Obon Season

From the 13th to the 15th of August, here in Japan, we've been celebrating Obon. Basically, most everyone is on vacation and visiting their furosato -- hometown or home country. Quite a few people go to their family homes wherever those may be.
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So remember -- if you happen to see a ghost or some other goblin at this time, relax and wish them well. After all, obon is the one time of year that they get to visit, so it's a good time to celebrate together. Right?