);
• February 12, Monday: Day of the national foundation (国立財団の日);
• February 23, Friday: The birthday of the emperor (天皇誕生日);
• March 20, Wednesday: Day of spring equinox (春馬の日);
• April 29, Monday: Showa Day (ソバの日);
• May 3, Friday: Constitution day (憲法記念日);
• May 4, Saturday: Day of greenery (緑の日)
• May 6, Monday: Children’s Day (こどもの日);
• July 15, Monday: Marine Day (海の日);
• August 12, Monday: Mountain Day (山の日);
• September 16, Monday: Respect for the Aged Day (老年敬意の日);
• September 23, Monday: Autumn equinox day (秋のエクイノックスデー);
• October 14, Monday: Sports Day (スポーツの日);
• November 4, Thursday: Culture Day (文化の日);
• November 23, Saturday: Labor Thanksgiving Day (仕事に感謝の日);
• December 31, Tuesday: New Year (新年).