Health & Sports Day In Japan
Each year on the second Monday of October, the Japanese celebrate Health & Sports day, Taiiku no hi in Japanese, with a national holiday. Established in 1966, this holiday celebrates the anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony and encourages residents to enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body.
Schools and communities sponsor local sports days to celebrate Taiiku no hi and to encourage children to live an active lifestyle while having some fun with their friends and classmates.
The benefits of a healthy mind and body are not limited to children or one day of the year. …read more
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