Foundation Day in Japan (2016)

**Foundation Day in Japan was observed on February 11, 2016**, as a nationwide public holiday known locally as *建国記念の日* (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi). This date commemorates Japan’s founding as a nation, marked by ceremonies and reflections across the country. |*建国記念の日* (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi), meaning "National Foundation Day." |Yes, it was observed uniformly across Japan on February 11, 2016.