Obon (お盆; [o.boꜜɴ] [1]) or just Bon (盆; [boꜜɴ] [2][a]) is a fusion of the ancient Japanese belief in ancestral spirits and a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors.

Obon is one of Japan's most important festivals and is celebrated over 3 days in mid-August or July depending on the region. During this time, Japanese people pay respect to their ancestors and loved …

Aug 7, 2025 · Obon is a ceremony to honor and commemorate the spirits of ancestors and deceased loved ones. It is typically observed from August 13th to 16th. During the Obon period, it is believed …

Obon (お盆) is an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one's ancestors, whose spirits are believed to temporarily return to this world in order to visit their relatives during Obon.

Aug 6, 2025 · Obon is a traditional Japanese holiday dedicated to family and loved ones who have passed. It is like a mix between Halloween and Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

Jun 25, 2024 · The Obon festival is one of the most important events on the Japanese calendar. Learn about its origins, traditions, celebrations, and the dates.

Jul 16, 2025 · Obon is the Japanese custom of honoring ancestral spirits by cleaning ancestral graves, making offerings to ancestors at family graves or altars, and this is celebrated at Obon festivals filled …