“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

March 28 is “Mitsuya Cider Day”: The Secret Behind Japan’s 140-Year-Old National Carbonated Drink

Discover the fascinating history behind March 28, Japan's "Mitsuya Cider Day." Learn about the 140-year-old legend, Japan's pure water culture, and Japanese wordplay.

2026.03.28

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March 27 is “Sakura Day”: The Fascination and History of Cherry Blossoms that Stir the Japanese Soul

March 27th is Sakura Day in Japan! Dive into the deep history of Hanami, the beautiful philosophy of 'Mono no Aware', and why cherry blossoms are the soul of Japanese culture.

2026.03.27

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March 26 is Katyusha’s Song Day: Unraveling the Dawn of Japanese Pop Culture

Discover the history of Katyusha's Song Day on March 26. Learn how a 1914 stage play starring Sumako Matsui sparked the birth of Japanese pop music and understand the deep fusion of Western literature and Japanese culture during the Taisho Roman era.

2026.03.26

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March 25: Oshio Heihachiro’s Rebellion (1837) – The Day an Elite Samurai Sacrificed Everything to Save the Starving

Discover the true story of Oshio Heihachiro's Rebellion on March 25, 1837. Learn how an elite samurai risked his life to save the starving citizens of Osaka, shaping Japanese culture and history forever.

2026.03.25

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March 23: The Fateful Day Where the Samurai Era Began and Violently Ended

Discover the dramatic events of March 23 in Japanese history. From Tokugawa Ieyasu becoming Shogun to the brutal Sakuradamon Incident in the snow, explore how the samurai era shaped modern Japan.

2026.03.24

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March 23, 1962: The Red Artery Rushing Through Tokyo’s Underground—The History and Culture of the Marunouchi Line

Discover the history and cultural impact of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, fully opened on March 23, 1962. Learn how Japan's subway shaped modern Tokyo's commuting culture and underground cities.

2026.03.23

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March 22: Broadcasting Day – The Day Japan’s Voice Took to the Skies

Discover the history of Japan's Broadcasting Day on March 22. Explore how the first radio transmission in 1925 shaped Japanese pop culture, anime, and society.

2026.03.22

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What Day is March 21 in Japan? Unlocking the Culture Behind the Magic Numbers “3, 2, 1”

Discover the fascinating Japanese anniversaries on March 21! From the iconic Randoseru Day to Color Movie Day, dive deep into Japan's unique culture and the magic of spring beginnings.

2026.03.21

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The Awakening of Japanese Spring: The Profound Spirituality Hidden in March 20th, “Shunbun” and “Shunki Koreisai”

Explore the profound Japanese traditions of March 20. Learn how Shunbun (Vernal Equinox) and Shunki Koreisai beautifully blend nature, Shinto, and ancestor worship.

2026.03.20

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March 19th: The Birth of “Hato Bus” – Exploring Japanese Hospitality and Post-War Recovery Through Tokyo’s Iconic Yellow Buses

Discover the history of Tokyo's famous yellow Hato Bus, which began operations on March 19, 1949. Learn how it reflects post-war recovery and the true spirit of Japanese "Omotenashi" hospitality.

2026.03.19

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