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S7·E27 Obon with a Bang in Nagasaki

Episode
Season 7, Episode 27
Air Date
September 23, 2016
Runtime
25 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 23, 2016 25 min
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Synopsis

In mid-August, families across Japan get together to celebrate Obon, when it is believed the spirits of their ancestors return to visit. In Nagasaki Prefecture, this traditional event is marked in a remarkably boisterous way: people let off skyrockets at their ancestors' graves and light firecrackers. For 3 days, we film a long-established fireworks shop in Nagasaki. Among the customers, 2 brothers fondly remembering their mother who raised them singlehandedly; and a man spending 400,000 yen on firecrackers to send off the spirit of his father who died this year. As tears fall and fireworks explode, what were the customers feeling as they thought about their dearly departed?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 7 Episode 27 of Document 72 Hours air?

Season 7, Episode 27 ('Obon with a Bang in Nagasaki') originally aired on September 23, 2016.

How long is Season 7 Episode 27 ('Obon with a Bang in Nagasaki')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in Document 72 Hours Season 7 Episode 27?

In mid-August, families across Japan get together to celebrate Obon, when it is believed the spirits of their ancestors return to visit. In Nagasaki Prefecture, this traditional event is marked in a remarkably boisterous way: people let off skyrockets at their ancestors' graves and light firecracker...

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