Gozan no Okurubu
Gozan no Okurubu

August 16, 2024

Today, the Japanese of Kyoto celebrate Gozan no Okurubu. During this month of ghosts and the Bon festival, five giant fires are lit on the mountains around the city. Each fire is a kanji to protect the spirits. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 16 #good #japan #kyoto #gozannookuribi

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