VOL.15

August 2024

Obon

August is a significant month in Japan, dedicated to honoring the spirits of ancestors and spending quality time with family. During the Obon season, families gather to welcome and spend time with their ancestors' spirits. This period is filled with vibrant customs, such as the floating of lanterns, welcoming fires, and farewell fires, which show deep respect for the spirits.

Obon is a significant event in Japan, typically observed from August 13th to 16th. During this period, many people return to their hometowns to spend time with family and relatives. The main purpose of Obon is to welcome and honor the spirits of deceased ancestors.

Shoronagashi is another mystical event that symbolizes Obon. During this ritual, families and close friends create lanterns or small boats to represent the spirits of the deceased. These lanterns and boats often bear the names of the departed and messages written for them. They are then set afloat on rivers or the sea, with prayers for the spirits to find peace and return to the afterlife. The sight of these illuminated vessels drifting along the water is both beautiful and enchanting, embodying the serene and contemplative spirit of Obon.

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  • Kinako Mochi

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  • Kyo no Marumaru

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  • Wano Kanmi

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  • Shio Lemon Agemochi

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  • Tokyo Peasen

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  • Natsu Yasai Karinto

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  • Kuzuyose -Kumquat

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  • Houjicha Teabags

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  • Sencha Green Tea

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