Health and Sports Day is a national holiday in Japan held annually on the second Monday in October. At first, Its purpose is commemorating the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo. Later, it exists to encourage people playing sports for an active lifestyle. Activities such as parades, meetings and of course, sporting competitions are held to celebrate Health and Sport Day
At first, Health and Sport day was held to commemorate the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo. Later, it encourages people playing sport for a good health
Sporting events are held at schools so that students could enjoy a meaningful Health and Sport Day