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Sapporo Snow Festival, Cool Way to See Japan

Oct 5th

Posted by ririen in Festivals

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Festival is not necessarily held during Summer because one of the biggest festivals in Japan is taken place in winter. Sapporo Snow Festival held annually in the northern district of Japan is the biggest and weirdest winter festival in Japan. Millions of people come to observe the festival no matter how cold the weather is because this festival cannot take place with the warm temperature. Although people feel cold and freezing while attending the festival, they seem delighted and amazed of what they found there. More >

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Japan Public Holidays & Festivals 2011 Calendar

May 11th

Posted by Singapore Holiday in Festivals

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Japan 2011 Public Holiday Dates

Japan have 15 official holidays in a year. However, due to their strong adherence to the tradition, there are many more traditional festive occasions celebrated throughout the country where businesses are closed.

Some Japanese festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some Japanese festivals have deep roots in Nepal. The concept of these festivals transported to China from Nepal then from China to Japan. Nepal has some similar festival as in Japan till today like Machendra Jatra, Indra Jatra. More >

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