In Japan, we celebrate another national holiday on November 23 every year. (Yes, I’ve blogged about several Japanese festivals lately.) Japan has a plethora of holidays.)

Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan, also known as kinro kansha no hi, honors and praises employees for their daily efforts. However, there are other legends surrounding the holiday’s beginnings. It was initially a celebration and gratitude for a successful harvest, according to one popular interpretation. Isn’t it true that we should be even more thankful for critical employees in recent years? This Japanese holiday might be compared to Labor Day in the United States.

Japanese Translation [日本語訳]