A Japanese celebration catering to women’s relaxation.
Hamauri Beach Day is a tradition in Japan (though most prevalent in Okinawa) in which women, for one day of the year during the month of March, take the day off and go to the beach. The original intent behind this is rooted in the past, when women would seek to purify themselves each year by bathing in the sea. Those who celebrate Hamauri Beach Day still take some time out to take a dip, but now it’s more about just relaxing and enjoying time with friends and family than anything else.
