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

Hachiko Day (Akita Prefecture)

"Loyal Dog Hachiko Day" is a commemorative day to honor the loyalty of Hachiko, an Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station for 10 years for his late master to return. April 8th, 1934 (Showa 9), when a bronze statue of Hachiko was erected in front of Shibuya Station and an unveiling ceremony was held. *Hachiko's death anniversary is March 8th.

Sea squirt day (Miyagi Prefecture)

Sea squirt day is a commemorative day established in 2018 by restaurants in Miyagi prefecture such as Maboya, based on the wordplay of "four (4) ya (8)."

The aim is to allow more people to experience the deliciousness of sea squirts, which have five 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, was born on April 8, 1998 Ringo Musume She is currently active as a talent, singer, and model

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