Shinobi - Remembrance
The practice of remembering and honoring the deceased through ongoing attention.
Shinobi is the act of remembering the deceased with affection and respect. Through speaking their names, recounting their deeds, and observing anniversaries, the living keep the spirits of the departed active and honored within the family memory.
In remembering our beloved dead, we keep their spirits alive among us.
Active remembrance is essential to maintaining the ancestor-descendant relationship.
Folk traditions