Respect for the Aged Day
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| Respect for the Aged Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Keirō no hi (敬老の日) |
| Observed by | Japan |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Honor elderly citizens |
| Date | Third Monday in September |
| 2012 date | September 17 |
| 2013 date | September 16 |
| 2014 date | September 15 |
Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日 Keirō no Hi) is a Japanese holiday celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens.[1] It started in 1966 as a national holiday and held on every September 15. After 2003, the Respect for the Aged Day is held on the 3rd Monday of September due to the Happy Monday System.
This national holiday traces its origins to 1947, when Nomadani-mura (later Yachiyo-cho, currently Taka-cho), Hyōgo Prefecture proclaimed September 15 Old Folks' Day (Toshiyori no Hi). Its popularity spread nationwide, and in 1966 it took its present name and status. Annually, Japanese media take the opportunity to feature the elderly, reporting on the population and highlighting the oldest people in the country.
References [edit]
- ^ Amy Chavez (2008-09-02). "What is Respect for the Aged Day?". Retrieved 2008-09-15.
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