Lanterns at the Gate: The Japanese Festival of the Returning Dead
Every August, in cities and small mountain towns across Japan, families leave a light on for the dead. Lanterns go up at the gate. Graves
August 3, 2026
Every August, in cities and small mountain towns across Japan, families leave a light on for the dead. Lanterns go up at the gate. Graves
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We’ll return to regular hours
on Monday, January 5
The Deity Communication Circle is cancelled tonight.
Please be safe!