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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is November 11th?
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Kiritanpo Day (Akita Prefecture)

Every year November 11th "Kiritanpo Day" because the appearance of "tanpo" standing on a hearth and roasting looks like "1111." The day is also recognized by the Japan Anniversary Association, a general incorporated association.
reference
- Kazuno Official Tourism Site "Traveling Kazuno": [11/11 is Kiritanpo Day] The charm and enjoyment of "Kiritanpo", a local dish originating from Kazuno, Akita
Enka singer Yoshi Ikuzo's birthday (Aomori Prefecture)
Enka singer and songwriter Yoshi Ikuzo was born on November 11, 1952
In fact, when he debuted in 1973, his stage name Yamaoka Eiji but he changed his name to Yoshi Ikuzo in 1977
reference
- Wikipedia: Yoshi Ikuzo




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