What is Hug Day (Hug Day - Gogo and Iro Wordplay)?

Hug Day (Hug Day - Gogo and Iro Wordplay) is an annual observance in Japan, held every year on May 16. What Is Hug Day? May 16th is "Hug Day" in Japan. The date comes from a wordplay: in Japanese, "5" (go) and "16" (ichi-ro

When is Hug Day (Hug Day - Gogo and Iro Wordplay)?

Hug Day (Hug Day - Gogo and Iro Wordplay) is observed every year on May 16.

What other anniversaries fall on May 16?

May 16 is also "Travel Day". See the May 16 page for details.

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What Is Hug Day?

May 16th is "Hug Day" in Japan. The date comes from a wordplay: in Japanese, "5" (go) and "16" (ichi-ro) can be read together to sound like "hug" (hagu). It's a day dedicated to embracing the people who matter most to you.