A day for convertibles, cabriolets and roadsters

Today, and April 5th annually, is Open Car (Convertible) Day オープンカーの日 in Japan. In Japan, an "open car" is any car where the roof opens. It includes convertibles, cabriolets and roadsters. Hereafter, I just refer to them as convertibles. 

Convertible day is a commemorative date established by the Japan Open Car Association. The organization created this day to share the joy, comfort, and lifestyle of driving with the top down. The date was chosen for two reasons: April is the season when cherry blossoms flutter through the air — the perfect backdrop for an open‑car drive — and the number 4/5 subtly hints at the idea of engaging all five senses, which is exactly what an open‑air ride offers.

The association hopes to spread awareness of the unique pleasure of open‑car driving. Convertibles are a small but steady niche in Japan, with demand centered in premium and enthusiast segments. You can often see convertibles at "classic car festivals" which is where the photo in this post was taken.