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Can you explain to others? Arekore on “National Foundation Day”
February 11 is “National Foundation Day.” But not many people can adequately explain this holiday. This time, why not increase your awareness of this National Foundation Day? To spend your vacation in a meaningful way, it might be a good idea to think a bit seriously!
Several days of the national foundation in the world
Bastille Day Parade
In the United States, the 4th of July is called “Independence Day,” and it is well known that it is celebrated grandly throughout the country, like the launching of fireworks. In China, it is called “Kokukeibushi” and it will be a one-week holiday starting on October 1. This October 1 is the day that Mao Tse-tung declared the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. In France, the day that the Bastille prison was attacked and political prisoners were released and the French Revolution began, July 14 is Revolution Day, and is sometimes called “Bastille Day.”
Also, as many of you will recall from the newscasts of that time, German Unity Day is on October 3rd. It started with the liberalization of east-west travel and then became sensational news the world watched during the Cold War, with the unification of east and west, the removal of the Berlin Wall.
Looking at it this way, each country is celebrating its founding in different ways. It can be fun to discover the thoughts and history of each country that you will get to know from today.
“It’s not important
As mentioned above, “National Foundation Day” refers to the holidays that each country in the world celebrates in its own country. So why is February 11 “National Foundation Day” in Japan? We untangle a little.
Japan’s “National Foundation Day” is derived from Nihon Shoki. The day that Emperor Jimmu, Nihon Shoki’s first emperor, took the throne is said to be February 11, when he was converted to the Gregorian calendar.
When deciding when “when” will be National Foundation Day, that is, when the country of Japan was established, the date of application of the Constitution of Japan, the date of entry into force of the San Francisco Treaty of San Francisco, and Article 17 of Prince Shotoku. On the day the Constitution was promulgated he was nominated as a candidate, and it was a great discussion. Several discussions with experts were also held. Finally, it was decided in 1966 (Showa 41) as a day to celebrate the fact that the country of Japan has risen and still exists, instead of celebrating the nation’s establishment date by inserting “no.” Eisaku Sato, the prime minister at the time, said: “I will openly acknowledge the feelings that the people have, that is, prolong the founding of the country, love the country and hope for the development of the country, and try to establish this day.”
The “Constitution Commemoration Day” without “no” is May 3, when the Constitution of Japan was enforced, and the “Emperor’s Birthday” is the day to celebrate the current birthday of His Majesty the Emperor. On the other hand, holidays without “no” such as “Green Day”, “Children’s Day”, “Day of the Sea”, “Labor Thanksgiving Day”, etc. these are days to think about it and celebrate it. Surprisingly, the “no” in the name of the holiday seems to have been very significant. From now on, it can be quite interesting to pay attention to “no” instead of the vacations that you spend casually.
reference
Encyclopedia of World Holidays Nobuko Nakano / Tokyodo Publishing
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