[There are many religious festivals in Japan. This one attempts to comfort the souls of used dolls. The Bible teaches that only humans have been given souls. Ask the Holy Spirit to help the Japanese understand God's love in sending Jesus Christ to die for them. Pray that the Japanese will call upon the Lord to save their souls and comfort them.] Free Japan

From a list of Festivals in The Japan Times: Aug. 26, 2005

Sept. 25: Ningyo Kuyo, a funeral mass for used dolls, will be held in the compound of Kiyomizu Kannondo Temple in Ueno Park. People visit the temple with dolls that are no longer wanted. After a religious rite to comfort the souls of used dolls, those dolls are burnt from 2 p.m.