There is a tradition in Japan that people perform the Obon dance during the Obon festival. The festival happens in mid-August in many regions of Japan and in mid-July in other regions. There are many different forms of Obon dance in different regions. In order to perform it, people make a circle around a yagura, a high wooden stage; some dancers move clockwise, and some counter-clockwise. I really like this dance and hope that oneday I have a chance to try it.