Japan - 2600th National Foundation Celebration Commemorative Medal (Boxed)
n an effort to bolster national spirit, the 2600th anniversary of the founding of the Japanese
Empire was celebrated in 1940. The special dating system (now no longer used) was called the
Imperial Dating System. The first year was 600 BC, the date assigned to the mythical founding of
Japan by Emperor Jimmu.
Celebrations were held around the country. This medal was awarded freely and is fairly common.