Yesterday my wife and daughters went for my wife's grandmother's home for "Obon". I have to stay because of work. "Obon" is the name of a period, which is from 13th to 16th in August, and one of two most important seasons for Japanese. Many people, especially from countryside in Japan, gather with whole their family, for praying for their ancient spirits. Druing Obon, most companies closed, and many people enjoy their short summer vacation. As hotel prices are extremely expencive and most places for tourists are worst crowded, you avoid to visit Japan.