Mother's Day(Hari Ibu) di 🇯🇵 Jepang

Mother's Day in Japan, known as Haha no Hi, is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. The holiday was introduced to Japan through the influence of American culture after World War II and has become deeply embedded in Japanese society. It is marked by a strong emphasis on gratitude and respect, values central to Japanese culture.

Red carnations are the traditional Mother's Day flower in Japan, symbolizing a mother's love and sweetness. Flower shops display elaborate carnation arrangements in the weeks leading up to the holiday, and department stores create special Mother's Day gift sections. The tradition of giving carnations was popularized by the Morinaga confectionery company in the 1930s and remains strong today.

Japanese children often express their gratitude through handwritten letters and drawings presented to their mothers on this day. Schools organize special projects where students create cards and crafts. Many families go out for a special meal, with restaurants offering Mother's Day course menus. Homemade meals prepared by children and fathers are also valued, with the effort and thought behind the meal considered more important than culinary perfection.

Gift-giving has become increasingly sophisticated, with popular presents including sweets from renowned patisseries, fashion accessories, skincare products, and flower arrangements that can be preserved as dried flowers. Japanese department stores like Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi curate extensive Mother's Day gift guides. The holiday consistently ranks among the top gift-giving occasions in Japan, reflecting the deep cultural reverence for mothers.

Annual observance honoring mothers and maternal figures for their contributions and sacrifices, celebrated on different dates worldwide (second Sunday of May in the US) with flowers, gifts, and family gatherings.