December 31 Anniversaries

Torahiko Memorial Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Torahiko Memorial Day? December 31 marks the death of Terada Torahiko, t...

Sai no Hi (Vegetable Day)

Food Days

What Is Sai no Hi? The 31st of every month is "Sai no Hi," or Vegetable Day, in ...

Omisoka (New Year's Eve)

Seasonal Events

What Is Omisoka? December 31st is Omisoka, the last day of the year. Misoka orig...

Soba no Hi (Soba Noodle Day)

Seasonal Events

What Is Soba no Hi? December 31st is "Soba no Hi," Soba Day -- and in fact it co...

Oharae (Great Purification)

Seasonal Events

What Is Oharae? December 31 is "Oharae," the Great Purification. Held at shrines...

Cinderella Day

Other

What Is Cinderella Day? December 31st is "Cinderella Day" in Japan. The name com...

Bell-Bottom Jeans Day

Other

What Is Bell-Bottom Jeans Day? December 31 is "Bell-Bottom Jeans Day" in Japan. ...