During the summer months Japanese residents welcome back the spirits of departed loved ones at lively and festive dance events called o-bon. Throughout the summer o-bon dances will be held at various venues around the island of Hawai‘i. The next o-bon dance is scheduled for June 27, 2009 at Honomu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, following a 6 p.m. service. For a complete schedule of dates, times and places, visit The Hawai‘i Herald.