The 3rd of November is a national holiday in Japan. It is called “Bunka No Hi” or “Culture Day”. This day is dedicated to freedom & peace in Japan and to promote Japanese culture. November 3rd is the birthday of the Meiji emperor (11/3/1852) and is also the day that Japan’s revised constitution was officially announced (11/3/1946). It has been a national holiday since 1948. On this day the entry fee for many museums is either free or discounted and many places hold a special event that is related to Japanese art, music, films, etc.
