Anniversaries related to food and drink are often established by food manufacturers and industry associations to promote their products and food culture, with many dates chosen through "goroawase" wordplay. They range from anniversaries registered with the Japan Anniversary Association to ones created independently by companies, so there is some kind of "Day of ___" almost every day of the year. From everyday ingredients to drinks, snacks, and seasonings, this category covers anniversaries for every kind of food.

350 Anniversaries
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November Anniversaries 62

December Anniversaries 42

Frequently Asked Questions About Food Days Anniversaries

How are food-related anniversaries established?
Most food-related anniversaries are created by food manufacturers or industry associations, who choose a date based on wordplay or a characteristic of the product and register it with the Japan Anniversary Association or a similar body. Some are also created independently by individual companies.
What are some famous food anniversaries?
Well-known examples include Curry Day (January 22), Ramen Day (July 11), Meat Day (the 29th of every month), Ice Cream Day (May 9), and Natto Day (July 10). Many of these days come with events and discount campaigns across Japan.
How many food anniversaries are listed?
Anniversary DB currently lists 350 food and drink anniversaries, and the number keeps growing as new ones are established each year.