As the Japanese festival of Obon — or simply Bon — comes to a close, observers partake in a ceremony that some appear to celebrate as another festival on its own: Tōrō Nagashi. What it is: Tōrō Nagashi, which literally translates to “lantern cruises,” is traditionally performed on the final evening of the Obon festival. Through Tōrō Nagashi, the living peacefully guide the departed on their way back to the spirit world.