今回は、海外からアクセスしてくれている方々に日本のお盆を紹介します。
In Japan, August 13-15 is the period known as Obon. Obon is a Japanese custom in which the souls of ancestors return home to stay for a few days.
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During this period, three meals are offered daily at the Buddhist altar in each house to offer food to the returning souls.
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The first day begins with a “welcoming fire” ceremony in front of the entrance. It is said that the souls of ancestors return toward this welcoming fire.
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On the last day, we light the fire called “Sending Fire” once again to send off the souls of the ancestors.
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Konatsu participated in this event together and welcomed my mother who had just passed away the other day.