Good Earphones and Headphones Day

What Is Good Earphones and Headphones Day?

November 18th is "Good Earphones and Headphones Day" in Japan. It was established by Timemachine Co., Ltd., which runs the earphone and headphone specialty store "e-earphone," and was certified by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2017. The date comes from a Japanese wordplay: 11 and 18 can be read as "ii iya-hon," meaning "good earphones."

A Play on the Words "Ii Iya-hon"

From music on the commute to online meetings, earphones and headphones have become essential tools for both work and daily life. This day aims to share the appeal of earphones and headphones with the world.

• Established by: Timemachine Co., Ltd., operator of e-earphone
• Certified: registered by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2017
• Date origin: 11 ("ii") and 18 ("iya") form "ii iya-hon" (good earphones)
• Events: around this day, events such as a headphone senryu poetry contest, higher trade-in prices, and 1-yen auctions of used items are held

Other Days for Earphones and Headphones

This is not the only day dedicated to earphones and headphones in Japan. January 8th is "Earphone Day," from the wordplay "i (1) ya (8) hon," and February 22nd is "Headphone Day," because the repeated 2s reflect the left and right channels. That means three chances a year to pay attention to the devices we wear on our ears.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Clean the ear tips and cables of your earphones
• Visit a specialty store and test-listen to models you are curious about
• Think about using different devices for online meetings and for music
• Chat with coworkers about your favorite pair

A Little Thanks to the Companion by Your Ears

The earphones and headphones we use every day can change how music and conversations sound depending on how we choose them. November 18th is a day to take care of these companions and rethink how we enjoy sound.