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April 8, 2027

Hana Matsuri leads today's complete edition for Japan.

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Thursday, April 8, 2027

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Hana Matsuri — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Hana Matsuri

The birthday of the Buddha is celebrated at temples with a small statue of the baby Buddha placed in a bowl of sweet tea (amacha), and the faithful pour the tea over the statue in a ritual called kanbutsu. The temple grounds are decorated with flowers, and the atmosphere is festive. The Buddha was born in a garden, under a tree, and the temple recreates that garden with flowers and incense.

Animals of Canada Day — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Canada Day

You roam among moose, grizzly bears, bison, polar bears, and beavers across Canada's vast wilderness. You observe that Canadians most commonly keep dogs and cats as pets, with some maintaining backyard chickens and aquarium fish.