The Gozan no Okuribi, a traditional Kyoto event to send off the spirits of ancestors during Obon, was held in Kyoto City on the night of August 16, 2024. Citizens mourned the deceased in front of the letters and shapes that appeared in the night sky of the ancient capital.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
