Japan’s National Foundation Day is observed annually on February 11. It is a national holiday established by law to reflect on the founding of the nation and to cultivate a love for the country.
In observance of this day, the National Foundation Day Celebration Parade takes place around Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event is organized by the Association to Celebrate the Founding of Japan in honor of the nation’s founding by Emperor Jimmu.
The parade consists of two main divisions: the Mikoshi Division featuring portable shrines and the Marching Division. In the Marching Division, university brass bands from the Tokyo metropolitan area proceed along Omotesando while performing.
00:00 Rissho University Wind Orcchestra
03:08 Waseda University Cheerleading Band
04:27 The Symphony Band of Komazawa University
05:59 Senshu University Wind Orchestra
07:50 Kokushikan University Brass Band
08:46 Kokugakuin University Cheerleaders “BUNNYS” & Wind Orchestra
