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Japan’s Celebration of National Foundation Day

National Foundation Day is observed as a public holiday in Japan

National Foundation Day of Japan: February 11th

National Foundation Day is observed as a public holiday in Japan

Every year during the 11th of February, Japan observes the anniversary of their National Foundation Day. It is in this day that they honor Japan’s founder and first emperor Jimmu, a successor of the Sun Goddess.

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Posted on 10 Feb 2010 in : February Holidays,Japan Holidays