Mark The Date

August 30, 2013

Mark The Date

Days for dads and food

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2013

Sep 4

National Meals on Wheels Day
Japan joined in on Australia’s drive to create an international event recognizing the work this organization provides for senior citizens every day.

Sep 10

Koppe Pan Day
This school lunch staple celebrates the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Maru Ju Pan, the first bakery to use to yeast in its bread. Celebrated on the 10th of every month in reference to the ju (10) in its name.

Sep 13

Dad’s Day
A pun on tou (10) and san (3). Tou-san (dad) day is celebrated every month now, thanks to Yakult.

Sep 17

Italian Food Day
Pun on the Italian word for kitchen, cucina: 9 (ku), 1 (i) and 7 (na).