January 17 Anniversaries

Disaster Prevention and Volunteer Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Disaster Prevention and Volunteer Day? Every January 17th is "Disaster P...

Omusubi Day (Rice Ball Day, Omusubi no Hi)

Food Days

What Is Omusubi Day? Every year on January 17, Japan observes "Omusubi Day" (Ric...

Konpon Konya no Tsuki no Hi -- 'Tonight's Moon' Day

Other

What Is "Tonight's Moon" Day? January 17th is known in Japan as "Konpon Konya no...