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Japan’s next national holiday is Mountain Day on August 8 (and observed on the 9th). Although technically celebrated on August 11, the date was changed to correspond with the 2020 Summer Olympics. It’s a day to reflect on Japan’s numerous majestic mountains, peaks and ranges.
You can read more about Mountain Day and catch up on your Japanese on our study site, GaijinPot Study.
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Love hiking and mountains? Check out some of our favorite articles and get to climbing:
- https://blog.gaijinpot.com/hiking-to-nageiredo-japans-most-dangerous-temple/
- https://blog.gaijinpot.com/japan-wanderlust-6-amazing-mountains-climb-1000-meters/
- https://travel.gaijinpot.com/japan-sightseeing-essentials/10-mountains-hike-arent-fuji/
- https://blog.gaijinpot.com/a-guide-to-hiking-the-kumano-kodo-iseji-route-in-mie-japan/
Some more mountains that aren’t Mount Fuji;
What will you do for this year’s Mountain Day? Let us know in the comments!