Japan country guide: capital, Foundation Day, and colours (RU)
📍 Japan
Theme Foundation Day 2027
Japan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Tokyo, the national observance is Foundation Day on 11 February, and the national colours are red and white. Japan's National Foundation Day is 11 February. Tradition links the date to 660 BCE. The modern public holiday was set in law in 1966. Japan has no independence day.
Capital and region (RU)
Tokyo is the capital. Japan sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Tokyo clock. National ceremonies for Foundation Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Foundation Day is Thursday, 11 February 2027. Japan's National Foundation Day is 11 February. Tradition links the date to 660 BCE. The modern public holiday was set in law in 1966. Japan has no independence day. Locally it is called Kenkoku Kinen no Hi. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Foundation Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital is Tokyo.
When is the next Foundation Day?
The next date is Thursday, 11 February 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Japan's National Foundation Day is 11 February. Tradition links the date to 660 BCE. The modern public holiday was set in law in 1966. Japan has no independence day.
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