Tag japan february 7

Here are some interesting facts and events related to Japan on February 7th:

Birthdays

• Yumi Tamura (, 1972-), Japanese manga artist, born on February 7, 1972.

Events

• 1867: The Meiji Restoration takes place in Japan, marking the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the beginning of the Meiji period.
• 1946: The Japanese government passes the Constitution of Japan, which goes into effect on May 3, 1947.

Holidays

• National Foundation Day (, Kenkoku Kinenbi): a national holiday in Japan that commemorates the legendary founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BCE.

Food

• February 7th is also known as "Tofu Day" (, Tōfu no Hi) in Japan, as it is believed to be the best day to eat tofu.

Other

• The Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) is responsible for issuing weather forecasts and warnings in Japan, and February 7th is the midpoint of the winter season in Japan.

I hope you found these facts interesting!