February 22nd to be exact - from Kotaku:
"Ninja Day" Is an Actual Holiday in Japan
February 22 is "National Ninja Day." The Japanese holiday isn't an official day off. That is, at least not for those unable to slip out of work.
Why 2/22? It's a word play, because in Japanese the number two is "ni." You know, kind of like the "ni" in "ninja" (忍者), but with "nin" or 忍 referring to endurance, patience or restraint.
Or better yet, it's reminiscent of anime character Ninja Hattori Kun's "nin nin" (ニンニン) catchphrase.
More at the site with lots of photos - fun time!
There is this wonderful comment to the post:
If there is a Ninja Holiday shouldn't it be more ... unexpected?
Heh...
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