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 |
Frequency | Annual |
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]
Ritual ceremonies of the Imperial Palace |
Shihohai ・Saiten-sai |
Genshi-sai |
Start of Musical Performance |
Emperor Showa Festival (Previous Emperor's Festival ) |
Emperor Kōmei festival[a] |
Kinen-sai |
The Emperor's Birthday |
Spring Kōreisai・Spring Shrine Festival |
Jimmu Festival ・Kōrei-den Kagura |
Empress Kōjun festival[a] |
Yoori ・Ōharae-shiki |
Emperor Meiji festival[a] |
Autumn Kōreisai・Autumn Shrine Festival |
Kannamesai Festival |
Niiname-no-Matsuri |
Kashiko dokoro Sacred Kagura |
Emperor Taishō festival[a] |
Yoori ・Ōharae-shiki |
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