Autumnal Equinox Day is the middle day of Higan (or Ohigan). Higan is an event for Buddism, which is a period to pray for ancestors visiting an ancestors' grave. The flower, which blooms this time of year (September), is called Higanbana. You can find Higanbana everywhere in Japan.
Higanbana (cluster-amaryllis, or spider lily) at the Sumida Park.
Higanbana and the Skytree, taken in Sensoji.
This pink flower is called Sarusuberi (Indian lilac), bloomed in September.
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