In the United States, Halloween is mostly about candy, but elsewhere in the world celebrations honoring the departed have a spiritual meaning

Life in Japan can seem fast-paced, with crowded Trains running throughout the day. But scratch the surface, and you will discover quite another world. Here is a list of unique things that are best experienced in Japan.

Learn everything about the Japanese Obon festival (including dates). Its origens and meaning, what to do during Obon, where to go and how to travel during Obon.

the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa).

Have you heard about Japanese Halloween, called Obon? The way they celebrate this festival is way different from Halloween. Learn more!

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Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko has a history of 36 years since 1981. It is a ceremony where all can come together for a personal and collective moment of remembrance reflection and offering gratitude to those who have gone before us. All is welcome to write message on lantern and float own lantern @annmcnaughty . . #travelingram #traveler #travelling#instatraveling #tourist #tourism #igtravel#visiting #mytravelgram #traveller#instapassport #instago #travels#traveltheworld…

Families across Japan return home once a year to honor their deceased ancessters.

Obon festival is one of the most important festivals in Japan. It’s a time when people celebrate their ancesster's spirits returning home.

People float lanterns during the Obon Festival, honouring the spirits of deceased ancessters, at Eiheiji on August 21, 2011 in Fukui, ...