19K views · 59 reactions | These sculptures made out of cucumber and eggplant are a way of honouring one's ancestors during the Japanese Obon Festival. | SBS Australia | Facebook

107K views · 2.3K reactions | How much can I eat at Obon Festival in Cebu #mukbang #foodies | Takumi Senpai / タクミ先輩 | 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

5.2K views · 248 reactions | Only two more days left of the Obon holidays! 節 Today was Bon Odori (dance festival) at Kobe Harborland, followed by amazing fireworks  Such a fun night!  Wishing you all a wonderful weekend  | Kazue, Your Japanese Guide | Facebook

1.3K views · 18 reactions | From Obon rituals to haunted yokai tales, Japan’s funeral lanterns blur the line between tradition and terror. | Scare Street: Scary Stories for Horror Fans | Facebook