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Category: China, Korea, Japan, and Mongolia
Events, awareness days, holidays, celebrating, occurring in or tied to the nations of China, North and South Korea, Japan, and Mongolia.
East Asian events occur in or have cultural ties to China, the Koreas, Japan, or Mongolia.
China Japan & Korea Events
Mountain Day, (JP): August 11
Daily
Mountain Day became an official state holiday in Japan in 2016. It's a celebration of mountains, their ecosystem, and the impact they have on Japanese culture. It's also a day off work. How great is that?...
January
Obon Festival (JP): August 13-16
Daily
THE OBON FESTIVAL: A SPECTACLE OF LANTERNS Japan's Obon Festival, also known as Bon Festival, is a Buddhist-Confucian tradition honoring the spirits of ancestors. It is a time for families to reunite, cl...
January
V-J Day (1945): August 14
Daily
On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allied forces, ending WWII.
January
Independence Day, (KR)(1945/1948): August...
Daily
Independence Day on the Korean Peninsula marks the anniversary of August 15, 1945, the official surrender of Japan, and August 15, 1948, the official proclamation of the Republic of Korea. Independence D...
January
Liberation Day, (CN)(1945): August 25
Daily
Liberation Day in Hong Kong marks the anniversary of August 30, 1945, the withdrawal of Japanese troops from the city. The Chinese government discontinued Liberation Day in 1997 upon taking control of the...
January
Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi Qingren Jie...
Daily
Qixi Qingren Jie, Chinese Valentines Day or Double Seven Day always on the 7th Day of the 7th month of the Chinese calendar; this festival originated during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD). Chinese Valent...
January
Owara Kaze No Bon Festival (JP): August 30...
Daily
JAPAN'S OWARA KAZE NO BON FESTIVAL: A MESMERIZING TRADITION Every year, the picturesque town of Yatsuo in Toyama Prefecture transforms into a captivating scene of traditional dance, music, and lantern-li...
January
Bodhi Day (B)(JP)(532 BC): December 8
Daily
Bodhi Day celebrates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, on the anniversary of his becoming the Buddha on December 8, 532 BC. Japan celebrates this event annually on Decemb...
January
Constitution Day, (TW)(1946): December 25
Daily
Constitution Day in Taiwan marks the anniversary of December 25, 1946, when the nation adopted its Constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.
January
Dōngzhì Festival (CN): December 21
Daily
The Dōngzhì Festival, or Winter Solstice Festival, is celebrated by Chinese around the world on or around December 21st. It celebrates harmony and balance in the universe, represented by yin and yang. W...
January
Nanking Massacre Memorial Day (CN)(1937):...
Daily
One of the most horrific events in Chinese History, the Nanking Massacre (Nanjing Massacre), began on December 13, 1937. Japanese troops invaded the city. For the next six weeks, using torture, executions...
January
Twelve-Twelve (CN): December 12
Daily
Whereas 11/11 or Singles Day focuses on significant retailers, Twelve-Twelve is a second initiative of the Chinese government, mega-retailer Alibaba, and other businesses. Twelve-Twelve asks consumers to...
January
Hong Kong Arts Festival (CH-HK): February...
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The Hong Kong Arts Festival, inaugurated in 1973, is an annual event that has become a cornerstone of the city's cultural landscape. Each year, typically between February and March, the festival transform...
January
228 Peace Memorial Day (TW)(1947): Februar...
Daily
228 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER: TAIWAN'S 228 PEACE MEMORIAL DAY Taiwan's 228 Peace Memorial Day is a national holiday observed annually on February 28, commemorating a tragic event known as the "228 Incident."...
January
Emperor's Birthday (JP)(1960): February 23
Daily
On February 23, 1960, Emperor Naruhito of Japan was born. He became emperor on May 1, 2019, and his birthday is a national holiday.
January
Feng Shui New Year: February 4
Daily
Feng Shui New Year is the time to reorder your home and surroundings to complement the Chinese New Year and its zodiac. During 2024's Year of the Dragon, spring green and royal yellow are considered parti...
January
Foundation Day (JP)(660 BC): February 11
Daily
On February 11, 660 BC, the mythological Emperor Jimmu ascended to the throne, establishing the nation of Japan. Today is also known as Empire Day or Kigensetsu in Japan and is a national holiday.
January
Hari-Kuyo (JP): February 8
Daily
Each year on February 8 in Japan, women, and girls gather their needles and head to the temple for a blessing. Married women offer prayers to bless their work, and unmarried girls pray to the goddess Awas...
January
Lichun (CH/TW): February 3-18
Weekly
Lichun, traditionally regarded as the start of the lunar new year, holds significant cultural importance in China and Taiwan. Falling typically between February 3 and 5, Lichun is one of the 24 solar term...
January
Losar New Year (B) 2151: February 28
Daily
Losar is New Year's Day within the Tibetan Buddhist Calendar and marks the beginning of the Tibetan Year.
January
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