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February 11, 2028

Kenkoku Kinen no Hi leads today's complete edition for Japan.

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Friday, February 11, 2028

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Traditional Japanese paper lanterns hanging amidst blooming cherry blossoms under a clear blue sky.

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Kenkoku Kinen no Hi

The anniversary of the founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BCE, according to the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan). The day is marked by flag-raising and quiet patriotism. The founding myth is 2,600 years old, and the celebration is restrained, because Japanese patriotism is expressed quietly and with respect for the past.

Close-up portrait of a capuchin monkey in the lush jungle of Coxen Hole, Honduras.

Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Honduras Day

You watch the resplendent quetzal, jaguarundi, and scarlet macaw soaring through Honduras's tropical forests. You find that Honduran households most frequently keep chickens, dogs, and parrots as their standard domestic animals. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.