2/28 - February twenty-eights

The day of biscuit
(bisucket no hi)

"Biscuit" in Japan basically means cookie. Not the pancake or bread. It was said Japanese first buscuit recipe was documented on this day of 1953.

2/27 - February twenty-seventh

The day of Shinsen-gumi

Special police force of the late shogunate period, named Shinsen-gumi, was founded on this day in 1862. Their original name at that time was Mibu-Gumi.

2/26 - February twenty-sixth

February 26 Incident
(Ni-niroku jiken)

In the early hours of 26 February 1936, coup d'etat was attempted by the Imperial Japanese Army. It took three days for get suppressed.

2/25 - February twenty-fifth

Afternoon Newspaper day
(Yukan day)

In Japan, there are 2types of Newspaper, One is called Chokan (morning paper) and the other Yukan (evening paper).
First Yukan was published on this day of 1969.

2/24 - February twenty-fourth

Gekko-Kamen day
(The Mask of Moonlight day)

On this day in 1958, one of the eariest Japanese TV hero program "Gekko-Kamen" was broadcasted.

2/23 - February twenty-third

FUJISAN day

In Japan, 2 is pronounced as "NI", "FU", or "JI", and 3 is pronounced as "SAN".So, 2/23 is considered as FU-JI-SAN.

2/22 - February twenty-second

Cat day

In Japan, 2 is pronounced as "NI". Sound of NI is considered similar to cats' mew. So, 2/22 is established as Cat day.

2/21 - February twenty-first

SOSEKI day

On this day In 1911, Education Ministry tried to give the literary honor to Japanese famous Author SOSEKI NATSUME. But he refused it.

2/20 - February twentieth

KABUKI day

In 1607, Japanese famous theatrical performance called "KABUKI" was presented to SHOGUN, IEYASU TOKUGAWA.

2/19 - February nineteenth

Professional wrestling day

In 1955, the first major pro-wresling match was held.
Japanese pro-wrestling was started by legendary wrestler "Rikidozan".