Japan celebrates National Foundation Day (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Participants march in a parade near the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo in celebration of National Foundation Day on Tuesday. National Foundation Day. The public holiday marks the founding of Japan and the ascension of its first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, in 660 BC.

Participants carry a portable shrine during the National Foundation Day Parade near the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on February 11, 2025. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Another portable shrine is carried through the parade. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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National Foundation Day is a public holiday held every February 11. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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National Foundation Day marks the founding of Japan and the ascension of Emperor Jimmu. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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