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Customs and traditions of Japan - Shubun no hi

By Muza-chan on Sep 21, 2009 | In Japan travel | 10 feedbacks »

Shubun no hi ( 秋分の日 ), the Autumnal Equinox Day, is a national holiday in Japan since 1948. Because it’s related to an astronomical event, the date of this holiday varies slightly, falling around September 23nd (this year it’s on 22nd).

It is a nature holiday, related to the change of seasons and to agriculture. Shubun no hi is also a Buddhist holiday for celebrating the ancestors.

Saiho-ji Cemetery

To honor their ancestors, on this day the Japanese visit the family tombs, weed and cleanse them…

Saiho-ji Cemetery

…leave flowers…

Saiho-ji Cemetery

…and burn incense.

Saiho-ji Cemetery

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 ciholmer (Curt Holmer)
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09/21/09 @ 14:33
 caminante_x (caminante_x)
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 Prunella_de_P (Prunella de Pedant)
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09/21/09 @ 16:25
 whipcracker Email · http://finehart.com/
RT @Muzachan: Customs and traditions of Japan - Shubun no hi http://bit.ly/Bwp3r They don't have that kind of holiday over here. But there sure seems to be alot of holidays in Japan.:thumb::photo:
09/21/09 @ 19:28
 puffdragon01 (Leo)
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RT @Muzachan: Customs and traditions of Japan - Shubun no hi [link to post] They don't have that kind of holiday over here. - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/21/09 @ 19:30
 dosankodebbie (Deborah Davidson)
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09/21/09 @ 20:03
 shibuya246 (Shibuya246, Japan)
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 AustinOtaku (Austin Otaku)
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 ryanthewired (ryan the wired)
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RT @shibuya246: RT @Muzachan: Customs and traditions of Japan - Shubun no hi [link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher
09/22/09 @ 07:08
 Anne Lyken-Garner Email · http://www.abloggersbooks.com
This is precious. I love it to learn new and interesting things like this. The picture of the tombs is really pretty. They seem to be well-taken care of.
09/22/09 @ 14:00

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