In Japan, many meat shops have sales on the 29th of every month because the number 2 is "ni" in Japanese while the number 9 is "kyu". Together, 29 = nikyu, very close to the word "niku" for meat. 1/7 pic.twitter.com/HfTHc0p9gk
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 30, 2021
July 4th is Japanese Pear Day because the fourth month (na – short for nana) + seventh (shi) day = nashi, pear. 3/7 pic.twitter.com/UGbiZCWfZv
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 30, 2021
For those with more western tastes, August 6th is the day for you. August, the eight month (ha, the shortened form of hachi) and mu, six) is Ham Day. 5/7 pic.twitter.com/kce0AHkH4a
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 30, 2021
Finally, there is Pocky Day commemorating one of Japan's most famous snacks. Stack four up side by side, and you get 11-11, November 11th! 7/7 pic.twitter.com/PV1SneIpgb
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 30, 2021
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Ah, but nothing beats May the Fourth.
Very nice! Any news on taking another trip to Japan?
Not for a while. We can’t leave Suji.