Monthly Archives: February 2018

Who was Jimmu – Japan’s First Emperor?

Posted on February 11, 2018 by J P Catton

     Why is Feb 11 a national holiday in Japan? What does ‘National Foundation Day’ mean? Is it referring to the national constitution drawn up after World War II, defining what Japan’s government could and could not do? In … Continue reading →

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