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Japanese Culture: Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (建国記念の日) Posted by Ginny on Feb 8, 2009
Kenkoku kinen no hi (建国記念の日) is a national holiday celebrated every year in February. When translated into English, kenkoku kinen no hi (建国記念の日) means ‘National Foundation Day’. Kenkoku kinen no hi (建国記念の日) is a day celebrating the creation of Japan as a nation under the emperor Jimmu (神武天皇). It’s a day of patriotism for many…