Celestial Festival

The night has fallen and the Celestial Obon has begun, a time for remembrance and celebration. The warm scents of sizzling takoyaki and freshly baked taiyaki wafts in the air, the lanterns bring about a comforting glow, and the world around seems to be so full of life. Technically, it is. Spirits are allowed to have their fun, too! Celestial Festival is all about lighting sparklers and having fu…