Constitution Memorial Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Constitution Memorial Day in Japan.
History & Origins of Constitution Memorial Day
Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpō Kinenbi) in Japan, celebrated on May 3rd, is a major part of Golden Week. Historically, it commemorates the enforcement of the 1947 Constitution of Japan, which established the country's post-WWII democratic governance, popular sovereignty, fundamental human rights, and a pacifist foreign policy.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Marked by public lectures on democracy, special tours of the National Diet Building in Tokyo, and family outings to parks during the spring holiday season.
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