The traditional Gozan no Okuribi fires, a rite to send off the spirits of ancestors welcomed during Obon, were held in Kyoto City on the evening of August 16, 2025. Local residents and tourists gazed up at the flickering flames on the mountainside, mourning the loss of loved ones while reflecting on the preciousness of peace on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
