August 13 Anniversaries

International Left-Handers Day

World Observances

What Is International Left-Handers Day? Every year on August 13, people observe ...

Suiha-ki (Watanabe Suiha Memorial Day)

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Suiha-ki? August 13 is "Suiha-ki," the memorial day of haiku poet Watana...

Hakodate Night View Day (Hakodate Yakei no Hi)

Wordplay Anniversaries

What is Hakodate Night View Day? August 13th is "Hakodate Night View Day" (Hakod...

Kaidan no Hi (Ghost Story Day)

Seasonal Events

What Is Ghost Story Day? August 13th is "Kaidan no Hi" (Ghost Story Day) in Japa...

Mukaebi -- The Welcoming Fire of Late-Summer Obon

Seasonal Events

What Is Mukaebi (The Welcoming Fire)? August 13th marks the first day of "tsukio...