Greenery Day

Introduction
The current observation
of Greenery Day as a public
holiday in Japan stems from the
celebration of the birthday of
Emperor Showa (Hirohito, who
lived from 1901 to 1989).
 Observing Greenery Day
On this day, many botanical (plant) and Japanese gardens are open to the public throughout Japan. People also use this time to
commune with nature. Because it lengthens Golden Week, many people will use the time to take their vacations or to take an
extended trips. Many places in Japan will also offer free admission to the public. This includes the Ueno Zoo, Rikugien Garden,
and Kiyosumi Garden.
What Is Greenery
Effect?
 And the greenery IS good. Contact with
nature increases happiness and reduces
stress. It promotes strength and creativity
and stimulates human interaction.

 That is why researchers at Wageningen

University & Research (WUR) are
working on several Green Impact for
Health projects.
Origins Of The Day
Japan celebrated the first Greenery Day on April 29, 1989. In the past, April 29 was
celebrated as Tenno Tanjoubi, a public holiday dedicated to the current emperor's
birthday.
 After Emperor Akihito ascended to Chrysanthemum
Throne and succeeded Emperor Showa, Tenno Tanjoubi
shifted to his birthday.
When Did Greenery
Day Start? Greenery Day is observed as a day to

appreciate nature and be grateful for

its blessings. It was initially

established in 1989 and held annually

on April 29 to celebrate the birthday

of Emperor Showa (also known as

Emperor Hirohito).
 On this day, commemorative

plantings of trees are held around

the country, as are many events

that bring people closer to nature.

What Do People Do On
Greenery Day?
What Is The Purpose
Of Greenery?
Greenery in our living environment helps more
than just our health and well-being. It
also facilitates water management, helps reduce
the effects of noise pollution, and promotes
biodiversity in built-up areas. Greenery also helps
to increase the property value of houses and
offices.
 What Do You Suggest
More Greenery?
A single tree will absorb one tonne of carbon
dioxide over its lifetime. So, plant as many trees
and plants as possible.
Why Is Greenery Day
Celebrated?
It is celebrated to appreciate nature, which was
necessary for Emperor Showa.
Who Is The Present Emperor Of Japan?
The present emperor of Japan is emperor Naruhito, born Hironomiya Naruhito.
Is Greenery Good For
Health?
And the greenery IS good. Contact with
nature increases happiness and reduces stress.
It promotes vitality and creativity and
stimulates human interaction.

That is why researchers at Wageningen

University & Research (WUR) are working
on several Green Impact for Health projects.
 In 2007, The Government

Renamed May 4 As Greenery

Day And April 29 As Showa

Day.
 Significance Of
Greenery Day Is Part Of
The Day
Japan's Golden Week, During
Which Four Significant
Holidays Are Celebrated
Within One Week

01
02

It Is The Perfect Holiday

Season As May Marks The
Arrival Of Warm Weather In
Japan.
 03
Japan's Current Emperor, Naruhito, Gives

A Greenery Day Lecture Yearly On This

Day And Urges People To Go Out And

Plant Trees And Engage In Gardening.

Celebrating Green
Is Same As
Celebrating Blue

Emperor Showa's Immense

Love For Plants Led To The
Development Of Greenery
Day.
 However, the day also signifies the close relationship between land and water, which are
symbols of Mother Nature, and therefore Greenery day is represented by the colors green and
blue.
 Green gained its color status

during the Heian period; before

this, it belonged to the range

color blue.
What Countries Celebrate Greenery Day?

Japan Is The Only Country That

Celebrates Greenery Day.
“Green Is The
Color When
Mother Earth
Smiles.”
 How To Observe Greenery Day

Spend Some Time Get A Plant For Donate To A

In Nature Yourself Foundation
How To Celebrate Greenery Day?

If you wish to observe Greenery

Day, plant some trees in your

neighborhood.
The First Crop Of Green Tea

Is Harvested During This

Time. So, Visit Your Local

Tea Shop, And Buy Some

Fresh Green Tea.

Go green and eat a

vegetarian meal loaded

with healthy leafy greens.

You can
also enjoy
gardening
or visit a
local park.
Why Greenery Day Is Important?

Nature Is Important

It’s An Excuse To Bask In Nature

We Are Reminded To Preserve Nature

 Greenery Day Dates
Year Date Day

2023 May 4 Thursday

2024 May 4 Saturday

2025 May 4 Sunday

2026 May 4 Monday

Approximately
3.04
Trillion
Trees