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Obon: Japan’s Biggest Summer Holiday

Aug 5, 2024
BY Joanna Tsai

Obon is a traditional holiday in Japan that is held so one can pay tribute to their ancestors. The Japanese people prepare lanterns and an altar to welcome their spirits back home. The word Obon is derived from the pronunciation of “upside down” in Sanskrit. The […]

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