Obon Festival: How to Celebrate Japan’s Beloved Holiday

Kimono-clad dancers performing Bon Odori folk dance at Obon festival.

The Japanese holiday Obon is a familiar traditional festival commemorating the ancestors and is celebrated annually. The Obon festival is one of the fundamental cultural events whereby family members come home and honor their ancestors.  The Japanese holiday Obon comes alive with lively celebrations such as the Bon-odori dances, colorful floating lanterns, and volleying food…

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