Japan established a national holiday in 2014 to appreciate the blessings of mountains
Japan officially recognized the cultural and spiritual significance of its jagged peaks in 2014 by establishing Mountain Day, a national holiday dedicated to appreciating the country's unique volcanic landscape.
In 2014, the Japanese government enacted legislation to create Yama no Hi, or Mountain Day, which was first celebrated nationwide in 2016. The holiday was established to provide citizens with an opportunity to get close to the mountains and thank them for their many blessings.
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