Good Prune Day

What Is Good Prune Day?

November 26th is "Good Prune Day" (Ii Purun no Hi) in Japan. It was established by the California Prune Board. The date combines the fact that the 26th of every month is "Prune Day" with a wordplay reading 11/26 as "ii puruun" (good prune). Its aim is to share the appeal of California prunes.

A Once-a-Year Special Edition of Monthly Prune Day

Prunes are dried fruit made from a type of European plum. While Prune Day falls on the 26th of every month -- linking "pu (2) ruun" to the number 26 -- November 26th adds "ii" (good), making it a special once-a-year version.

• Origin of the date: Monthly Prune Day on the 26th, plus the wordplay "ii (11) puru (26) n"
• Established by: The California Prune Board
• Purpose: To share the appeal of California prunes and expand demand
• What prunes are: Dried fruit made from a type of European plum

California and Prunes

California in the United States is well known as a prune-growing region. Grown under California's sunshine, they are known for their natural sweetness and distinctive chewy texture. Besides eating them as they are, you can add them to yogurt, chop them into baked goods, or use them in meat stews, making them a versatile ingredient.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Add prunes to a snack or breakfast
• Top yogurt or cereal with prunes
• Look up stew or dessert recipes that use prunes
• Compare prunes with other dried fruits

California Sunshine in a Single Fruit

Prunes are an easy dried fruit to work into your day. November 26th is a day to swap your usual snack for prunes and enjoy their flavor.