Golden Week.

        Golden Week is one of the busiest holiday seasons in Japan. This is a collection of four national holidays within seven days. Trains, airports, and sightseeing spots get very crowded during the Golden Week. The national holiday making up The Golden Week are Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, and Children's Day.

        Firstly, Showa Day which takes place on April 29. This is the birthday of a former emperor Showa, who died in 1989. Previously, this holiday was called Greenery Day, but that was changed because of some reasons. However, the date of being called Showa Day remains since 2007.

        Secondly, Constitution Day (kenpo kinenbi) that take place on May 3. As a result of the post-war in 1947, the new constitution was put into effect. Because the date is close to Showa Day, it is a part of the collection of Holidays on the Golden Week. Due to the name, this day is chosen to reflect democracy.

        Thirdly, Greenery Day (Midori no Hi) is celebrated each May 4 since 2007. Before being called Greenery Day, it was called " Birthday of the Emperor." However, as it is known now, it is a day dedicated to the environment and nature. Before the emperor loved plants and nature.

        Finally, Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi), on May 5, this day is celebrated; Therefore, there is a festival called " The Boy's Festival." Families pray for the health and future sucess of their sons by hanging up carp streamers, and displaying samurai dolls so that symbolizing strenght, power, and success in life.

        To conclude, Japan is well-known for the holidays and the dedication that Japaneses put into practice. Because of the actual era, they have a lot of holidays. Golden Week is one of them. They also take the whole week as vacation where few places are opened, and manga magazines are not released during the week.