January 16 Anniversaries

Prohibition Day (Kinshu no Hi)

World Observances

What Is Prohibition Day? January 16th is "Prohibition Day." It is associated wit...

Hero Day (Hero no Hi)

Wordplay Anniversaries

What is "Hero Day"? January 16 (1/16) is "Hero Day." The date comes from a wordp...

Yabuiri -- The Servants' Homecoming Day

Seasonal Events

What Is Yabuiri? January 16th marks "Yabuiri," a special day when live-in servan...