Tradition/Customs
Obon in Shimokita, Aomori is spectacular! Is it true that people welcome their ancestors with fireworks at their graves?
When we think of Obon, many people imagine people lighting mukaebi (fires to welcome the dead) and quietly welcoming their ancestors. However, in the Shimokita region of Aomori, Obon is celebrated with a unique custom. "We don't do that here..."
