Today is Kokuu (穀雨): April 20th — When the rain needed for grain starts.

Today is Helicopter Day. April 15th. I severely doubt it though.

Today is Orange Day. You've had your Valentines and your White Day. Give your partner a box of oranges today.

Today is Wive's Day: April 10th - A day to surprise your wife with flowers for no reason.

Today is Shiro no Hi: April 6th - Castle Day. A day to visit a castle.

Today is Seimei (清明): April 5th — The start of clear and bright weather.

Today is Yoyo no Hi: A day to polish your Yoyo and return broken yoyos to your local shrine.

Today is 嘘つきの日 (Usotsuki no Hi) - April 1st - Liar’s Day! Tell jokes, not lies (maybe both).

Today is Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne’s Day. A 7th Century hermit who prayed standing in the freezing sea at night while otters warmed his feet. Celebrate his day by choosing exposure over comfort.

Today is White Day: A day to give white chocolates to ladies. This tweet has been sponsored by the Japan Chocolate Makers Association.

Today is also Escalator Day and Barbie Doll Day.

Today is Sanba no Hi - March 8th - Samba Day! Dance like no one’s watching (even if they are).

Today is Keichitsu (啓蟄): March 5th, The awakening of hibernated insects.

This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: @stuartcw.bsky.social guests after F.Marinos claimed a first win of the season, then comebacks from Kashima & Kyoto highlight our round-up of J1 Matchday 4.
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Today is Mimi no Hi : March 3rd. A day to clean your partner's ears.

Today is Blessed Nicholas of Pskov’s Day. A 16th Century Russian Fool for Christ who rebuked Tsar Ivan the Terrible and is credited with protecting Pskov. Celebrate his day by speaking truth with courage.

Today in 1936, the February 26 Incident (二・二六事件) occurred: February 26th. A failed coup d’état by the Imperial Japanese Army that resulted in the strengthening of military control over the government.

Today is Nyan Nyan Nyan Neko no Hi - February 22nd - A day to donate cat food to your local cat lady.

Today is Usui (雨水): February 19th, The start of the Spring rains.

Today in 1885, Itō Hirobumi became Japan’s first Prime Minister: February 18th. Marking a major step in Japan’s modernization under the Meiji Constitution.

Today is Milarepa’s Day. An 11th Century Tibetan yogi who lived in caves, wore only cotton in winter, and survived on nettles until his skin turned green. Celebrate his day by choosing voluntary discomfort with discipline.

Today is Saint Dyfnog's Day. A 6th Century saint, a son of a rich family who gave up everything for a life of penance spending the rest of his life dressed in horse hair shirt, standing under the stream of cold water. Celebrate his day with a cold shower.

Today is Buraja no Hi - February 12th -Bra Day - A day to celebrate the invention of the brassiere.

Today is National Foundation Day (建国記念の日): February 11th. Celebrating the legendary founding of Japan and the ascension of Emperor Jimmu.

Today is Niku no Hi - February 9th - Meat Day. A day to eat meat or call your old friend Nick.

Today marks the start of the Russo-Japanese War (日露戦争): February 8th, 1904. Japan launched a surprise attack on Port Arthur, beginning a war that reshaped global power.

Today is Northern Territories Day (北方領土の日): February 7th. A day to raise awareness of Japan's territorial dispute with Russia over the Northern Territories.

Today is Risshun (立春): February 4th, The first day of spring.