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Which country celebrates Obon Festival as its Halloween day?

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The Obon Festival is celebrated as a Halloween day in Japan. The festival is held in mid-August and is a time to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. People light lanterns and make offerings of food to the spirits of their ancestors. The festival is also a time for family reunions and for people to remember those who have passed away.
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Japan celebrates the Obon Festival, which is not specifically equivalent to Halloween but is a traditional Buddhist event honoring the spirits of ancestors.
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The Obon Festival is a traditional Japanese Buddhist event that is not directly associated with Halloween. The Obon Festival, also known as Bon Festival, is a time to honor and remember ancestors' spirits. It typically takes place in the summer, usually in July or August, depending on the region in Japan. While the Obon Festival has some cultural and spiritual similarities to Halloween, it is not specifically celebrated as a Halloween day in any country. Halloween is more commonly associated with Western cultures, particularly in countries like the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
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Japan celebrates Obon Festival as a Buddhist tradition to honor ancestors and the spirits returning to their homes. It is not considered as a Halloween day, as Halloween is not traditionally celebrated in Japan. However, some people do incorporate Western Halloween customs into the Obon Festival celebrations.
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