[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 8th?

Hachiko Day (Akita Prefecture)

"Hachiko Day" is a commemorative day celebrating the loyalty of Hachiko, an Akita dog who waited for his deceased master at Shibuya Station for 10 years . It commemorates the unveiling ceremony of a bronze statue of Hachiko in front of Shibuya Station on April 8, 1934 (Showa 9) . *Hachiko's death anniversary is March 8

Sea squirt day (Miyagi Prefecture)

Hoya Day is a commemorative day established in 2018 by restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture, such as "Maboya," based on the wordplay "pho (4) ya (8)."

The goal is to let more people experience the deliciousness of sea squirts, which possess all five basic tastes (sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami)

Around the anniversary on April 8th, restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture that serve sea squirts will offer discounts and limited menu items

Talent Orin's birthday (Aomori Prefecture)

Ourin, a talent from Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and a former member of the idol group "Ringo Musume," was born on April 8, 1998. She is currently active as a talent, singer, and model

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