Nomad journalist, Reilly Smith reports on Bon Odori, which is a traditional dance associated with the 500 year old Japanese Bon Festival, a Buddhist celebration to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. Today, the festival is considered an opportunity for distant families to reunite.
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