It's the Okinawan "All Souls Week" Celebration this week. It's a Japanese Buddhist tradition to welcome back the spirits of deceased family members for a reunion with their living families for a few days.
There was one in our neighborhood and they marched right past our house!
For more information on Obon 2010 check out www.japanupdate.com and search Obon 2010
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