The type of flower often associated with the Higan Festival in Japan is the cherry blossom (sakura). This festival, which occurs during the spring equinox, symbolizes renewal and the transient beauty of life. Families visit cemeteries to pay respect to their ancestors, offering food and flowers, especially cherry blossoms, which represent the fleeting nature of life. The Higan Festival encourages reflection and remembrance, while also embracing the beauty of spring and the growth of new life in nature.