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“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 20: The Day Japanese Hospitality Met the West. What is “Hotel Day”?

Discover why November 20 is celebrated as Hotel Day in Japan. Explore the history of the Imperial Hotel, the blend of Western and Japanese hospitality, and how it changed travel culture in Japan.
2025.11.20
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 10th is Elevator Day: The Technology and Culture That Expanded Japan Vertically

Nov 10th is Elevator Day in Japan. Discover how the 1890 debut of Japan's first elevator in Asakusa's Ryōunkaku shaped Japanese society, architecture, and unspoken rules.
2025.11.10
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 3rd, “Bunka no Hi”: Japan’s Clear “Singularity Day” for Celebrating Peace and Culture

Discover Bunka no Hi (文化の日), Japan's Culture Day. Learn why this Nov 3 holiday, once Emperor Meiji's birthday, now celebrates the Constitution, peace, and free museums.
2025.11.03
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

What is October 9th? Tool Day: Unraveling Japan’s Culture of Cherishing Objects from Asakusa’s “Kappabashi”

Discover Japan's unique "Tool Day" (10/9) and the culture of gratitude for objects. Explore Kappabashi Tool Street, the tradition of the Tool Memorial Service, and the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.
2025.10.09
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series