On the night of August 16, 2026, the "Tamba Daimonji Okuribi" (a Bon festival event to honor ancestors) was held on Mt. Himegami in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture. The flaming character "Dai" (meaning "large" or "great") stood out vividly against the mountainside in the dark, prompting citizens to reflect 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.
