Golden Week

Golden Week is several consecutive national holidays on Nejiro that take place in the same 'week', with many festivals and religious observances. Many businesses and government offices are closed at this time, and people use this time to socialize and travel, beaches and cruises are especially popular.

Takomatsuri: {kite festival} on May 1 - a celebration of clear skies, in honor of the sky that shelters and nurtures

Midori no hi: {greenery day} on May 3 - a day to commune with nature and be thankful for its blessings

Umo no hi: {ocean day} on May 4 - a day to give thanks for the bounty of the oceans

Kodomo no hi: {children's day} on May 5 - when families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of children and raise the koinbori {carp windsock - symbolizing strength and success} for each member of the family

Yama no hi: {mountain day} on May 6 - a day to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains