Necktie Day

What Is Necktie Day?

October 1st is "Necktie Day" in Japan. The date commemorates the day in 1884 when Umekichi Koyama began Japan's first necktie manufacturing. It was established in 1971 by the Japan Necktie Association.

A Holiday for an Item That Symbolizes Business Style

The necktie arrived in Japan along with Western culture during the Meiji era, and later became firmly established as a symbol of the business world.

• Origin: commemorates October 1, 1884, when Umekichi Koyama began Japan's first necktie manufacturing
• Purpose: to share the appeal of neckties and the joy of style with more people
• Historical context: after the Meiji Restoration, neckties took root in Japanese society alongside the spread of Western clothing

The Necktie's Place in the Era of "Cool Biz"

With the spread of "Cool Biz" dress codes in recent years, tie-free work styles have become more common, but the necktie remains an essential choice for formal occasions and important moments that call for it.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Pick out a favorite necktie and enjoy a look different from your usual style
• Look up different ways to tie a necktie
• Choose a necktie as a gift for someone important to you
• Look into the history of neckties and how they spread in Japan

A Single Necktie Tightens the Wearer's Resolve

The small act of tying a necktie carries the power to shift your mindset and straighten your posture. October 1st is a day to notice the quiet presence a necktie can bring.