January 1st
New Year's Day (Oshogatsu)
Tonkatsu (とんかつ)
Pork (Pork Cutlet)
This chocolate snack is famous for all the different flavors you can find in Japan. Its name sounds like "certain victory".
Kit-Kat
This movie is the #1 grossing Japanese movie of all time, slaying its competition and being a demon at the box office.
Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train (劇場版鬼滅の刃無限列車編)
December 25th
クリスマス
Oyakodon (親子丼)
Chicken (Parent and child bowl)
This sweet has a special holiday on November 11th. Share a stick with your special someone.
Pocky
This famous monster's roar is rumored to be made from mixing the sounds of many different animals, but is actually made from rubbing a bass string with gloves soaked in pine tar.
Godzilla
November 3rd
Culture Day (文化の日)
Takoyaki (たこ焼き)
Octopus (Octopus balls)
This fish-shaped treat is often found filled with red bean paste or custard.
Taiyaki
Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the boy and girl try to meet in person.
Your name (君の名は)
February 23rd
Emperor's Birthday
Genghis Khan (ジンギスカン)
Lamb (子羊)
This traditional sweet means "great fortune", and features mochi, red bean paste, and sometimes strawberries.
Daifuku
Although Seita and Setsuko survive a bombing of their hometown, living with their aunt is anything but easy. At least they have their favorite candy, Sakuma drops, to help them through some difficult times...
May 5th
Children's Day (子供の日)
Bazashi
Horse (Horse sushi)
This candy bar's slogan is "Delicious taste in a flash of lightning!"
Black Thunder
This famous Japanese director made classics such as Seven Samurai and Ran. He is an idol of Quinton Tarantino.
Kurosawa Akira