Which country celebrates National Foundation Day on 11th February, the anniversary of the coronation of the first emperor, Jimmu, in 660BC?
"time in which legends about the origins of the Yamato dynasty were chronicled in the ""Kojiki"". There are accounts written earlier than either ""Kojiki"" and ""Nihon Shoki"" that present an alternative version of the story. According to these accounts, Jimmu's dynasty was supplanted by that of Ōjin, whose dynasty was supplanted by that of Keitai. The ""Kojiki"" and the ""Nihon Shoki"" then combined these three mythical dynasties into one long and continuous genealogy. The traditional site of Jimmu's grave is near Unebiyama in Kashihara. Veneration of Jimmu was a central component of the imperial cult that formed following the Meiji"
"Restoration. In 1873, a holiday called ""Kigensetsu"" was established on February 11. The holiday commemorated the anniversary of Jimmu's ascension to the throne 2,532 years earlier. After World War II, the holiday was criticized as too closely associated with the ""emperor system."" It was suspended from 1948 to 1966, but later reinstated as National Foundation Day. Between 1873 and 1945 an imperial envoy sent offerings every year to the supposed site of Jimmu's tomb. In 1890 Kashihara Shrine was established nearby, on the spot where Jimmu was said to have ascended to the throne. Before and during World War II,"
"descendant Ninigi: the mirror, Yata no Kagami; the jewel, Yasakani no Magatama; and the sword, Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Collectively, the sacred mirror, jewel, and sword became the three Imperial Regalia of Japan. Ninigi is said to be descended from Amaterasu and Takamimusubi and was sent to watch over the Japanese Islands, with the imperial regalia, which were growing unstable. Ninigi used the imperial regalia bestowed upon him to prove he was descended from Amaterasu. Ninigi's descendant Jimmu became the first emperor of Japan. Jimmu settled on the island of Honshu and founded the Land of the Rising sun in 660 BCE. The"
"Japanese imperial year The or ""national calendar year"" is a unique calendar system in Japan. It is based on the legendary foundation of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC. ""Kōki"" emphasizes the long history of Japan and the Imperial dynasty. ""Kōki"" dating was used as early as 1872, shortly after Japan adopted the Gregorian calendar system, and was popular during the life of the Meiji Constitution (1890–1947). The Summer Olympics and Tokyo Expo were planned as anniversary events in 1940 (""Kōki 2600""); but the international games were not held because of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Imperial Japanese Army"
"year. The ""nengō"" system remains in wide use, especially on official documents and government forms. The imperial year system (""kōki"") was used from 1872 to the Second World War. Imperial year 1 (""Kōki"" 1) was the year when the legendary Emperor Jimmu founded Japan – 660 BC according to the Gregorian Calendar. Usage of ""kōki"" dating can be a nationalist signal, pointing out that the history of Japan's imperial family is longer than that of Christianity, the basis of the Anno Domini (AD) system. ""Kōki"" 2600 (1940) was a special year. The 1940 Summer Olympics and Tokyo Expo were planned"
"is succeeded by a new farming culture, the Yayoi (ca. 300 BCE-300 CE), named after an archaeological site near Tokyo. Within Hokkaido, the Jōmon is succeeded by the Zoku-Jōmon (post-Jōmon) or Epi-Jōmon period, which is in turn succeeded by the Satsumon culture around the 7th century. The origin myths of Japanese civilization extend back to periods now regarded as part of the Jōmon period, though they show little or no relation to what we know archaeologically of Jōmon culture. 11 February 660 BCE is the traditional founding date of the Japanese nation by Emperor Jimmu. This version of Japanese history,"
"Law, allows a regency to be established in the Emperor's name, should the Emperor be unable to perform his duties. Historically, the Imperial House of Japan is said to be the oldest continuing hereditary monarchy in the world. According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, Japan was founded by the Imperial House in 660 BC by Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇). Emperor Jimmu was the first Emperor of Japan and the ancestor of all of the Emperors that followed. He is, according to Japanese mythology, the direct descendant of Amaterasu (天照大御神), the sun goddess of the native Shinto religion, through Ninigi, his"
"a tree to mark the founding of the colony's capital, Perth. In 1832, Stirling decided that an annual celebration was needed to unite the colony's inhabitants, including both settlers and Aborigines and ""masters and servants"". He decided that the commemoration would be held on 1 June each year (or if a Sunday, on the following Monday), the date originally planned by Stirling for Parmelia's arrival in recognition of the first and greatest British naval victory over the French in 1794, the ""Glorious First of June"". The holiday was celebrated as Foundation Day up until 2011; in 2012 it was renamed"
"the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world. The imperial house recognizes 125 monarchs beginning with the legendary Emperor Jimmu (traditionally dated to 11 February 660 BC) and continuing up to the current emperor, Akihito; see its family tree. Historical evidence for the first 29 emperors is marginal by modern standards, but there is firm evidence for the hereditary line since Emperor Kinmei ascended the throne 1,500 years ago. of the defines as the ; the ; the ; the , and ; the ; the and ; and the . In English, shinnō and ō are both translated as"
"warriors. A tower was constructed in 1940 to memorialize the installment of Japan's first emperor, Jimmu. The original name was Hakkō ichiu Tower, meaning ""Eight World Regions Under One Roof,"" a slogan of the Imperial Japanese Army. Designed by Jitsuzo Hinago, the tower was created from stones gathered from around the then-current extent of the Japanese empire at a cost of 670,000 yen. The writing ""Hakkō ichiu"" was removed after the Japanese defeat at the insistence of the U.S. military. The tower was the inception point for the torch relay of the 1964 Summer Olympics. Subsequent to the Olympics, which"
"model Constitution in 1946. The commemorative holiday was re-established as National Foundation Day in 1966. Though stripped of most of its overt references to the Emperor, National Foundation Day was still a day for expressing patriotism and love of the nation in the 1950s. In contrast with the events associated with earlier ""Kigensetsu"", celebrations for National Foundation Day are relatively muted. Customs include the raising of Japanese national flags and reflection on the meaning of Japanese citizenship. The holiday is still relatively controversial however, and very overt expressions of nationalism or even patriotism in public are rare. National Foundation Day"
"The Imperial House of Japan is the oldest continuing monarchical house in the world. The historical origins of the Emperors lie in the late Kofun period of the 3rd–7th centuries AD, but according to the traditional account of the ""Kojiki"" (finished 712) and ""Nihon Shoki"" (finished 720), Japan was founded in 660 BC by Emperor Jimmu, who was said to be a direct descendant of the sun-goddess Amaterasu. The current Emperor is Akihito. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne upon the death of his father, Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), in 1989. The Japanese government announced in December 2017 that Akihito will"
"Empire of Japan by the mythical Emperor Jimmu on 11 February 660 BC, Puyi during his meeting with the Showa Emperor read out a statement given to him by General Yoshioka asking for permission to worship the Shinto gods and to establish Shintoism as the state religion of Manchukuo. The Showa Emperor replied ""I must comply with your wishes"" and gave him three relics, namely a bronze mirror, a sword and a piece of jade (reproductions of the Imperial Regalia of Japan) to take home with him to be the center of Shinto worship in Manchukuo. Puyi later wrote """"I"
"(IJA) and Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) used the ""Kōki"" system for identification. For example many Japanese names circa World War II use imperial years: The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence (1945) used the imperial year (""Kōki 2605""). In Japan today, the system of counting years from the reign of Emperor Jimmu has been officially abandoned. Japanese imperial year The or ""national calendar year"" is a unique calendar system in Japan. It is based on the legendary foundation of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC. ""Kōki"" emphasizes the long history of Japan and the Imperial dynasty. ""Kōki"" dating was used as"
"monarchy itself. Japan is the oldest continuing hereditary monarchy in the world. In much the same sense as the British Crown, the Chrysanthemum Throne is an abstract metonymic concept that represents the monarch and the legal authority for the existence of the government. Unlike its British counterpart, the concepts of Japanese monarchy evolved differently before 1947 when there was, for example, no perceived separation of the property of the nation-state from the person and personal holdings of the Emperor. According to legend, the Japanese monarchy is said to have been founded in 660 BC by Emperor Jimmu; Akihito is the"
"and a bear-woman. Though Dangun was a mythological figure for whom no concrete evidence has been found, the account has played an important role in developing Korean identity. Today, the founding date of Gojoseon is officially celebrated as the National Foundation Day in North Korea and South Korea. Some of the same sources relate that in the 12th century BC Gija, a man from the Shang dynasty of China, immigrated to Gojoseon and founded Gija Joseon. However, somewhat similar to the case of Dangun, the evidence for Gija Joseon is completely lacking and the narrative has been challenged since the"
"to Medina, which occurred in 622 CE. The Islamic year is some days shorter than 365; January 2012 fell in 1433 AH (""After Hijra""). For a time ranging from 1872 to the Second World War, the Japanese used the imperial year system (""kōki""), counting from the year when the legendary Emperor Jimmu founded Japan which occurred in 660 BC. Many Buddhist calendars count from the death of the Buddha, which according to the most commonly used calculations was in 545-543 BCE or 483 BCE. Dates are given as ""BE"" for ""Buddhist Era""; 2000 CE was 2543 BE in the Thai"
"Day of the Foundation of the Republic (North Korea) Day of the Foundation of the Republic () is the Republic Day and National day of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, held on 9 September. The Day of the Foundation of the Republic is one of the most important holidays of the country, along with the Day of the Sun (birthday of Kim Il-sung), Day of the Shining Star (birthday of Kim Jong-il) and Party Foundation Day. Following the Liberation of Korea in 1945 by the Soviet and American forces, a communist Soviet military regime was set up in the"
"by his posthumous name of Emperor Jimmu was referred to in the records by the title of . He is the son of Ugaya, descendent of Ninigi, and the sea princess Tamayori. His given name was Hiko-hohodemi. His ascension marked the ""Transition from Age of the Gods to Human Age"". With claimed descendent from sun-goddess Amaterasu through Ninigi, Emperor Jimmu launched an expedition to capture Yamato. After taking control of Yamato province, he established the imperial throne and acceded in the year of kanototori (conventionally dated to 660 B.C.). His pedigree is summarized as follows. The descendants of Ninigi, including"
"Foundation Day Foundation Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the founding of a nation, state or a creation of a military unit. This day is for countries that came into existence without the of gaining independence. Older countries that use some other event of special significance as their national day. This signals the use of a ""class"" of National Days, that are equally important in the foundation of the nation, and a ""class"" of less important official public holidays. This holiday can be symbolized by the date of becoming republic or a significant date for a patron"
"Representatives. Extra sessions usually convene in the autumn and are opened then. Although the Emperor has been a symbol of continuity with the past, the degree of power exercised by the Emperor has varied considerably throughout Japanese history. In the early 7th century, the Emperor had begun to be called the . The title of Emperor was borrowed from China, being derived from Chinese characters and was retroactively applied to the legendary Japanese rulers who reigned before the 7th–8th centuries AD. According to the traditional account of the Nihon Shoki, Japan was founded by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC. Modern"
"Western Australia Day Western Australia Day (formerly known as Foundation Day) is a public holiday in Western Australia, celebrated on the first Monday in June each year to commemorate the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829. Because of the celebration of Western Australia Day, WA does not celebrate the Queen's Birthday Holiday in June, as do the other Australian states; it is held in September or October instead. HMS ""Challenger"", under Captain Charles Fremantle, anchored off Garden Island on 25 April 1829. Fremantle officially claimed the western part of Australia for Britain on 2 May. The merchant vessel"
"Western Australia Day as part of a series of law changes recognising Aboriginal Australians as the original inhabitants of Western Australia. Western Australia Day Western Australia Day (formerly known as Foundation Day) is a public holiday in Western Australia, celebrated on the first Monday in June each year to commemorate the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829. Because of the celebration of Western Australia Day, WA does not celebrate the Queen's Birthday Holiday in June, as do the other Australian states; it is held in September or October instead. HMS ""Challenger"", under Captain Charles Fremantle, anchored off Garden"
"time, the shrine was Mino Province's ""ichinomiya"". In 1871, it was called Nangū Shrine (南宮神社 ""Nangū Jinja""), but was promoted to a ""taisha"" (大社 ""grand shrine"") in 1925. Its name was changed to Nangū Taisha after World War II to reflect its promotion. Nangū Taisha The shrine was first built during Emperor Jimmu's reign, who lived from 660 BCE to 585 BCE. During the nearby Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, the shrine was completely burnt to the ground and was not rebuilt until 1642, when Tokugawa Iemitsu led the construction efforts. In 1867, as a result of ""shinbutsu bunri"", the"
"North Korea. It is also common for new children to be admitted to the Young Pioneer Corps on the day. In contrast to many other holidays that are very politicized, the Foundation Day concerns the whole country. It also has an international and diplomatic outlook with foreigners being likelier to attend it than some other holidays. The day was first celebrated in 1949. The intensity of celebrations has varied considerably. Celebrations in 1950 were low key due to the Korean War. In contrast, 1956 saw sizeable celebrations following Kim Il-sung's triumph in a domestic political crisis just days earlier called"
"April 15, 2017, at the yearly major public holiday also known in the country as the Day of the Sun, North Korea staged a massive military parade to commemorate the 105th birth anniversary of Kim Il-sung, the country’s founder and grandfather of current leader, Kim Jong-un. The parade took place amid hot speculation in the United States, Japan, and South Korea that the country would also potentially test a sixth nuclear device, but failed to do so. The parade did publicly display, for the first time, two new intercontinental ballistic missile-sized canisters as well as submarine-launched ballistic missiles and a"
"his father to the throne. King Munmu took the throne in the midst of a long conflict against Baekje and Goguryeo, shortly after General Gyebaek and Baekje had been defeated at Sabi by General Kim Yu-shin in 660. In these struggles, Silla was heavily aided by the Tang. The first years of his reign were spent trying to defeat Goguryeo, following an abortive attempt in 661. Finally, in 667, he ordered another attack which led to the defeat of Goguryeo in 668. After the small isolated pockets of resistance were eliminated, Munmu was the first ruler ever to see the"
"There is insufficient material for further verification and study. The reign of Emperor Kinmei ( – 571 AD), the 29th emperor, is the first for which contemporary historiography is able to assign verifiable dates; However, the conventionally accepted names and dates of the early emperors were not to be confirmed as ""traditional"" until the reign of Emperor Kanmu (737–806), the 50th sovereign of the Yamato dynasty. In the ""Kojiki"" and ""Nihonshoki"", only his name and genealogy were recorded. The Japanese have traditionally accepted this sovereign's historical existence, and an Imperial ""misasagi"" or tomb for Kaika is maintained; however, no extant"
"Commonwealth Day Commonwealth Day, formerly ""Empire Day"", is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations, often held on the second Monday in March. It is marked by an Anglican service in Westminster Abbey, normally attended by Queen Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth along with the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Commonwealth High Commissioners in London. The Queen delivers an address to the Commonwealth, which is broadcast throughout the world. Commonwealth Day is a public holiday in some parts of the Commonwealth, but not presently in Britain. The first ""Empire Day"" took place on 24 May 1902, celebrated prior to"
"first of those to be established, although its origin is disputed. Some sources say that it was founded by Raja Jas Dev of Jammu ( 1020–1053) and given to his brother, Karan Dev. Others say that Karan Dev was a son of Bhujdev, a ruler of Jammu, and that the state came into existence in either the 12th or early 13th century, when Karan Dev's military prowess enabled him to win over the jagirdars and landlords of the area; in this latter interpretation, Jas Dev was Karan Dev's nephew. There is agreement that Karan Dev was the founder of the"
"Nangū Taisha The shrine was first built during Emperor Jimmu's reign, who lived from 660 BCE to 585 BCE. During the nearby Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, the shrine was completely burnt to the ground and was not rebuilt until 1642, when Tokugawa Iemitsu led the construction efforts. In 1867, as a result of ""shinbutsu bunri"", the Buddhist temple located on the shrine grounds was moved to a different location. That temple is now named Shinzen-in (真禅院) and is still located in Tarui. This shrine was recorded in the ""Engishiki Jinmyōchō"" (延喜式神名帳), a book from the mid-10th century; at that"
"and the first meeting of the Anti-fascist Assembly for the National Liberation of Macedonia on 2 August 1944. The day is also celebrated as St. Elijahs Day, or ""Ilinden"". The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was founded on 9 September 1948 following its release from Soviet occupation and a provisional government. The national holiday is known locally as the Day of the Foundation of the Republic (""Korean"": 인민정권 창건일) and is celebrated annually. Trinidad and Tobago officially became a republic on 1 August 1976. Republic Day is celebrated on 24 September every year because that is when the first parliament"
"The reign of Emperor Kinmei ( – 571 AD), the 29th emperor, is the first for which contemporary historiography is able to assign verifiable dates; however, the conventionally accepted names and dates of the early emperors were not to be confirmed as ""traditional"" until the reign of Emperor Kanmu (737–806), the 50th sovereign of the Yamato dynasty. In ""Kojiki"" and ""Nihonshoki"" only his name and genealogy were recorded. The Japanese have traditionally accepted this sovereign's historical existence, and an Imperial ""misasagi"" or tomb for Annei is currently maintained; however, no extant contemporary records have been discovered that confirm a view"