The present observation of Greenery Day (みどりの日, Midori no Hi) as a public holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the birthday of the Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito, who lived from 1901 to 1989) on April 29 every year during the Shōwa era (1926 - 1989). In 1989, following the ascension of the Emperor Akihito to the Chrysanthemum Throne, the name of the holiday was changed from "Birthday of the Emperor" to "Greenery Day".[1] Officially, as its name suggests, it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings. The day was renamed to "Greenery Day" to acknowledge the controversial wartime emperor's love for plants without directly mentioning his name.[2] However, in practice it is seen as just another day that expands the Japanese Golden Week vacation.
In 2007, Greenery Day moved to May 4, and April 29 was changed to Shōwa Day in accordance with a 2005 revision of the law pertaining to public holidays. The Shōwa Emperor reigned for 62 years and 2 weeks. On May 3, 1947, he became a symbol of Japan by the new constitution of the country.
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greenery, confused, with, green, present, observation, みどりの日, midori, public, holiday, japan, stems, from, celebration, birthday, emperor, shōwa, hirohito, lived, from, 1901, 1989, april, every, year, during, shōwa, 1926, 1989, 1989, following, ascension, empe. Not to be confused with Green Day The present observation of Greenery Day みどりの日 Midori no Hi as a public holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the birthday of the Emperor Shōwa Hirohito who lived from 1901 to 1989 on April 29 every year during the Shōwa era 1926 1989 In 1989 following the ascension of the Emperor Akihito to the Chrysanthemum Throne the name of the holiday was changed from Birthday of the Emperor to Greenery Day 1 Officially as its name suggests it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings The day was renamed to Greenery Day to acknowledge the controversial wartime emperor s love for plants without directly mentioning his name 2 However in practice it is seen as just another day that expands the Japanese Golden Week vacation Greenery DayOfficial nameみどりの日 Midori no Hi Observed byJapanTypePublicSignificanceto commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings DateMay 4Next time4 May 2024 2024 05 04 FrequencyAnnualRelated toGolden Week Japan World Environment DayIn 2007 Greenery Day moved to May 4 and April 29 was changed to Shōwa Day in accordance with a 2005 revision of the law pertaining to public holidays The Shōwa Emperor reigned for 62 years and 2 weeks On May 3 1947 he became a symbol of Japan by the new constitution of the country Years April 29 May 4before 1988 The Emperor s Birthday Non holiday1988 The Emperor s Birthday National day of rest1989 2006 Greenery Day National day of rest2007 Shōwa Day Greenery DaySee also editGolden Week Japan World Environment DayReferences edit Golden Week Japan guide com 2009 05 13 Retrieved 2010 02 05 Japan names day after Hirohito BBC News 2005 05 13 Retrieved 2012 12 10 This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Greenery Day news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Greenery Day amp oldid 1147407683, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
