Guess what?! Today is another special day in Japan!!
July 26, 2010 is "Eel Eating Day" or Doyo No Ushi No Hi.
Based off the Lunar calendar, today is thought to be the hottest day of the year. The Japanese tradition is to eat eel today is order to ward off natsu batte, which is condition that causes summer fatigue, lethargy, and loss of appetite due to the extreme heat and humidity. Eel traditionally bolsters your energy and is a great choice for today.
I'm sad to report that I didn't eat eel today, simply because I didn't know about today's special meaning until after lunch and I already had dinner plans. But I have eaten eel many other times before since it is a speciality in Nagoya. (If you need a refresher, check out my old eel blog by clicking here.)
I will say if this turns out to be the hottest day of the summer, I'm in for a real treat! But I have a feeling that August is going to roar in with some high temperatures, too!
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