2600th Anniversary Celebrations of the Japanese Empire

The 2600th Anniversary Celebrations of the Empire of Japan (紀元二千六百年記念行事, Kigen Nisen Roppyaku-nen Kinen Gyōji) refer to a series of events held in 1940 (the 15th year of Shōwa) to celebrate the 2600th year of the Imperial Era (Kōki, or Emperor Jimmu's accession year). This article also describes commemorative projects alongside the celebratory events.

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