After cremation, families perform kotsuage (bone-picking): relatives use large chopsticks in pairs to transfer large bone fragments (feet to head) into urns— the only time sharing chopsticks is allowed. 🌫 1. Yūrei (Japanese Ghosts) Traditional Japanese ghosts: • Wear white burial clothes • Have long black hair • Often appear at night • May not have visible feet People often visit graves during: • Obon (August) – a festival honoring ancestors’ spirits • Higan (spring and autumn equinox) – a time for remembrance During these times, graveyards are full of families bringing flowers and incense. They often feel more like calm gardens than dark or scary places.

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Some dreams aren’t loud. They move quietly — like sails catching the wind. To new beginnings, second chances, and believing one more time. May this year be your open sea. #yachtdesign, #exclusiveyachts, #travel, #spinnakermagazine, #spinnakerbureau @niccolobanfi

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Forespar and John Kretschmer team up to show you how to attach your spinnaker pole to the chute. http://www.forespar.com/sail-pole-accessories.shtml

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Segelboot statt Wohnung. Wir leben seit 5 Jahren auf unserem Segelboot und wollen nie wieder weg vom Wasser. Gemeinsam sind wir auf dem Weg nach Hawaii, aber es gibt viele Umwege und wir wollen keinen davon verpassen... ⛵️

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New launch ✨ ‘Sur’, the newest member of the Bestevaer 53 S/Y range, has officially touched the water for the first time! A milestone moment for everyone involved. Built by our team of craftsmen, driven by one shared passion — every yacht carries its own character. Now it’s time for her to find her own horizon. Proud to welcome her to our fleet. Here’s to endless adventures and memories at sea. 🌍 Fair winds, Sur! kmyachtbuilders.com bestevaer.com #bestevaer #kmyachtbuilders #bestevaer53 #yacht #launchday

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