August 18 Anniversaries

High School Baseball Commemoration Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is High School Baseball Commemoration Day? Every August 18th is "High Schoo...

Taikō Memorial Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Taikō Memorial Day? Every August 18th is "Taikō Memorial Day" (太閤忌, Taik...

Bifun (Rice Noodle) Day (Bīfun no Hi)

Food Days

What Is Bifun Day? August 18 is "Bifun Day," based on a wordplay reading "bi (8)...

Rice Day

Food Days

What Is Rice Day? The 18th of every month is "Rice Day" in Japan, but August 18t...

Promise Day

Other

What Is Promise Day? August 18th is "Promise Day" in Japan, established in Decem...