Good Egg Day
Food DaysWhat Is Good Egg Day?
November 5th is "Good Egg Day" in Japan. It was established in 2010 by agreement among related organizations, including the Japan Poultry Association and the Japan Egg Association. The date comes from a wordplay: 11-05 can be read as "ii tamago," meaning "good egg." Its aim is to spread accurate knowledge about eggs and boost consumption.
A Day Created Together by the Egg Industry
Eggs are a familiar ingredient used in everything from breakfast and packed lunches to baking. A notable feature of this day is that organizations from production to distribution established it together.
- Established by: the Japan Poultry Association, the Japan Egg Association and other related groups
- Year: 2010
- Why this date: the wordplay "ii (11) tamago (05)"
- Monthly day: the same groups also mark the 5th of every month as "Egg Day"
- Mascot: a logo and a character named "Tamamo-chan" were created in 2015
Essay Awards and "Chicken Day"
Around Good Egg Day, essays about eggs are invited and the best ones are honored. Related days include "Chicken Day" on February 8 (read as "ni-wa-tori") and another "Chicken Day" on the 28th of every month set by poultry groups. Eggs are available all year round, and November 5th is a chance to appreciate how familiar they are.
Tips for Marking This Day
- Add an egg dish to your breakfast or packed lunch
- Try different boiling times to find your ideal boiled egg
- Cook an egg dish you haven't made in a while, such as a rolled omelet
- Look up how to store eggs and read their best-before dates
Take a Little More Care With an Everyday Dish
Eggs are a reliable staple in almost every fridge. On November 5th, try making your usual egg dish with a bit more care and enjoy this everyday ingredient.