Monday, July 21, 2008

海の日 in Nagoya

Observed on the 3rd Monday in July, 海の日, pronounced "umi no hi" and called Ocean/Marine Day in English, is a national holiday in Japan. To celebrate the day, people go to beaches and enjoy the festivities of summer.

There will be a
Nagoya Minato Matsuri (海の日名古屋みなとまつり
) on Monday, July 21, at 19:30 - 20:30, at Nagoya Port Garden Pier (Nagoya-kou station, exit 3). Approximately 3,600 fireworks will be displayed, together with various performances.

Note: For more summer festivals and activities in and around Nagoya, read HERE.

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