Portal:Japan/Anniversaries/July/July 15
Events
- 1888 - The stratovolcano Mount Bandai in Fukushima Prefecture erupts killing approximately 500 people.
Births
- 1871 - Kunikida Doppo (d. 1908), author
- 1991 - Yuki Kashiwagi, singer and actress
- 1992 - Koharu Kusumi, singer
Deaths
- 1571 - Shimazu Takahisa (b. 1514), samurai and warlord
Film and television
- 2011 - Ikemen desu ne begins airing on Tokyo Broadcasting System, starring Miori Takimoto, Yuta Tamamori, Taisuke Fujigaya, and Hikaru Yaotome
Holidays, observances, and anniversaries
- Third day of Obon feast period.