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08-07-2010, 12:33 PM
Hi.
Could someone correct my English?
Bon
Bon(or Obon) is one of the Japanese Buddhist customs to honor the spirits of deceased ancestors. It takes places around August 15th in many areas all aver Japan.
During the Bon period, many people receive company holidays and go to visit their ancestors’ grave. We believe that the spirits of deceased ancestors return to this world during this period.
We also believe that the bad spirits come to this world from Hell when Bon stars, this is said that the maw of hell is opening, and they stay around water places and dragging people in their world. So many Japanese people avoid playing around a river, a lake, or a beach around Bon period.
Still, many people die in water around Bon. Do you believe this?
Thank you!
Hello, I may not understand English very well and I may lack words but I will try to understand you.
If you have questions about my post or Japanese customs, don't hesitate to ask.
I  YamaP 
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