I’ve seen a lot of calendars in different countries and weekends and holidays are in red marks. Only in Japan (OIJ) that holidays are called “aka karenda” (red calendar). When my students discuss dates, I often hear them say, “It’s a red calendar for holiday break.”

For 2018 and 2019 holidays in Japan, check detailed information here: https://matcha-jp.com/en/3662

Plan well your trip around the country and make the most of it! Here are images of Red Calendar in Japan worth observing, taking photoshoots and capturing memories: