Labor Thanksgiving Day (Japan): (excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Thanksgiving_Day) Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日, Kinrō kansha no hi?) is a national holiday in Japan. It takes place annually on November 23. The law establishing the holiday cites it as an occasion for commemorating labor and production and giving one another thanks. Events are held throughout Japan, one such [...]