“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

October 2 is Shirt Day in Japan | A Cultural Journey Through Fashion and Wordplay

Discover the meaning behind Japan’s Shirt Day on October 2—from wordplay traditions to fashion history and seasonal style. A cultural journey through clothing.

2025.10.02

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🍁October 1st: Koromogae Day – Japan’s Seasonal Clothing Tradition

Discover the meaning of Koromogae Day on October 1st in Japan—a seasonal tradition of changing clothes that reflects Japanese lifestyle, climate, and cultural values. Learn how families prepare for autumn through wardrobe rituals and home care.

2025.10.01

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🍁What Is Japan’s Autumn Foliage Forecast Announcement Day?

Discover Japan’s unique tradition of announcing autumn foliage forecasts. Learn how this seasonal event helps travelers plan the perfect fall trip across regions.

2025.09.30

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🌃Lighting Up Meiji Japan: The First Gas Street Lamps in Yokohama

Discover how Japan’s first gas street lamps transformed Yokohama’s streets on September 29, 1872. Explore the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of this milestone in Japan’s modernization, explained for international readers.

2025.09.29

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🇯🇵 September 28: Japan’s Personal Computer Day — The Start of a Digital Revolution

Discover the story behind Japan’s Personal Computer Day on September 28 — how NEC’s PC-8001 sparked a tech revolution and shaped Japan’s digital culture.

2025.09.28

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🚗Women Drivers Day in Japan | The Story Behind the First Female Driver

September 27 marks Women Drivers Day in Japan, celebrating the first woman to earn a driver’s license in 1917. Discover how driving became a symbol of independence and social change.

2025.09.27

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Typhoon Day｜September 26 and Japan’s Wind of Memory

Discover why September 26 is Typhoon Day in Japan. Learn about historic storms, cultural meanings, and how Japan prepares for natural disasters.

2025.09.26

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September 25: Fujinoki Kofun Memorial Day | Japan’s 1,400-Year-Old Time Capsule

Discover the story of Fujinoki Kofun, an untouched 6th-century tomb in Nara, Japan. Learn why September 25 is celebrated as Kofun Memorial Day and explore the cultural legacy of ancient Japan.

2025.09.25

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🚉September 24: Midori no Madoguchi Day – A Journey Through Japan’s Railway Culture

Explore the meaning behind Midori no Madoguchi Day, celebrated on September 24 in Japan. Learn how this railway milestone shaped travel culture, supports international visitors, and reflects Japan’s commitment to hospitality and precision.

2025.09.24

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Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan: Honoring Nature and Ancestors

Discover the cultural and spiritual meaning of Japan’s Autumnal Equinox Day. Learn how this national holiday blends astronomy, Buddhist traditions, and ancient ancestor worship.

2025.09.23

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