17 March

17th – 23rd March 2026 Higan

20th March 2026 Shun No Hi

20th March 2026 Buddhist

Japanese

The equinoctial week of spring called Higan is known as the week many Japanese visit a grave of one’s ancestors with thanksgiving in March. They visit during the middle three days of this week in the Spring (March) and also in the Autumn (September). See the September entry for more details.