While we're sure many of the people reading this article have heard of the Japanese holiday "Golden Week", many may not have heard about its sibling "Silver Week"? One of the main differences is that silver week doesn't actually occur every single year! The key to seeing silver week is actually September's Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day. Let's take a deeper look into silver week, its origins, and what it means for Japan!
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