Japan Holiday On March 11 2021?
The following is a compilation of Japanese national holidays, national observances, patriotic commemorations and important secular events that apply during Thursday, 2021-03-11:
Fukushima Tsunami Remembrance Day:
[ob] Today is the 10th anniversary of 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off Japan's northeastern coast near Fukushima that sparked a tsunami that swept away thousands of people and caused a nuclear disaster that continues to wreak misery for many. On this day in Japan, people offer a silent prayer for tsunami victims at the time of the earthquake (2:46pm) during memorial services in Fukushima and other cities across Japan.
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