Shōwa no Hi, or Showa Day, is a Japanese public holiday during Golden Week. It marks the birthday of Emperor Hirohito and invites reflection on the Shōwa period, a major era in Japan’s modern history that included war, recovery and post-war development.

Event Suggestions:
• Learn about Golden Week and the meaning of Showa Day
• Explore Japanese history, culture and national holidays
• Create a timeline of the Shōwa period with careful historical context