Darts Day

What Is Darts Day?

November 1st is "Darts Day" in Japan. Since darts is played by throwing a set of three darts, the date -- where the numeral "1" lines up three times -- was likened to three thrown darts. It was established by Darts Live Co., Ltd.

A Distinctly Darts-Inspired Idea Behind a Date of Three "1"s

Darts Day aims to spread the appeal of darts as a sport and bring together everyone involved in the game.

• Origin: each throw of a dart is likened to the numeral "1," and November 1st, where "1" appears three times, was chosen as the holiday
• Purpose: to help more people discover the sport of darts and its appeal
• Year recognized: officially recognized and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2020

An Accessible Competitive Sport Anyone Can Try

Enjoyed at dart bars and amusement centers, darts is beloved by players ranging from beginners to professionals. The spread of electronic dart machines in recent years has made the sport even easier to pick up and enjoy competitively.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Try your hand at darts at a dart bar or amusement facility
• Compete with friends to test your darts skills
• Look up the basic rules and throwing techniques of darts
• Check out footage of professional darts matches

The Focus Poured Into Three Darts Hits the Bullseye

Darts, a sport that channels focus into every single throw, is simple yet surprisingly deep. November 1st is a day to experience the thrill of serious competition behind those three darts.