Celebrating our Elders
You may already know that Japanese culture promotes a deep respect for the elderly, but did you know there is a national holiday to celebrate the aged in Japan? It’s called Keiro No Hi, and it is celebrated every third Monday of September, which is September 16th this year. Keiro No Hi dates back to 1947 when the first “Old Folks Day” or Toshiyori No Hi was celebrated in Hyōgo Prefecture. As its popularity spread throughout the country the Japanese government decided to make the celebration an official national holiday …