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S15·E20 Nagasaki's Obon: A Time for Remembrance

Episode
Season 15, Episode 20
Air Date
September 17, 2024
Runtime
28 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 17, 2024 28 min
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Synopsis

Obon is a summertime ritual when Japanese people welcome ancestors' spirits home from the Buddhist Pure Land. The people of Nagasaki have a distinctive way to commemorate this. They light fireworks and firecrackers at family graves and parade boats ferrying the spirits of the deceased through the streets and then back to the Buddhist Paradise. This episode takes a deep dive into Nagasaki's unique style of Obon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 15 Episode 20 of Journeys in Japan air?

Season 15, Episode 20 ('Nagasaki's Obon: A Time for Remembrance') originally aired on September 17, 2024.

How long is Season 15 Episode 20 ('Nagasaki's Obon: A Time for Remembrance')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.

What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 15 Episode 20?

Obon is a summertime ritual when Japanese people welcome ancestors' spirits home from the Buddhist Pure Land. The people of Nagasaki have a distinctive way to commemorate this. They light fireworks and firecrackers at family graves and parade boats ferrying the spirits of the deceased through the st...

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