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The Japanese believe their ancestors' spirits return from the other world to visit during Obon in mid-August. The Gozan-no-okuribi ceremony to send them off is held in Kyoto at the end of Obon on August 16. Bonfires are lit on 5 Kyoto mountains as guides for the spirits to find their way back safely. Watch the locals' prepare for this fiery traditional event in the Matsugasaki area of Kyoto, where 2 of the bonfires are lit, and discover the ancient customs of the living and the dead.
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- verified Status: Returning Series
- person By: Unknown
- calendar_month Release Date: 2014-09-18
- video_camera_front Companies NHK, NHK Enterprises
- tag Season: Season 2
- timer Episode Runtime: 28 Mins
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