Takeshima Day
February 22, Thursday
Takeshima Day is observed in the Japanese prefecture of Shimane on February 22. On this day in 1905, Japan claimed its sovereignty the Liancourt Rocks, also known as the islands of Takeshima. Interestingly, they have been controlled by South Korean since the 1950s.
Takeshima Day in other years
- 2021 February 22, Monday
- 2022 February 22, Tuesday
- 2023 February 22, Wednesday
- 2025 February 22, Saturday