The last three days were japanese holidays, called obon, or just bon. It's a special event in japan. This three days are to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. People visit the graves of their ancestors, clean this, place incense and pray. This custom has developed into a family reunion holiday and has been celebrated for more than 500 years.

Today is JiGoku-bon and we were in the kaigen-ji temple. Twice a year, there is a heaven and hell exhibition.

Kaigen-ji temple is a small temple. When we arrived, we put konnyaku, a present for datsui-baba, an old friendly woman, in a basket and light a stick of incense. We wish very healthy life to all our friends, family and ourselves. (You can see this woman, on the picture on the left side at the bottom - it's the smaller figure in the foreground.)