noun
Empire Day
Historical term for a former national holiday celebrated on February 11th, commemorating the legendary accession of Emperor Jimmu. Held from 1872 to 1948; later replaced by 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day).
See also: 建国記念の日
紀元節は、かつて2月11日に祝われていた祝日です。
Empire Day was a holiday formerly celebrated on February 11th.
戦後、紀元節は建国記念の日として改められました。
After the war, Empire Day was replaced by National Foundation Day.