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What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition What day is it on October 2nd?
Imoni Party Day (Yamagata Prefecture)

October 2nd "Imoni Party Day," established by Nakayama Town in Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture, which is known as the birthplace of Imoni parties .
Imonikai is a seasonal event mainly held in Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures in the autumn, where people eat imoni (taro stew) with family and friends by the river. The date, October 2nd, is chosen as a wordplay on "i (1) mo (0) ni (2)" (taro stew).
reference
- Japan Anniversary Association: Imoni Party Day




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