Biscuit Day: Why Do Japanese Cars (and Appliances) Talk So Much?

Why February 28 Is Biscuit Day (And What Your Japanese Car Has to Say About It)

Red or blue? Toyota or Honda? Full-size or Kei? Esperanza?

You learn a lot when you own a Japanese car. Most of it trivial, but the learning never stops.

Take my Japanese-speaking Kiwi friend, for example. The other day, he got into his imported Nissan Leaf, turned the ignition on, and was greeted by a pleasant female voice:

"今日は2月28日です。ビスケットの日です。"

"Kyo wa …