On the night of August 14, 2026, the traditional Obon event known as "Shiroya no Age-Taimatsu" (Shiroya Torch-Throwing Ritual) took place at Amabiki Shrine in Shiroya, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture. Local young men boldly hurled flames, causing a massive torch to blaze against the summer night sky.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
