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Culture & CustomsWednesday 8 July 2026

お盆の時期に帰省する

Pronunciation: obon no jiki ni kisei suru

Meaning: to return home during the Obon period

This phrase describes a deeply rooted Japanese custom where families travel back to their hometowns during Obon (mid-August) to honor deceased ancestors—one of the most significant seasonal migrations in Japan.

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