http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/ Japanese special days. Not only famous days, but also unpopular anniversaries. ja http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-140.html 7/7 - July seventhSeven Evenings(Tanabata)Tanabata is a Japanese star festival, derived from Obon traditions and the Chinese star festival. The festival is usually held on July 7, and celebrates the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair). Seven Evenings
(Tanabata)

Tanabata is a Japanese star festival, derived from Obon traditions and the Chinese star festival.
The festival is usually held on July 7, and celebrates the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair).
]]> English 2007-07-07T07:46:29+09:00 japandays FC2-BLOG http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-139.html 7/6 - July sixthSalad Anniversary(Salada Kinen-bi)Japanese nouvelle poet Machi Tawara's first collection "Salad Annivers" sold more than three million copies, and in its name piece, 7/6 was decided as the Salad anniversary. Salad Anniversary
(Salada Kinen-bi)

Japanese nouvelle poet Machi Tawara's first collection "Salad Annivers" sold more than three million copies, and in its name piece, 7/6 was decided as the Salad anniversary. ]]> English 2007-07-06T06:45:20+09:00 japandays FC2-BLOG http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-138.html 7/5 - July fifthBikini Style Day(Bikini Sutairu no hi) French designer Louis Reard presented Bikini, as the smallest swim wear in the world, on the day in 1946. Bikini Style Day
(Bikini Sutairu no hi)

French designer Louis Reard presented Bikini, as the smallest swim wear in the world, on the day in 1946. ]]> English 2007-07-05T05:44:40+09:00 japandays FC2-BLOG http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-137.html 7/4 - July forthPear Day(Nashi no hi)7 sounds similar to "Na, and 4 sounds similar to "Shi" in Japanese."Nashi" in Japanese also means Nothing. Pear Day
(Nashi no hi)

7 sounds similar to "Na, and 4 sounds similar to "Shi" in Japanese.
"Nashi" in Japanese also means Nothing. ]]> English 2007-07-04T04:43:29+09:00 japandays FC2-BLOG http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-136.html 7/3 - July thirdWave Day(Nami no hi) 7 sounds similar to "Na, and 3 sounds similar to "Mi" in Japanese. So the day is named Nami no hi. Wave Day
(Nami no hi)

7 sounds similar to "Na, and 3 sounds similar to "Mi" in Japanese. So the day is named Nami no hi. ]]> English 2007-07-03T03:42:37+09:00 japandays FC2-BLOG http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-135.html 7/2 - July secondWheat Noodle Day(Udon no hi) Udon is a popular Japanese type of thick wheat-based noodle, both eaten hot or cold. The day was established in 1980. Wheat Noodle Day
(Udon no hi)

Udon is a popular Japanese type of thick wheat-based noodle, both eaten hot or cold. The day was established in 1980. ]]> English 2007-07-02T02:41:57+09:00 japandays FC2-BLOG http://japanday.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-134.html 7/1 - July firstBank Day(Ginkou no hi) The day was established in 1991, by The Japan Financial News Co., Ltd. In Japan, Banks counter opens 9a.m-3p.m Mon-Fri. Bank Day
(Ginkou no hi)

The day was established in 1991, by The Japan Financial News Co., Ltd. In Japan, Banks counter opens 9a.m-3p.m Mon-Fri. ]]> English 2007-07-01T01:41:12+09:00 japandays FC2-BLOG