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Ohagi served on a plate at Kuriya Kashi Kurogi in Tokyo

Shūbun no Hi

Shūbun no Hi is Japan’s Autumnal Equinox Day, linking the astronomical calendar with remembrance of ancestors and the autumn Higan observance.

Plate of red bean paste-covered botamochi and ohagi associated with Higan

Higan

Higan is a Japanese Buddhist observance held for seven days around each equinox, joining religious practice, temple services, grave visits, and seasonal customs.