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Coming of age day Second Monday of January This national holiday was established in 1948 as a day to congratulate and encourage people who have reached the age of maturity (20) during the year.
 * New years day (元日 , //Ganjitsu//[|?] ) || January 1 || This national holiday was established in 1948, as a day to celebrate the new year. ||
 * [|foundation day] (建国記念の日 , //Kenkoku Kinen no Hi//[|?] ) || February 11 || This national holiday was established in 1966 (and first held in 1967) as a day to reflect on the establishment of the nation and to nourish a love for the country ||


 * [|Marine Day] (海の日 //Umi no Hi// [|?] ) || Third Monday of July || This national holiday was established in 1995 (and first held in 1996) as a day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans and for hoping for the prosperity of the maritime nation that is Japan. ||


 * [|Respect-for-the-Aged Day] (敬老の日 //Keirō no Hi// [|?] ) || Third Monday of September || This national holiday was established in 1966 as a day to respect the elderly and celebrate long life. Originally held on September 15, it originated as a renaming of Old Folks' Day (老人の日 //Rōjin no hi// [|?]  ). ||