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The Obon Festival – Dancing, Drumming and Lantern Light in Japan
The Obon or Bon Festival is a Japanese Buddhist tradition honouring the spirits of the dead and a time for families to get together and welcome their ancestors’ spirits into their homes. It’s been celebrated for over 500 years and sees dancing and celebrating across Japan.