Japan Traditions

Holidays and weekends in Japan: January 1 - New Year, the 2nd Monday in January - Coming of Age Day, February 11 - National Foundation Day of the Japanese State, March 21 - Vernal Equinox Day, April 29 - Greenery Day, May 3 - Constitution Day, May 5 - Children's Day, July 20 - Marine Day, September 15 - Day of Older worship, September 23 - Autumnal Equinox Day, 2nd Monday in October - Day of Health and Sport, November 3 - Culture Day, November 23 - Thanksgiving Day, Labor, December 23 - The Emperor's Birthday.

Additional Information: Japanese houses are usually small, close and are far from the city center, so the Japanese people rarely invite guests home, and prefer to entertain them in the restaurant. When you have to present a gift, well once again to show modesty, saying something like: "Sorry, that is such a trifle," or: "Maybe a gift you do not like." When guests arrive, they always offer a treat. Even if a man suddenly appeared, it is usually a snack, even if it is just a cup of rice with pickled vegetables and tea. If you are invited to a Japanese restaurant type, there may be unforeseen situations, of which bidden happy to help you find an honorable way. For example, tell when and where you want to take off their shoes. Not necessarily sit in the Japanese manner, cross-legged. Most Japanese, as well as Europeans, quickly tired of it. Men are allowed to cross their legs, women also often more stringent requirements: they must sit, legs crossed under him, or, for convenience, by moving them to one side. Sometimes we can offer a low chair with backrest. Pulling his legs forward pending. When you offer any drink, you need to raise a glass and wait until it is full. It is recommended to provide an answering service to its neighbors. When you use the table with chopsticks, you should avoid the following things: they can not interbreed, or stuck in the rice (it is associated with death) should not push food on a plate and a plate on the table, not brandish or point sticks at someone or something .