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Golden Week (Gōruden Wīku) is Japan’s biggest holiday period of the year — a cluster of four national holidays in late April and early May. For foreigners living in Japan, it’s important to know what to expect. When Is Golden Week 2025? Date Holiday April 29 Showa Day (昭和の日) May 3 Constitution Day (憲法記念日) May 4 Greenery Day (みどりの日) May 5 Children’s Day (こどもの日) With weekends included, most people get 7–10 consecutive days off. Many companies give additional discretionary holidays to bridge the gaps. ...

Japan’s Working Holiday Visa lets young people from eligible countries live and work in Japan for up to 1 year. It’s one of the most accessible ways to experience living in Japan without a work sponsorship. Eligible Countries (2025) Japan has working holiday agreements with 30 countries: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain, Czech Republic, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Estonia, Uruguay, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine ...