Kutsurogi Day (Relaxation Day)

What Is Kutsurogi Day (Relaxation Day)?

September 26 is Kutsurogi Day (Relaxation Day), established by Komeda Co., Ltd. of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, which operates the Komeda's Coffee café chain. The name comes from a Japanese numeral wordplay reading 9 (ku), 2 (tsu), and 6 (rogi) as kutsurogi, meaning relaxation. The day was certified and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2019.

The Numbers 9-2-6 Point to Rest for Mind and Body

In the rush of daily life, setting aside deliberate time to relax is something that easily gets pushed aside. Kutsurogi Day was created to bring that time back into focus.

• Origin: Established by Komeda Co., Ltd. based on the wordplay reading 9-2-6 as kutsurogi (relaxation)
• Certification: Certified and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2019
• Purpose: For the company, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2018, to remain "the best place to relax" for its customers

Time to Unwind Fuels Tomorrow

Komeda's Coffee began in 1968 as an independently run café in Nagoya and later spread across Japan through franchising. Incidentally, kutsurogi can be written with the kanji 寛ぎ and means feeling calm and at ease.

Brewing a favorite drink, soaking in a long bath, or simply doing nothing for a while — everyone relaxes differently. Deliberately setting aside time to let go of tension helps recalibrate the body and mind and stores up energy for the day ahead.

Ways to Mark the Day

• Prepare a favorite drink and enjoy some unhurried time
• Soak in the bath a little longer than usual
• Step away from your phone and do nothing for a while
• Turn your room into a relaxing space with music or a scent you love

A Gentle Reminder to Rest, Born from a Number's Sound

Kutsurogi Day is a small but meaningful anniversary born from the sound of the numbers 9-2-6. September 26 is a day to set busyness aside and let your mind and body relax.