The Emperor's Birthday
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The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日, Tennō tanjōbi) is an annual Public holiday in Japan celebrating the birthday of the reigning Emperor, which is currently 23 February as Emperor Naruhito was born on that day in 1960. It is enforced by the Emperor Abdication Law passed in 2017.[1]
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Emperor's Birthday | |
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Official name | Tennō tanjōbi (天皇誕生日) |
Also called | Tenchōsetsu (天長節) (−1948) |
Observed by | Japan |
Type | Public |
Significance | Marks the birthday of the Emperor of Japan |
Celebrations | Public ceremony at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, imperial greetings |
Date | 23 February |
Next time | 23 February 2025 (2025-02-23) |
Frequency | Annual |
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