Mizu no Hi (水の日 - Water Day)

Mizu no Hi

Today, August 1st, is 'mizu no hi' (水の日), the national day of Japan.

Since 'mizu' (水) means "water" and "hi" (日) means "day," 'mizu no hi' literally means "Water Day."

The purpose of 'mizu no hi' is to promote understanding of the finite nature of water resources and importance of water.

On this day, various events related water, such as exhibitions and lectures, are held.

Incidentally, a water-type Pokémon, vaporeon (called "showers" in Japan), was appointed as an ambassador to support 'mizuno hi' this year.

According to the Pokédex (illustrated Pokemon guide), the cellular structure of vaporeons' bodies is similar to that of water.

水の日

今日、8月1日は日本の記念日「水の日」です。

「水」は "water"、「日」は "day" を意味するので、「水の日」は文字どおり "" という意味になります。

水の日は、水資源の有限性や水の貴重さについて、理解を深めるための日とされており、水に関する行事（講演や展示会など）が行われます。

今年から、水の日の応援大使に、みずタイプのポケモン「シャワーズ」が任命されました。

ポケモン図鑑によると、シャワーズの体の細胞のつくりは、水と似ているそうです。

• The purpose of 'mizu no hi' is to promote understanding of the finite nature of water resources and importance of water.
• The purpose of 'mizu no hi' is to promote understanding (or: to raise awareness) of the finite nature of water resources and importance of water.

• On this day, various events related water, such as exhibitions and lectures, are held.
• On this day, various events related to water (or: water-related events), such as exhibitions and lectures, are held.

Very good. Short, informative and, sadly, very relevant to the current world situation. Some time ago I 've heard that there could be a conflict over scarce water resources between India and China. I hope they'll be able to settle their dispute without resorting to the military force.