#Antarctica

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

January 29th: Showa Station Foundation Day — Japan’s Indomitable Spirit in the Extremes

Learn about Showa Station Foundation Day (Jan 29). Discover how Japan, a defeated nation in 1957, challenged the Antarctic with "Monozukuri" and the spirit of "Wa."
2026.01.29
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

January 14th. In the Japanese calendar, this is not merely another winter day. It is a day when the entire nation shed tears, marveled at the resilience of life, and reaffirmed the meaning of the word “hope.” Today is known as “Taro and Jiro Day,” or alternatively, the “Day of Love, Hope, and Courage.”

Discover the touching history of Taro and Jiro Day (Jan 14). Learn how two Sakhalin huskies survived a year in Antarctica and became symbols of hope and resilience in Japanese culture.
2026.01.14
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series