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Japan Calendar: Year At A Glance

2025 Japan Calendar Base Page

2025 Japan Calendar

National holiday Rokuyo (six-day fortune) Major solar terms (sekki) Moon phases (4 main)

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Make the 2025 calendar useful in real life

Quick meaning checks + season planning links, picked for this year-at-a-glance page.

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Two short guides to make Rokuyo and seasonal terms instantly readable.

What is Rokuyo? What are the 24 Solar Terms?

Plan with 2025

Use holidays and seasonal flow to choose your best travel window.

Hatsumode & New Year customs

Great for aligning January plans with tradition and public holidays.

Read the Hatsumode guide →

Japanese Zodiac Animals

Add cultural context to the year’s mood, symbols, and seasonal storytelling.

Explore the 12-year cycle →

Seasonal events in Japan

Match festivals, nature timing, and travel ideas to your calendar view.

See seasonal highlights →

Cherry blossom planning

A practical anchor to pick spring dates early and confidently.

Plan your spring window →

Japanese Calendar Hub

Month-by-month, Rokuyo, sekki, and deeper explanations.

Open the Calendar Hub →

Browse all calendar guides →

Official Travel Resource

JNTO — Travel Japan (Seasonal travel context)

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