Nowadays 'Shōwa-no-hi' is considered a time for reflection of the past, especially for the turbulent events during the reign of Emperor Hirohito.
✏️May 3rd:
'Constitution Memorial Day' (憲法記念日 'Kenpō Kinenbi') on May 3rd is the second holiday of Golden Week.
It celebrates the enactment of the 1947 Constitution of Japan, has been a national holiday since 1948, and is a day to reflect upon the meaning of democracy...😌
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