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Five things you need to know about Obon--one of Japan's biggest holidays 【Videos & more】 soranews24.com

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Traditional Bon entertainment is so lively, colorful and intriguing that a Bon dance is a must-see on every traveler’s itinerary.
While the Bon festival starts around Aug. 12, towns and cities hosting Bon dances have likely been planning for months in advance.
Bon Dances 盆踊り/bonodoriBon dances started hundreds of years ago as religious and spiritual acts.
There still exist Bon dances performed for ritualistic purposes rather than entertainment.
(Tadashi Amano)The Shiraishi Bon Dance is taught at the local school, staring in kindergarten.