July 20th — Japan's History and Today

1583 - Memorial Service for Oda Nobunaga On June 2, Tenjō 11 (1583), Hashiba Hideyoshi held a memorial service for Oda Nobunaga at Sōken-in of Daitoku-ji in Kyoto. This event is significant for understanding Nobunaga's influence and subsequent political changes. Foreign tourists visiting Japan can explore Daitoku-ji to directly interact with this piece of history.

1906 - Start of Japan’s First Dedicated Line Telephone Service On July 20, 1906, Japan's first dedicated line telephone service began between the Bank of Japan and the Yokohama Specie Bank head office. This marked an important step in Japan's communication technology, laying the foundation for today’s information society. For foreigners interested in Japan's business scene, a visit to Tokyo or Yokohama's financial districts can provide an intriguing topic of conversation.