Taiiku-no-hi (Health Sports Day) 
October 10 Taiiku-no-hi (Health Sports Day) October 10
What's the meaning of this event?
October 10 is Health Sports Day (Taiiku-no-hi.) Its purpose is to
familiarize with sports and nurture physical and mental health.
What do people do on this day?
Sports flourish in autumn because the weather is good, but, especially
on or around Taiiku-no-hi numerous school and regional athletic meets
and sports tourneys, Undou-kai, are held.
What's the history of this event?
It is to commemorate the opening of the Tokyo Olympics on October 10,
1964, and since 1966 it has been a national holiday.
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