23/09/2026
There is something meaningful about a day when light and darkness almost share the hours equally. 🌗
Autumnal Equinox Day, or *Shūbun no Hi*, is a national holiday in Japan that marks the seasonal shift towards shorter days. 🇯🇵 It is traditionally associated with appreciating nature and remembering those who came before us, with many families using the surrounding *Ohigan* period to visit ancestral graves and spend time together. 🌿
More than simply marking a change on the calendar, the day offers a quiet reminder to notice the rhythms of nature, appreciate the people around us and welcome the season ahead. 🍂
Here is to cooler days, changing colours and a new season beginning.