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Mountain Day in JapanΒ Date in the current year:Β August 11, 2024
Mountain DayΒ is one of Japanβs newest public holidays. It was officially proclaimed in 2014, but the first celebration took place only in 2016. Mountain Day in Japan is observed on August 11.
Japan is famous for its numerous mountains. Almost three quarters of Japan is mountainous, and each of the main islands has a mountain range running through it. Mount Fuji (3,776 m) is the highest mountain in Japan, one of the countryβs βThree Holy Mountainsβ, and one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan. Other notable mountains include Mount Kita, Mount Hotaka, Mount Yari, Mount Tate, Mount Haku, and Mount Kumotori. Some of them are active volcanoes.
The campaign to have a Mountain Day was initiated by tourist and nature protection organizations, including the Japanese Alpine Club, and supported by legislator Seishiro Eto. The legislation states that the main goal of the new public holiday is to provide βopportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains.β