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There are many holidays and festivals celebrated in the "Land of the Rising Sun" both some that are considered traditional in places around the world and some that are unique to Japan.





New Year's Day or "Shogatsu" is considered the most important national holiday in Japan and many businesses do not reopen after celebrating it until January 4.

http://holidaygirl.hubpages.com/hub/List-of-Japanese-Holidays-and-Celebrations