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Substitute Holiday

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Substitute Holiday is a public holiday in JP.

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🌍 observance Jan 7

National Bobblehead

Bobblehead Creation. The earliest known bobbleheads, made of ceramic, were produced in China and Japan

CNJP

🌍 observance Jan 7

National Tempura

Introduction of Tempura. Portuguese introduced the concept of deep-frying food in batter to Japan, which eventually led to the development of Tempura

🌍 observance Jan 12

Coming of Age

In 714, Origins in. Nara Period. The custom of celebrating adulthood can be traced back to Japan's Nara period when a young prince donned new robes and a hairstyle to mark his passage into adulthood

JPUS

🌍 observance Jan 15

National Booch

Kombucha’s Early Origins. The fermented drink kombucha, also known as 'booch,' is believed to have originated in China or Japan around this time