This blog is written by author Sachiko who is not a native speaker of English, so it may be hard to read. It is translated from the summary of Japanese page; http://akitaodatelifejp.hatenablog.com/

Entries from 2017-03-21 to 1 day

“Matobi”, firelight for ancestor（in Kitaakita-gun Kamikoani-mura, Kitaakita-shi）

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Yesterday was Vernal Equinox Holiday. The mountain villages in this area has had an event that people kindle firelight to mourn for their ancestor at night. Several days before and after the holiday, we hold a Buddhist mass for the decease…