Pocky and PRETZ Day
What anniversary do you have in your country?
In Japan, there is a unique anniversary called "Pocky and PRETZ Day".
First of all, do you know what Pocky and PRETZ are?
They are munchies which are put in the market from EZAKI Glico.
PRETZ is the pretzel stick product.
Pocky is pretzel sticks coated with chocolate except for a small portion at one end.
November 11th of HEISEI period 11
Six of the numeral 1 line up on this calender date.
Because the shape of Pocky and PRETZ are resembling the numeral 1, the campaign started on that day.
Since then,
November 11th is considered as Pocky and PRETZ Day.
Pocky and PRETZ are widely sold not only in Japan but also other countries.
In some countries, they are sold by another name such as
"MIKADO" in Europe, "Rocky" in Malaysia, "百奇" in China.
Buy bunch of Pocky and PRETZ in the super market !!
How about Pocky and PRETZ party on November 11th?