On the night of August 16, 2026, the "Gozan Okuribi" (Five Mountain Bonfire)—a traditional Kyoto event held to bid farewell to ancestral spirits welcomed during the Obon season—took place across various mountains in the city. Residents and tourists alike gazed at the characters and shapes illuminated by flames on the mountainsides, reflecting on their departed loved ones.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
