Autumn Equinox

In Japanese, Autumnal Equinox Day is called Shubun no Hi. Autumnal Equinox Day celebrates the arrival of fall. Since the weather is often nice on Autumnal Equinox Day, many Japanese people use the holiday as a reason to spend some time outdoors before winter arrives. Autumnal Equinox Day also allows people to reunite with their families after many months of work. While Autumnal Equinox Day is a great holiday for fun and leisure, it is also a time to honor ancestors and deceased relatives. The holiday also has strong ties to Buddhism and Shintoism. Autumnal Equinox Day is celebrated on the day of the fall equinox in September.