Japanese Culture: Obon – a special week in August
Obon, an annual Buddhist festival in Japan, plays an important role in the Japanese culture. The spirits of ancestors are said to return to this world during obon, so the...
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Obon, an annual Buddhist festival in Japan, plays an important role in the Japanese culture. The spirits of ancestors are said to return to this world during obon, so the...
Japan, a country with four seasons and multiple geographical features, makes a perfect travel destination at any time of the year. Beautiful cherry blossoms in the Spring and the foliage...