Autumn Equinox - Japan

Autumn Equinox is celebrated September 22-24 depending on the year. The day celebrates when the sun crosses over the equator moving from the Northern to the Southern hemisphere. This causes the days to be shorter and the nights longer in Japan.

Celebration\ Observance

People celebrate this day by honoring those who have passed away by going to grave sites and holding family gatherings. This day is a national holiday.

History

Japan's Autumn Equinox national holiday was established in 1945.