“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 22: The 1880 Yokohama Earthquake, the World’s First Seismological Society, and Japan’s Culture of Resilience

Discover how the 1880 Yokohama earthquake led to the creation of the world's first seismological society in Japan. Explore the transition from giant catfish myths to modern science, and learn about Japan's unique culture of disaster preparedness (Bousai).
2026.02.22
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 21 is “Soseki Day”: The Day a Great Japanese Novelist Completely Rejected National Authority

Discover the history and cultural significance of "Soseki Day" on February 21. Learn why legendary Japanese author Natsume Soseki rejected a national doctorate and how his philosophy of individualism still influences Japan today.
2026.02.21
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 20th is Kabuki Day: How Edo-Period Punk Rock Became Japan’s Traditional Art

Discover the avant-garde history of Japan's Kabuki Day on February 20. Learn how Edo-period counterculture evolved into a stunning traditional art form.
2026.02.20
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

[Feb 19] Usui (Rain Water): The Day Snow Turns to Rain and Spring Awakens

Discover the magic of Usui (Feb 19), the Japanese solar term when snow turns to rain. Learn why this is the perfect day to display Hina Dolls for good luck and how Japan welcomes spring.
2026.02.19
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

The Day a Common Scene Wept: February 18th and the Warning from the Tiny “Medaka”

On Feb 18, 2003, the Japanese Rice Fish (Medaka) was designated as endangered. Discover the history, the cultural paradox of the modern Medaka boom, and what this means for Japan's Satoyama landscape.
2026.02.18
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

What is Today? February 17th: “Gacha Day” and the Infinite World inside a Plastic Capsule

Discover the history of Japan's Gacha Day (Feb 17). Explore why high-quality capsule toys are a cultural phenomenon, from anime figures to weird miniatures, and essential souvenirs.
2026.02.17
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 16th: “Weather Map Day” in Japan – Why We Read the Sky

Discover why February 16 is celebrated as Weather Map Day in Japan. Explore the history from 1883 and how weather shapes Japanese culture and aesthetics.
2026.02.16
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

The Messenger of Spring Arrived with Tragedy: February 15th is “Spring’s First Gale Naming Day”

Discover the tragic history behind "Haru Ichiban," the strong spring gale in Japan. Learn why February 15th is the Naming Day and how Japanese culture embraces nature's duality.
2026.02.15
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

【Feb 14】Valentine’s Day in Japan: A Unique Festival of Love, Duty, and Chocolate

Discover why Japanese women give chocolates to men on February 14th. Explore the history, the difference between Honmei and Giri-choco, and the evolution of this unique cultural event in Japan.
2026.02.14
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 13: The Day Japanese People Got Their Names. The Truth Behind “Surname Establishment Day”

Why do Japanese people have over 100,000 surnames? Discover the story of February 13, 1875, when commoners were mandated to adopt family names, changing Japanese culture forever.
2026.02.13
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
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