It's not my first time in Japan by a long shot, but it's my first Obon here (here being western Tokyo).

What are business operating hours like? Would it be best to avoid heading to Tokyo at some point? Is Obon time one giant 一連の祝日?

n.b. I unintentionally ambled by Tsukiji Honganji last night; there seemed to be a big Obon event replete with drunken dancing and taiko.

Also, got a kick out of the food waste, err eggplants and cucumbers in front of some houses, to shuttle spirits to and fro. That's another aspect of finding food fluency.

Appreciate your replies,
FFF