今日は幽霊ヶ月（Ghost Month）の1日目です。台湾のゴースト月と呼ばれる。（ 旧暦7/1~7/29 ）
Ghost Month is the first day from the seventh lunar month to July 29 for one month
Open the door for the ghost who started in July,
which is to open the gates of hell,
so that souls lag brothers
soul back to earth to enjoy the hospitality of incense and offerings,
until July 29 before closing of the ghost door
Usually every household in the lunar July 15 are to be held at Purdue
brothers and the main foundation, and is called Ghost Festival on July 15
「Ghost Month Taboos」
If not necessary
Don't get close to the seashore.
Don't go out during the night.
Don't go too far away from home.
Don't take pictures at night
Don't whistle at night.
Don't look back.
Don't disturb the habitat of soul, otherwise there will be bad to happen.
Hanging clothes up to dry at night is forbidden