Obon Night in Japan 🌙 #shorts

Obon Night in Japan 🌙 #shorts

Check out the stunning lanterns floating down the Katsura river during Oon festival in Kyoto, Japan. Families put out their lanterns to pay tribute to their ancestors and it’s like a magical river of them all lit up. If you’re up at the Togitsuko Bridge, you can see massive bonfires going up on the mountains, too. That’s a thing they do called Goen Okarabi. This is a night dedicated to missing loved ones and appreciating the awesome culture we live in. Grab your world wink and keep up with all the amazing festivals around the globe.

Witness the magical night of Obon in Kyoto, Japan, where hundreds of glowing lanterns float along the Katsura River near the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge. This breathtaking event is part of the Gozan Okuribi, where giant mountain bonfires guide ancestral spirits back to the afterlife. 🌙✨

From lanterns on the water to “Daimonji” fire on the mountains, Obon is a beautiful mix of tradition, remembrance, and light.

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