Greenery Day in Japan
May 4 · Level 3 · #1571 of 2238
Greenery Day is a Japanese public holiday for appreciating nature and the benefits it brings. It offers a gentle invitation to spend time outdoors and pay attention to plants, landscapes and the changing season.
How it is celebrated: people visit parks and botanical gardens, take walks and join activities about plants and environmental care. Some gardens and parks offer free admission, making a day among the trees an appealing family outing.
The holiday has changed dates. It originally fell on 29 April, Emperor Hirohito's birthday; in 2007, Greenery Day moved to 4 May, while 29 April became Showa Day.