May
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May has the most National Holidays of any
month in Japan. These holidays make up the
Japanese "Golden Week", one of
the most popular times for people to take
time off, visit places and relax.
May the 3rd is the "Constitution Day",
which is often used as an occasion for people
to discuss politics.
May the 4th is a sort of "Free Holiday"
May the 5th is "Children's Day".
Traditionally it was "boy's day",
and families with young sons, or grandsons,
under 6 years of age, fly carp flags from
their houses. They are also bought ornate
Samurai like helmets, swords and bows and
arrows to display.
Richard
(C) RjG