blades of grass
are plucked for their sake...
equinox dumplings
草の葉や彼岸団子にむしらるる
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1805.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#equinox #spring #Japan #Kyoto #京都 #haiku #Shunbunnohi #春分の日 #springequinox

Shunbun no Hi – O Equinócio da Primavera no Japão.

Todos os anos, por volta de 20 ou 21 de março, o Japão celebra o Shunbun no Hi ( 春分の日). Este dia marca a chegada oficial da primavera. É um feriado nacional em que a natureza e os antepassados são honrados #primavera
#ShunbunnoHi #sakuras

Rooted in ancient Shinto and Buddhist traditions, Shunbun no Hi reflects Japan’s deep connection to nature. During this holiday, people observe higan, a Buddhist custom of visiting graves and making offerings like flowers and rice. It’s a day of reflection and renewal. #ShunbunNoHi #JapanTradition

March 20th marks Shunbun no Hi (Vernal Equinox Day) in Japan, a national holiday celebrating nature and the changing seasons. Many visit family graves to pay respects and reflect on harmony with nature, embodying the Japanese value of balance and gratitude. #ShunbunNoHi #JapaneseCulture

blades of grass
are plucked for their sake...
equinox dumplings
草の葉や彼岸団子にむしらるる
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1805.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#equinox #spring #Japan #Kyoto #京都 #haiku #shunbunnohi #春分の日 #springequinox