concept   memorial
culture   Japan
statement   Memorials and ancestral rituals in Japan involve offerings, incense, and special attention to honoring ancestors.

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1 memorial Japan Memorials are frequently dedicated to ancestors and involve rituals like offering incense and prayers. 1
2 memorial service Japan Involves traditional rituals, such as offering food and burning incense to honor the ancestors, and may be held on specific anniversaries. 1
3 memorial service Japan Involves various rituals to honor the deceased, such as offering food, burning incense, and bowing to pay respects at the ancestral altar. 1
4 memorial service Japan Incorporates traditional rituals, such as ancestor veneration, and may involve offering food and drink to the deceased. 1
5 memorial sites Japan Places to honor ancestors and show reverence through rituals and offerings 1
6 veterans cemetery Japan Cemeteries are traditionally considered sacred places, and it's common for people to visit them during the Obon festival to pay respects to ancestors. 1
7 veterans cemetery Japan A place of quiet respect and remembrance, with special attention paid to maintaining peace and tranquility. 1