Bon Odori: Japan's Dance of Remembrance and Joy Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese folk dance held during the Obon season (typically mid-August), a time when ancestral spirits are believed to return home. It's a vibrant blend of Buddhist rituals, seasonal celebration, and community bonding. | I Love Japan (日本大好き）

83K views · 4.1K reactions | Tokyo Station was transformed into a traditional Japanese Bon Dance festival.  | The Japan Times | Facebook

🥷✨Check out the unique Obon Dance of Tsuwano, Shimane✨🥷 Tsuwano Obon Festival is held on August 15th every year. The Obon Festival is an annual Japanese holiday in August. During this time, the spirits of the ancestors are believed to return to this world and visit their relatives. And during this time Tsuwano has its annual Obon festival and unique Obon dance. Participants dance in a white costume with a black hood, a round fan tucked into a white headband, and small bells attached to the wri