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【国際交流PRアソシエイトからの発信★】Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)

今年のゴールデンウィークは皆さん楽しめましたか？タイ人留学生のRittさんも岩手ならではのアクティビティを楽しんだようです！ゴールデンウィークの祝日の意味についても調べてくれました。今年のゴールデンウィークの思い出を振り返りながらぜひお読みください！

（言語：英語?タイ語）

Did you all enjoy this year's Golden Week? Ritt, a Thai exchange student, also seemed to enjoy the activities unique to Iwate! He also looked up the meaning of each of the Golden Week holidays. Please read on as you look back on your memories of this year's Golden Week!

(Language: English and Thai)

Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)

The holiday is a precious time that everyone waits for. One of the long holiday periods in Japan is "Golden Week." Golden Week is a series of national holidays in Japan. It usually takes place from late April to early May. There are generally four days off, which include

Showa Day (April 29) commemorates Emperor Showa's birthday, formerly known as the Emperor's birthday until his abdication in 1989. Renamed in 2005, it replaced Greenery Day on the calendar.

Constitution Remembrance Day (May 3) marks the adoption of Japan's post-war Constitution in 1947. Established as a national holiday by the Holidays Act of 1948, it's a day to reflect on the Constitution's significance and Japan's progress.

Greenery Day (May 4) was originally observed on April 29 but moved to May 4, 2007, to celebrate nature and the environment. Named in honor of Emperor Showa's affinity for tree planting and environmental projects during his reign, it emphasizes nature conservation.

Children's Day (May 5), also known as Boys' Day, celebrates children's happiness with traditional events and decorations. One prominent decoration is the Koinobori, or carp flag, believed to bring luck and fortune to children's growth due to the carp's symbolism of strength and energy as they swim upstream and leap waterfalls.

When we have these holidays along with the usual weekends, it's like getting extra time, resembling a golden opportunity for everyone to rest at their leisure. Do you also have these kinds of long holidays in your own country?

These holidays come two weeks after the semester starts, giving a good chance to relax and get ready after studying hard. Lots of students use this long break to go home, finish their homework, rest, or go on trips. During this break, I went to Himekami Mountain. The weather was nice, and lots of people were climbing. Even though it was tiring, the view from the top was amazing and totally worth it.

Golden Week is one of the busiest tourist seasons in Japan because many people take advantage of consecutive holidays to travel within the country or abroad. It is also a good time for you to explore other places. When you come to study at Iwate University, it is not only about studying but also about exploring the world and gaining experience in various aspects.

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