Today is...
'Bunkazai (Cultural Property) Bouka (Fire Prevention) Day'.

On the 26th of January in 1949, someone left the
heating pad's power on and left inside of the main hall (Kondo)
of cultural property 'Horyuji Temple'
which was under repair at that time, caused a fire and burned
most of the wallpaintings.








Lesson of this instance, the 26th of January was set as
'Cultural Property Fire Prevention Day'.

It is not a National holiday and not well known special day
but disaster drills are held on this day at major
cultural properties.








Winter in Japan is so dry, please take precautions
against fires.

When you need to call a fire truck or ambulance,
dial 119 direct.