OBon 2025

Every summer, the Obon festival is celebrated throughout Japan. Rooted in Buddhist beliefs and Japanese traditions, it is a cherished occasion when families gather to honor and remember their ancestors. During this time, communities take part in traditional Bon Odori dances and lantern-floating ceremonies. Obon is both a spiritual and family-centered event, and many businesses close as people take time to reflect, remember, and reunite with loved ones.

As every year, August 11th (Mon) marks Mountain Day, a national holiday in Japan that signals the beginning of some holidays for many, including our craftsmen. So, until August 15th (Fri), the majority of workshops will be closed, leading to extended production time and a temporary suspension of quotations for custom-made items.
Please note that all custom-made orders placed before and during this period will be delayed by about a week. However, rest assured that this is automatically reflected in the estimated shipping dates shown on all product pages and in your cart.

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picture by Yoichiro Akiyama CC BY-SA 2.0