Special day
National Foundation Day (Japan)
Celebrating the Heart of Japan.
Today
When is National Foundation Day (Japan)?
Every year on February 11.
National
- JP
What is National Foundation Day (Japan)?
National Foundation Day on February 11 commemorates the founding of Japan by its first Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC. It is a public holiday for Japanese people to reflect on the history and culture of their nation.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
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- #Japan
- #Kigensetsu
- #JapanDay
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