July 29, 2010 in Sekaione Press, e-magazine by adminsekaione

e-Mag: August event in Japan

Toro Nagashi

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Another form of okuribi is toro nagashi, floating paper lanterns. These paper lanterns have lighted candles inside, and people float them on a river to guide their ancestors’ souls down the river and off to the sea. There are different ways to practice toro nagashi, according to each locale.

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