The winter version of the lantern festival mirrors the autumn celebration held during the Obon holidays in August. According to local legend, the legendary 11th emperor of Japan visited the region ...

This festival includes the lighting of bonfires and lanterns to light the way for the spirits. As with other countries, the Japanese celebration, known as the Obon Festival, honors their dead ...

The Obon Festival will be August 16 ... make their own origami art and release lanterns to commemorate a loved one. Attendees will be able to observe a traditional tea ceremony, taiko drumming ...