Made-in-Japan Innerwear Day
Wordplay AnniversariesWhat Is Made-in-Japan Innerwear Day?
November 17th is "Made-in-Japan Innerwear Day" in Japan. It was established by HEALTHYA Co., Ltd., a company headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, that plans and manufactures domestically made underwear. The date comes from likening "11" to two lines, or "ni-hon" (two lines), which sounds like "Nihon" (Japan), and reading "17" as "in-na" (inner), from "in" (1) and "na" (7).
"Japan" and "Inner" Written in Numbers
The purpose of this day is to promote Japan's high-quality innerwear, made with advanced skills, both at home and abroad. The reading of the date cleverly uses both the shape and the sound of the numbers.
- Established by: HEALTHYA Co., Ltd. (Nagoya, Aichi), a planner and maker of domestic underwear
- Meaning of "11": two lines, "ni-hon," likened to "Nihon" (Japan)
- Meaning of "17": a wordplay reading it as "in (1) na (7)," or "inner"
- Purpose: to promote high-quality Japanese innerwear in Japan and overseas
Innerwear: The Clothing That Touches Your Skin the Longest
Innerwear is the clothing that stays in direct contact with your skin for the longest part of the day. It is almost invisible from the outside, yet how comfortable it feels shapes how comfortable your whole day is. There are surprisingly many things to consider when choosing it, such as material, seams and fit. Past mid-November, mornings and evenings grow colder, and many people review their innerwear as they switch to winter clothing.
Tips for Marking This Day
- Check how many undershirts you have and how worn they are
- Get innerwear suited to the season ahead of full winter
- Look at the tags on your everyday clothes to see where they were made and what they are made of
- Share tips on comfortable innerwear with your family
Care in the Unseen Details Makes Every Day More Comfortable
Innerwear doesn't stand out, but it is an important part of what keeps us comfortable every day. November 17th is a day to take a fresh look at the clothing closest to your skin before winter arrives.