May DayThese images of Tokyo come from our Harrison Forman Collection. Forman took these photos of a

May Day

These images of Tokyo come from our Harrison Forman Collection. Forman took these photos of a May Day Demonstration celebrating workers and laborers in Japan in 1972. This day can also be known as International Workers Day, Workers Day, or Labor Day. The day is celebrated with parades, barbecues, and demonstrations like this one featured above. Many countries celebrate their Labor Days on May 1st, with notable exceptions United States and Canada celebrating on September 1st. 

[Image description: A large gathering of Japanese workers in Tokyo with red flags and political signs in front of pine trees.]