They say June 9 is rokku no hi (ロックの日), because of the pun of 6 (ro) 9 (ku). What is rokku (ロック)? It means both lock and rock. Therefore it means the day of lock and the day of rock. Sound "L" and "R" are the most difficult pronunciation for most Japanese people.
Day of lock was established in 2001 by Nihon rokku kogyokai (日本ロック工業会), The Japan Lock Manufacturer's Association and Nihon rokku sekyurity kyodo kumiai (日本ロックセキュリティ協同組合), Japan Lock Security. This day was made to wish general public to review and improve the capability of crime prevention at home.
Speaking of rock, it is not only stone but also rock'n'roll. What kind of music do you like?
Speaking of music, Mr. Nobuyuki Tsujii (辻井伸行), 20 years old blind pianist by nature became the champion at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at Fort Worth, Texas on June 7. He is the first Japanese to get the first prize. Congratulations!!
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