Most Japanese take brief two or three day vacations away from their urban homes. Many flock to one of many natural hot springs that are scattered around the country. During the holiday of Obon, families gather at relatives’ grave sites and celebrate the dead, often dressed in traditional costume.
This past Summer, Moises Saman traveled around Japan photographing vacationing families.

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