February 11th is celebrated as the Day of National Foundation.
The ancient mythology told that the Emperor Jinmu, the first emperor of Japan, was ascended to throne on February 11th.
Constitution of the Empire of Japan (Meiji Constitution) was promulgated on this day in 1889.
Before the end of World War 2, February 11th was called "Empire Day", when the people were awe inspired and celebrated the Empire.
After World War2, in 1948, the Empire Day was dismissed, but some congressmen tried to legislate to set "National Finundation Day" back.
While 18 years to end up the arguments, in 1966, "the Day of National Foundation " has been passed through Congress.
Thesedays, not so many people mind calling National Foundation day, but it used to have a large difference from the Day of National Foundation.
If we say "National Foundation Day", it implies the founder, and this is related to the myth of the ancient throne.
Please click here to see the pictures googled in the words "Foundation Day".
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