Spring Equinox

Yesterday was spring equinox (Shubun-no-hi) and a national holiday in Japan. I read that some Japanese people visit the graves of their ancestors on this day.

The other day I went for a walk and found these hare tracks in the snow. You can imagine the size of the hare by comparing them to my boot print.



There are no egg carrying bunnies here in Japan. I have yet to see any Easter chocolates, cards, or decorated eggs in any of the stores. The reason for this... Easter is not celebrated here.

But ancestors are remembered and really...isn't that the true meaning of Easter. A reminder that new life awaits us even after we are gone?

Happy Spring.

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