Restoration of Sovereignty Day in Japan
Restoration of Sovereignty Day in Japan is held on April 28. 主権回復の日 Shuken kaifuku no hi - It marks the end of the American occupation of Japan on 28 April 1952. This event in the third decade of the month April is annual.
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Japan has been captivating travellers since it first opened up to international trade in 1853. While its many traditions and cultural landmarks persist, Japan is also one of the leading economic and technological centres of the world. Kongo Gumi is the oldest operating business in the world, established in 578. It specialises in the construction of temples and shrines in Japan. Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo was the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, famous for its tuna auctions.
Hailed as the solo dining capital of the world- Japan’s shrinking population combined with an increase of single-person households has meant requesting a table for one quite the norm.
With 5 million vending machines- Japan has the highest density in the world. Batteries, ramen, sake, umbrellas. flowers- you name it and the vending machines probably stock it.
If you check your zipper, chances are, it will say YKK on it, which stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha. Founded in Tokyo in 1934, it is estimated that 7 billion zippers are produced by this manufacturer each year.
Source: roughguides.com
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