Constitution Memorial Day
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May 3 is Constitution Memorial Day (“Kenpō Kinenbi”), a Japanese national holiday that commemorates the day Japan’s current constitution came into effect in 1947. First celebrated in 1948, Constitution Memorial Day is the second national holiday of Japan’s Golden Week.
Constitution Memorial Day is a day of reflection, with some choosing to especially honor the constitution’s renunciation of war. Though some regions host Golden Week festivals during this time, Constitution Memorial Day is often commemorated by visiting certain government buildings that remain open—such as the National Diet Building in Chiyoda—to learn more about how the government functions and to ask questions of government officials. Many cities and regions also host public lectures about Japan’s history and the events that led up to the ratification of Japan’s current constitution.
How to prepare:
Our offices will be closed on [insert date] in observance of Constitution Memorial Day. Please set your out of office message before leaving the office prior to the holiday.
How to observe Constitution Memorial Day
Constitution Memorial Day offers an opportunity to celebrate the Japanese Constitution—and all the freedoms it brings to the Japanese people. Here are some ways to observe the holiday:
- Visit a local or national government building
- Visit a library to learn more about Japanese the Japanese Constitution
- Attend a local lecture
