Tag japan november 22

Here are some interesting facts and events related to Japan on November 22nd:

Birthdays

• November 22nd is the birthday of Japanese musician and songwriter, Yumi Matsutoya (born 1954).

Events

• 1943: The Japanese government establishes the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service, which later becomes the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
• 1963: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is established as a successor to the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA).

Holidays

• November 22nd is not a national holiday in Japan, but it is a regular working day.

Food

• November 22nd is a great day to try some delicious Japanese dishes, such as:
  • Tonkatsu: a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet.
  • Udon: a type of Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.
  • Mochi: a traditional Japanese rice cake often filled with sweet fillings.

Traditions

• In Japan, November 22nd is considered a good day to visit shrines and temples, as it is believed to be a day of good luck and prosperity.

I hope you found these facts interesting!