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October 26th Is "Persimmon Day," Named After a Famous Haiku by Masaoka Shiki... Nara and Wakayama Are Among Japan's Leading Persimmon Producing Regions [What Day Is It Today?]
When you suddenly wonder, "What day is it today?", here's some trivia you'll want to share with someone. October 26th is "Persimmon Day." This commemorative day is said to originate from the famous haiku "As I eat a persimmon, the bell rings at Horyuji Temple," composed by the haiku poet Masaoka Shiki during a trip to Nara. Persimmons are one of the representative flavors of autumn. Let's take a look at their origins and some of Japan's leading …
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When you suddenly wonder, "What day is it today?", here's some trivia you'll want to share with someone. October 26th is "Persimmon Day." This commemorative day is said to originate from the famous haiku "As I eat a persimmon, the bell rings at Horyuji Temple," composed by the haiku poet Masaoka Shiki during a trip to Nara. Persimmons are one of the representative flavors of autumn. Let's take a look at their origins and some of Japan's leading …