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May 4, 2028

Midori no Hi leads today's complete edition for Japan.

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Midori no Hi — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Midori no Hi

A day to appreciate nature and the environment, named after Emperor Showa's love of plants. The tradition is to plant trees, visit parks, and spend time in nature. Golden Week is in full swing, and every park in Japan is full of families, picnics, and children who have been looking forward to this week for months.

Animals of Réunion Day — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Réunion Day

You discover lemurs, tenrecs, and Réunion kestrels as the distinctive wildlife of this Indian Ocean island. You observe that residents commonly keep dogs, cats, and introduced species like chukar partridges as pets. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.