September 23rd (Monday the 24th this year) is a national holiday in Japan called shubun no hi. It is a time to say goodbye to summer and welcome the return of fall.
Buddhist hold memorial services called ohigan for 7 days during this time. Japanese people usually visit family graves to pay respect to their ancestors.
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I just posted a story on my other website, English Teaching in Japan, from our good friend Jim who is now on the JET Program. He is living and teaching on a small island between Kagoshima and Okinawa.
The third Monday of September is a national holiday here in Japan called (keiro no hi). It is a time to show appreciation and respect for the elderly.
According to reports the elderly population is steadily increasing in Japan. There are over 7 million people aged 80 or older which is around 5.6 percent of the overall population.
My long break is over and the new season of Guzen Media Japan and English Teaching in Japan is coming soon. So please stay tuned.
