There is a tradition in Japan that people perform the Obon dance during the Obon festival.This is on of the most important traditions in Japan.The Obon festival takes place in mid-August from many regions and in mid-July in other regions.There are many different Obon dance cicrle around a yagura: a high wooden stage,some dancers move clockwise,and some counter-clockwise.During the Obon festival,lots of Japanese com back to reunite with their families.