December 23rd is a national holiday in Japan known as Emperor's Birthday or Tenno Tanjobi, which celebrates the birthday of the current emperor. This holiday is considered a public holiday, meaning that businesses and schools are closed on this day. The celebration involves various events such as music concerts, parades, and traditional performances, and the Imperial Palace opens its doors to the public for people to see the emperor and his family wave from a balcony. Other holidays celebrated in December in Japan include New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Coming of Age Day.