August
2022 / 08 / 13
Festival
Obon Festival (Japan)
The Obon festival is one of Japan’s largest and most significant religious events. This is a Buddhist custom honouring the spirits of one’s ancestors, which is why it is also known as the festival of the dead or the festival of souls.
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