Obon (お盆) or just Bon (盆) is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. ... The festival of Obon lasts for three days; however, its starting date varies within different regions of Japan.
Bon Festival 2020 in Japan will begin on Thursday, August 13 and ends on Sunday, August 16
Many people in Japan are taking this week off to go visit their families (not much this year due to the pandemic).
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