Observances in Japan in 2025

Upcoming Observances in Japan

Celebrate gaming history with Final Fantasy VII Day, a new Japanese tradition honoring the iconic RPG's enduring legacy.

Final Fantasy VII Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Setsubun Festival.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cat Day in Japan

National Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Tanabata.

Celebrate japan's national watermelon day on july 27th with juicy fun, tasty traditions, and vibrant festivities that capture the essence of summer in japan.

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

List of Observances in Japan in 2025

Date	Observances	Category
Sunday Jan 05	Strawberry Day 🍓	Food
Friday Jan 31	Final Fantasy VII Day	Culture
Monday Feb 03	Setsubun	Folk
Saturday Feb 22	National Cat Day 🐱	Pets
Monday Jul 07	Tanabata	Folk
Sunday Jul 27	Watermelon Day 🍉	Food
Wednesday Aug 13	Obon	Folk
Thursday Aug 14	Obon	Folk
Friday Aug 15	Obon	Folk
Wednesday Dec 31	Omisoka	Folk

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