Obon - Japan's Summertime Festival Honoring One’s Ancestors
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Obon - Japan's Summertime Festival Honoring One’s Ancestors
The Buddhist festival of Obon is a major annual summertime event in Japan. Celebrated for hundreds of years, it's a time to get together with family to honor one's ancestors. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Obon, allowing an in-depth understanding of this spiritual celebration!
May 31, 2022
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Only two more days left of the Obon holidays! 🪭 Today was Bon Odori (dance festival) at Kobe Harborland, followed by amazing fireworks 🎆 Such a fun night! 💃🎉 Wishing you all a wonderful weekend 💛 | Kazue, Your Japanese Guide
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Only two more days left of the Obon holidays! 🪭 Today was Bon Odori (dance festival) at Kobe Harborland, followed by amazing fireworks 🎆 Such a fun night! 💃🎉 Wishing you all a wonderful weekend 💛 | Kazue, Your Japanese Guide
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🥷✨Check out the unique Obon Dance of Tsuwano, Shimane✨🥷 Tsuwano Obon Festival is held on August 15th every year. The Obon Festival is an annual Japanese holiday in August. During this time, the spirits of the ancestors are believed to return to this world and visit their relatives. And during this time Tsuwano has its annual Obon festival and unique Obon dance. Participants dance in a white costume with a black hood, a round fan tucked into a white headband, and small bells attached to the wri
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🥷✨Check out the unique Obon Dance of Tsuwano, Shimane✨🥷 Tsuwano Obon Festival is held on August 15th every year. The Obon Festival is an annual Japanese holiday in August. During this time, the spirits of the ancestors are believed to return to this world and visit their relatives. And during this time Tsuwano has its annual Obon festival and unique Obon dance. Participants dance in a white costume with a black hood, a round fan tucked into a white headband, and small bells attached to the wri
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🥷✨Check out the unique Obon Dance of Tsuwano, Shimane✨🥷 Tsuwano Obon Festival is held on August 15th every year. The Obon Festival is an annual Japanese holiday in August. During this time, the spirits of the ancestors are believed to return to this world and visit their relatives. And during this time Tsuwano has its annual Obon festival and unique Obon dance. Participants dance in a white costume with a black hood, a round fan tucked into a white headband, and small bells attached to the wri
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Are you familiar with the Japanese summer tradition of Obon? View our infographic to explore the meaning behind this annual unveiling of gentle lantern light 🏮✨, joyful dance, and profound spiritual connection that unites generations across time: https://www.japan.travel/de/de/story/obon-japan/ #Obon | Japan - The Government of Japan
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In Japan, Obon is a traditional festive period to honor ancestors observed in most regions from Aug. 13-16. During this time, you’ll notice families visiting cemeteries and setting up festival altars to welcome the souls of their relatives. Bon Odori dance festivals are also held during this time, as they are a popular way to entertain and greet ancestors. On any given evening, you may see locals wearing summer kimonos and gathering at small parks decorated with colorful lanterns to eat, drink a
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