Revenge of the 5th, celebrated on May 5, is a play on words that “Star Wars” fans came up with to set up a date to celebrate the Revenge of the Sith every year. This day celebrates the Dark Side of the Force since the day before is dedicated mainly to the Jedi. The fandom worldwide comes together to discuss, rewatch and reread movies and books from the saga, focusing on the main villain characters of the franchise.
Museum Lover’s Day
Museum Lover’s Day, on May 5 each year, is when all appreciators of museums come together to celebrate their favorite place to hang out, spend their time, or check out different kinds of art and expositions.
Birthday of Emperor Akihito
The Birthday of Emperor Akihito is celebrated on December 23 every year in Japan. It aims to celebrate the life and reign of Emperor Akihito, the 125th emperor of Japan, whose reign lasted from January 7, 1989, to April 30, 2019. Akihito ascended the throne after his father, Emperor Hirohito passed away. The duration of his reign is known as the ‘Heisei’ era, which translates to ‘become peace’ — an expression of striving for peace across the world. Emperor Akihito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne at the tail-end of the Japanese economic miracle. The yen was at an all-time high, and money was flowing into the economy. It was also during his reign that Japan experienced its ‘Lost Decade,’ a period of great economic difficulty after Japan’s bubble economy burst.