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I am an American exchange student living in Tokyo right now. I was wondering if anyone knew of any 4th of July events happening in the area. I was looking for a place that my friends and I (all in our 20’s) could enjoy. July 21 – Marine Day Celebrated on the third Thursday in July, this honours the ocean’s importance to Japan. Traditionally, people would go to the beach or water on this day – you’ll still find some special events in waterfront areas, such as Odaiba. August 11 – Mountain Day Encourages appreciation for mountains. We all know that the 4th of July is one of the biggest American celebrations! Not only is it masterfully done regrading fireworks, but it is all around just a fun event. Japan, like many other countries, doesn’t celebrate the event, as it has its own alternatives. However, there are some places where people do celebrate it: July 4th was always a big deal in Yokohama. I never really understood what Independence Day was all about, but I enjoyed the festivities that always started the summer and came just a few weeks before Japan’s O-Bon, festival of the spirits. A powerful storm system is heading toward Florida, threatening Fourth of July celebrations with heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous beach conditions. Terrifying Japan Airlines emergency At Misawa Air Base, Japan, the Lights on the Lake July 4th celebration starts at 3 p.m. at the base beach and includes free games, food, music, shuttle service and fireworks from 8p.m. to 9 p.m. For many Americans on July 4, the traditional way to end the day is to sit down, look up and watch a fireworks show – an artistic display of light, color and sound that fills the sky, evoking a sense of patriotic pride on America’s Independence Day. The 4th of July in Pictures: The USA’s Biggest Birthday Party (American View) July From the booming sound of fireworks lighting up the night sky to the soothing sounds of fuurin wind chimes tinkling in the breeze, July in Tokyo is a sensory experience. Festivals and events ranging from spectacular fireworks shows and ancestral bon odori rites to the sonic wizardry of summer music festivals that attract the best of July in Japan sees summer getting into full swing; the rainy season has ended in most parts of the country and the temperatures continue to rise. It’s a great time for outdoor beer gardens, beach trips and water sports in crystal-clear lakes and rivers. Prophets who predicted the Great East Japan Earthquake say that there will be a significant event in Japan on July 5, 2025. A huge earthquake off the coast of the Philippines could cause a massive tsunami. This tsunami could be three times larger than the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. On the 4th of July, 1853, a significant event took place in Japan that holds historic importance. This day marked the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry and his fleet of American warships in Tokyo Bay. This event, known as the «Opening of Japan,» was a turning point in Japanese history. The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in more than 10,000 trips to the emergency room. Marine Day (Third Monday of July – 海の日, Umi no Hi) What it’s about: This National holidays in Japan celebrates Japan’s relationship with the ocean, recognizing its role in the nation’s culture, history, and economy. Third Monday of July (national holiday) Ocean Day (umi no hi): A recently introduced national holiday to celebrate the ocean. The day marks the return of Emperor Meiji from a boat trip to Hokkaido in 1876. August 11 (national holiday) Mountain Day (yama no hi): Newly introduced in 2016, this national holiday celebrates mountains. July/August 13 Today I'm streaming from home in Tokyo!!It's a little bit early, but I'll be doing IRL streams for the actual 4th of July!So today I'm going to celebrate Ame Coming-of-Age Day: January 15 → 2nd Monday of January, starting in 2000. Marine Day: July 20 → 3rd Monday of July, starting in 2003. Respect for the Aged Day: September 15 → 3rd Monday of September, starting in 2003. Health and Sports Day: October 10 → 2nd Monday of October, starting in 2000. On July 4, Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the country’s founding as an independent nation. Although this year’s celebrations are different, the reason to celebrate is always the same. Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island, is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States. [38] Since 1868, Seward, Nebraska, has held a celebration on the same town square. In 1979 Seward was designated "America's Official Fourth of July City-Small Town USA" by resolution of Congress. Japan: Liberation from the Empire of Japan in 1945. See Japanese Occupation of Korea. Independence Day or Fourth of July: 4 July: 1776 Kingdom of Great Britain: Explore Japan's best July 2025 events and festivals! From dazzling fireworks to cultural celebrations, discover what makes summer unforgettable in Japan.
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