In Japan, many meat shops have sales on the 29th of every month because the number 2 is "ni" in Japanese while the number 9 is "kyu". Together, 29 = nikyu, very close to the word "niku" for meat. 1/7
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January 5th, meanwhile, is Strawberry Day because the number one (ichi) and the number five (go) combine to form the word "ichigo", strawberry. 2/7
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July 4th is Japanese Pear Day because the fourth month (na - short for nana) + seventh (shi) day = nashi, pear. 3/7
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If you like fermented soybeans, then prepare to celebrate Natto Day (na = 7, to = 10), July 10th! 4/7
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For those with more western tastes, August 6th is the day for you. August, the eight month (ha, the shortened form of hachi) and mu, six) is Ham Day. 5/7
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So that vegetarians and vegans don't feel left out, the Japanese celebrate Vegetable Day on August 31st, because the word "yasai" is made up of 8 (ha) + 3(sa) + 1 (i). 6/7
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Finally, there is Pocky Day commemorating one of Japan's most famous snacks. Stack four up side by side, and you get 11-11, November 11th! 7/7
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Basically how we got "May the Forth" and, to a lesser extent, Thirsty Thursday
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