JAPAN’S NATIONAL HOLIDAY
MOUNTAIN
Day
ABOUT US
What is Mountain Day
It is the only holiday established PUBLICLY, thus making us unique
Mountain Day is the only holiday that is recognized as a NATIONAL HOLIDAY RELATING TO NATURE
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES has become one of our most challenging issues to face, thus Mountain Day takes important role in creating AWARENESS in society
OUR MISSION
Japan is a Country that 70% of lands are covered by mountains / hills.
Our vision composes of protecting the environment as a whole.
We support in creating opportunities for nature bound activities to people, such as giving people the chance to reconsider the importance of nature and its need to be passed on to generations.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Tetsuzo Yasunari
Vice Chairperson
Katsuhiko Kano
The Scientific Committee covers a wide range of fields that go beyond the boundaries of the traditional academic disciplines, including Earth Environmental Science, Bioresource Conservations, Aquatic Environment, Biodiversity Science, Exercise Physiology, Agricultual Economics, and regional research projects in South, Southeast, and East Asian mountains.
Each member is highly regarded as a top scientist in their field.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Members
Furukawa, Fukachi
Maharjan, Keshav Lall
Matsuda, Osamu
Mizoguchi, Tsunetoshi
Nakashizuka, Tohru
Tsuda, Yoshiaki
Watanabe, Teiji
Yamamoto, Masayoshi
Sadakazu Tanigaki
Chairperson of Mountain Day Foundation
Message from Chairperson of Mountain Day Foundation
About ten years ago, a group of passionate nature lovers formed the Mountain Day Establishment Council to create a national holiday dedicated to mountains. With support from a bipartisan parliamentary league and sponsors, Japan officially designated Mountain Day as a national holiday in May 2014.
The National Mountain Day Foundation, established in 2016, continues this legacy, driven by a deep love for mountains and nature. Every August 11, the foundation hosts the Mountain Day National Ceremony and supports various related events, aiming to raise public awareness of the significance of mountains.
Our mission now is to address environmental issues like declining nature experiences for children, forest and water conservation, and disaster prevention in natural areas. With renewed leadership and a fresh approach, we are committed to these goals.
Japan is unique in having both Mountain Day and Marine Day as national holidays. We hope this celebration encourages people to reconnect with nature and appreciate the vital role mountains play in our lives.