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Every year in August, the city of Tokushima on the island of Shikoku becomes one big dance floor
The ritual which Awa Odori is based on is still practised in a fishing community in Tokushima
People believe that facing the sea and calling out the names of the dead will bring their souls back to this world.
This dance expresses the joy of having the ancestral spirits back for a brief while
There are various regional customs associated with it.
This is done to help the ancestral spirits find their way home.
A special table is set up for the spirits, and offerings of food and drink are placed on it.
One of the grandest send-off displays is Kyoto's Gozan no Okuribi.
Torchbearers climb up the hillsides carrying torches blessed by Buddhist priests, and light one pile of firewood after another.
These events and practices related to Obon provide a glimpse into the Japanese outlook on life and death
This festival is called Obon.
For three days in August, everyone has a holiday.
Traditionally, there are some activities that happen during Obon.
On the first day of Obon, families welcome spirits of their ancestors into their home.
These fires are called 'mukaebi
During Obon, people often celebrate with special dancing called 'Bon Odori'.
People of all ages dance to music outdoors. Like in the park or street.
Nowadays, Japanese people don't always do all of these activities at Obon.