National Foundation Day
Japanese holiday to celebrate the foundation of Japan. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Foundation Day (建国記念の日, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan celebrated annually on 11 February. It celebrates the legendary foundation of Japan, and the accession of its first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, at Kashihara gū.[1]
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National Foundation Day | |
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Observed by | Japan |
Type | National holiday |
Significance | Celebrates the founding of the nation |
Date | February 11 |
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