Umi no Hi (Marine Day) celebrations
Date: 20 July 2026
Location: Japanese coast, Multiple ports, Japan
Organizer: Japan government
Japan's national 'Marine Day' public holiday, observed on the third Monday of July, expressing gratitude to the ocean and praying for the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation. Celebrated nationwide with port festivals, beach activities, aquarium events and family outings to the coast.
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Sailing nearby
Planning to attend? These clubs, marinas, schools and other sailing places are close to Multiple ports and worth a visit while you are in the area:
- Ama Yacht Harbor — Marinas, Nagoya, Japan
- Ashiya Marina — Marinas, Ashiya, Japan
- Enoshima Olympic Yacht Harbor — Marinas, Fujisawa, Japan
- Enoshima Yacht Club — Yacht Clubs, Fujisawa, Japan
- Fukuoka Yacht Club — Yacht Clubs, Fukuoka, Japan
- Ginowan Marina — Marinas, Ginowan, Japan
- Hamamatsu Yacht Club — Yacht Clubs, Hamamatsu, Japan
- Hayama Marina Office — Marinas, Hayama, Japan
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