Foundation Day in Japan
Foundation Day in Japan is held on February 11. This event in the second decade of the month February is annual. 
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It marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC. February 11th 660 BC was determined as the day of enthronement by calculating the date in the calendar corresponding to the date recorded in the Chronicles of Japan, Japan's first history compiled on imperial orders.
Before WW2, this day used to be called Empire Day, and it was considered one of Japan’s four major holidays. It was celebrated with great passion, pomp, and circumstance.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Meat Day in Japan on February 9
Bra Day in Japan on February 12
Hachinohe Enburi in Japan on February 17 (is a traditional local dance festival where they welcome the arrival of spring and pray for a rich harvest in Aomori, Japan. みちのく五大雪まつり);
Dialect Day on February 18 (Amami Islands, Japan);
International Sylveon Day on February 21
Cat Day in Japan on February 22
The Emperor's Birthday in Japan on February 23 (birthday of Naruhito, the current Emperor of Japan)
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