In Japan, like many other countries in the World, there is a day dedicated to celebrating fathers! But why is this day celebrated in June in Japan? What kind of presents are given typically? The Fun JAPAN! Editorial Team has researched this and brought together this article for you to learn all about it!
Why is Japan's Father's Day on the 3rd Sunday of June?
Japan's Father's Day is the same as America, the 3rd Sunday of June, but why?
In 1980, the board chairman of Japan Men's Fashion Kyōichi Itō was moved by the American tradition of celebrating Father's day, deciding to create Japan's own Father's day committee. After this, the event of celebrating Father's day was undertaken on the 3rd Sunday of June every year.
Why do People Send Yellow Roses on Father's Day?
This is one of the campaigns from Japan's Father's Day Committee. In America, sending something with a yellow ribbon is said to symbolize "Wishing for a loved one's safety", so the same was to be performed in Japan. However, during Mother's day in Japan you would send a carnation, so, in turn, people started to send yellow roses instead of ribbons for Japan's Father's Day. Also, due to sunflowers being popular in America, some people in Japan choose to send sunflowers instead of yellow roses.
What do Japanese People Give as Presents on Father's Day?
Many of Japan's department stores start stocking presents for Father's day from the end of May. Most of these presents consist of things such as neckties, shirts, electronic shavers, bags, and more business-related items. There are also popular high-quality alcoholic items such as whiskey!
When is Father's Day in Japan for 2022?
Father's Day is on June 19th for 2021! How about thanking your own father during this day as well?
If you want to know more about Japanese holidays, check out our other articles such as the one linked below:
- What kind of day is the Japanese Holiday "Greenery Day"?
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