concept   public holiday
culture   Japan
statement   Public holidays in Japan include family gatherings, traditional ceremonies, and visits to ancestral graves.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 celebrations and holidays Japan Many celebrations and holidays are centered around traditional rituals, such as visiting temples and shrines and participating in specific ceremonies. 1
2 holiday Japan Spending time at home with family is often the focus of holiday season, and there's a strong emphasis on traditional customs and food. 1
3 holiday Japan In Japan and South Korea, holidays are often spent visiting temples or ancestral graves, and paying respects to ancestors through traditional ceremonies and rituals. 1
4 holiday traditions Japan Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) is a holiday for families to gather, pay respects to ancestors, and share traditional foods like songpyeon (rice cakes) 1
5 holidays Japan Often spent visiting family graves and paying respects to ancestors 1
6 holidays Japan Golden Week and Chuseok are major holidays, with traditions of visiting family graves, enjoying nature, and sharing food with relatives. 1
7 holidays Japan Involves significant travel to visit family and pay respects to ancestors; traditionally associated with specific rituals and customs 1
8 holidays Japan Golden Week and Chuseok are important holidays for family gatherings and ancestral rituals, which are not observed in Western countries. 1
9 national holiday Japan National holidays are often marked by traditional ceremonies and visits to ancestral graves, and people may also participate in community events and festivals. 1
10 national holidays Japan National holidays like Golden Week or Chuseok are often associated with family gatherings and visits to ancestral graves. 1
11 public holiday Japan Public holidays are often accompanied by family gatherings and traditional rituals. 1
12 public holiday Japan Public holidays are often linked to religious or cultural festivals, and are occasions for spiritual or traditional activities. 1
13 public holiday Japan Public holidays are often accompanied by travel and family gatherings, and are celebrated with traditional customs and ceremonies. 1
14 public holidays Japan Public holidays are often spent visiting temples, shrines, or taking part in traditional ceremonies and festivals. 1
15 use of public holidays Japan Public holidays are often used for visiting ancestral graves and paying respects to ancestors. 1
16 workplace holidays Japan Less emphasis on national holidays, but strong focus on traditional festivals like Golden Week and Chuseok 1