above all , natsumatsuri festivals held in a few days before or after the bon festival of lunar calendar are said to be deeply emotional because many people return to their homes in this season and reunite with each other . とりわけ、8月の旧盆の時期をはさんだ夏祭りは、帰省の時期と相まって、祭礼中での懐かしい人との再会など、感慨深いものがあるとされる。