Obon festival

Japanese Culture

Dancing with Ancestors: A Local Bon Odori at My School

Experience Japan’s summer tradition through a local Bon Odori festival—where ancestral prayer, community, and dance come together under lantern light.
Japanese History

August 15: The Day Japan Prays — Where the End of War and the Return of Ancestors Meet

Discover the deep cultural meaning behind August 15 in Japan, where Obon and End of War Day converge. A powerful reflection on life, memory, and peace.
Japanese Culture

Why Japanese Ghost Stories Are Told in Summer: Cultural Origins, Famous Tales & Global Comparisons

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