2024 San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Obon Bazaar-Festival (Live Taiko, Authentic Japanese Food, Entertainment & Bon Odori Dancing) JapanTown (2 Days)NEW
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Sat, 13 Jul 2024 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 View All Dates
San Jose, CA 95112
San Jose Obon Annual Summer Festival Event in Japantown. This family event is a cultural event of authentic Japanese food, entertainment and traditional Japanese folk dancing.
Live Taiko in the streets of Japantown San Jose, one of the last three remaining authentic historical Japantowns in the USA, Japantown San Jose celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2015.
About Obon
Obon is a time to remember, reflect and honor those who have paved the roads we travel today. Especially during these challenging times, we must acknowledge that much of our own courage, strength and compassion are rooted within our families and loved ones. During Obon, we remember our ancestors and express our gratitude for their sacrifices and lessons.
Though reluctant to mention, the Betsuin is working to replace the funds raised during the Obon Festival. Every year we enjoy the food, performances, activities and Bon dancing - many of you give countless hours of your time towards its success. This year we ask that you instead consider a donation to support the services of the Betsuin. A place that is at the center of so many of our community functions. You may choose to donate In Memory Of (remembering a loved one), In Honor Of (recognizing a special person/group) or with any sentiment you choose.
In the spirit of Obon and with gratitude, we hope you find this way of giving both meaningful and valuable. Please join together in commemorating Obon.
San Jose Obon-Bazaar Festival Dates
July 13 - 14, 2024 (2 Days)
San Jose Obon-Bazaar Festival Times
Sat: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
5th Street between Taylor and Jackson Streets in San Jose, CA with parking and a complimentary shuttle service from the Santa Clara County lot at North First and Hedding
Dance Practice Dates
Mon June 24, Tue June 26, Thu June 27, Mon July 1, Tue July 2, Wed July 3 - 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
San Jose has the largest Obon Festival crowds in Northern California
Amazing Obon Festival that has over one thousand dancers on either night (Sat and Sun) of Obon Odori (Obon dancing). Everyone invited to dance! Beginners are welcome.
Transportation
Four short blocks from the Japantown Light Rail Station
Pedicab service available - Call (408) 771-7723, San Jose
Event Parking
Free parking and shuttle from First Street & Hedding Street parking lot.
Obon-Bazaar Festival Location
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin / San Jose Japantown, 640 N 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112
Obon-Bazaar Festival Title
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Obon Festival - San Jose JapanTown (Different Times) (2 Days) 1200+ Dancers, Food Booths, Taiko, etc.
PREVIOUS YEAR SCHEDULE
Food Booths: Open at 12:00 pm
Saturday Schedule
12:30 pm: Collegiate Taiko
04:30 pm: San Jose Taiko
06:00 pm: Chidori Band
07:30 pm: Obon Odori
Sunday Schedule
12:30 pm: Collegiate Taiko
02:30 pm: Kina Grannis
03:30 pm: San Jose Taiko
04:30 pm: Chidori Band
06:00 pm: Obon Odori
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Sunday, 14 July, 2024
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San Jose Buddhist Obon Festival Event, JapantownPhone: (408) 293-9292
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