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Bon Odori Guide: A Must-See Japanese Festival for Travellers

Jul 10, 2025
BY Catherine Chong

Bon Odori (盆踊り) is a traditional Japanese dance festival held during the Obon season, a time when people honor the spirits of their ancestors. It is an event where people dance together around a Yagura (raised platform) to the rhythm of festival music, accompanied by taiko […]

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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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