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Floating Lanterns Carry Away Souls of Departed in Tochigi Pref. City; Closing out Bon Holiday Events

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

12:22 JST, September 4, 2024

ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — Toro-nagashi, a lantern-floating event to soothe the souls of the dead, was held on the Watarase River’s bank in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, on Aug. 17.

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