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.
Ancestor memorial
Higan
Higan is a Japanese Buddhist observance held for seven days around each equinox, joining religious practice, temple services, grave visits, and seasonal customs.
Buddhist Altar
A Buddhist altar, or butsudan, is a household focus for Buddhist veneration, recitation, offerings, and memorial practice whose form varies by school and region.