Gunma Prefectural Day

Each year on October 28th, Gunma citizens celebrate Gunma Prefectural Day. In Japanese, it is called Gunma Kenmin no Hi, 群馬県民の日 (Gunma Kenmin no Hi), which literally translates to Gunma Prefectural Citizens Day, but the English on the Gunma Prefecture website is Gunma Prefectural Day. 

The day celebrates the history, culture, and community of the prefecture. Moreover, it marks the historic date, October 28th, 1871, when the name "Gunma Prefecture" was officially used for the very first time. Gunma Prefectural Day was created to encourage residents to deepen their appreciation for their homeland.

To mark the celebration, public elementary, junior high, and high schools across the prefecture close for the day, giving students and families time to explore local attractions. Throughout Gunma, numerous museums, attractions, sports &/or leisure facilities and cultural sites offer free admission or generous discounts. Even railway companies join the festivities by issuing special discounted one-day passes, making regional travel easy and affordable. 

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