Japanese Newsletter 2 (April, 2020)ANZAC DAY – SHUSEN KINEN BI

25th April is ANZAC Day. Japan has a similar war memorial day in August.15th August is Shusen kinenbi (終戦記念日: The anniversary of the end of World War II) in

Japan.

At noon on 15th August, 1945 the Emperor announced the Japan's acceptance of the terms

of the Potsdam Declaration over the radio. Every year, there has been a memorial service

organized by the government with the presence of the Emperor, Empress, and Prime

Minister in Tokyo. It takes about one hour and from 12 noon they have a silent prayer for a

minute. The service is quite similar to ANZAC Day in Australia.

Origami activities for ANZAC Day:

How to Make an Origami Poppy Flower, Poppies - Amapola de Papel DIY Tutorial Manualidades

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp-f_nDyqAY

How to make Remembrance Day Poppy with Origami Paper リメンバランスデーのポピー (作り方)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUiRFyPfwvU