Tama Matsuri - Soul Festivals
Ceremonies honoring the spirits of the deceased at various times of the year.
Tama matsuri are festivals honoring ancestral souls, most notably during Obon but also at other times. These observances ensure that ancestors receive proper attention and remain content, continuing to bless and protect their descendants.
Through tama matsuri, we ensure our ancestors know they are not forgotten.
Soul festivals maintain the reciprocal relationship between living and dead.
Folk traditions