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The following are the upcoming Summer Japanese Obon Festivals Events.
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Note: Additional Japanese Summer Festivals have been added to this list.
This list can change without notice. Please double check schedule dates and times of attending events.

1) Obon Dance Practice - Gardena Buddhist Church  [ July 24th, 2008, Thursday ]
Just added from GBC Website - July 3, 2008Possible time change 6:30 - 8:30 pm Just added from GBC Website - June 29, 2008Tonight is the first of 13 practices for Obon Dance. The Southern District...
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From Alameda Sun-Continuing a Japanese Buddhist folk tradition begun in Japan in the seventh century and present in Alameda since the 1920s, the annual Obon Dance Festival will be held at the...
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3) Higashi Hongwanji Bon Odori (2 Days)  [ July 26th, 2008, Saturday ]
Higashi Honganji Buddhist TempleSpecial guest master of ceremonies is stage and screen star Rodney Kageyma. There will be a variety of Japanese foods for sale including teriyaki, udon and sushi....
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Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games, cultural exhibits, and drinks/delicious food. Traditional dance, food, music and games for the whole...
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5) Vista Buddhist Temple Bon Odori - (2 Days)  [ July 26th, 2008, Saturday ]
Vista Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Japanese food until 6pm or sold out, Taiko drumming, Silent auction, displays/demos, Bonsai, Beaded flowers, Shodo (calligraphy), Sumie (brush painting), hands-on...
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 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon FestivalObon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the middle of July or August. In America,...
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7) Higashi Hongwanji Bon Odori (2 Days)  [ July 27th, 2008, Sunday ]
Higashi Honganji Buddhist TempleSpecial guest master of ceremonies is stage and screen star Rodney Kageyma. There will be a variety of Japanese foods for sale including teriyaki, udon and sushi....
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8) Salinas Buddhist Temple Obon Odori  [ July 27th, 2008, Sunday ]
The Salinas Buddhist Temple is planning to hold their Obon festival this sunday. The festival features displays of bonsai?s, japanese food, martial arts demonstrations, and flower arrangements, as...
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Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games, cultural exhibits, and drinks/delicious food. Traditional dance, food, music and games for the whole...
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10) Sozenji 32nd Annual Community Obon Festival  [ July 27th, 2008, Sunday ]
Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games, cultural exhibits, and drinks/delicious food. Traditional dance, food, music and games for the whole...
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11) Vista Buddhist Temple Bon Odori - (2 Days)  [ July 27th, 2008, Sunday ]
Vista Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Japanese food until 6pm or sold out, Taiko drumming, Silent auction, displays/demos, Bonsai, Beaded flowers, Shodo (calligraphy), Sumie (brush painting), hands-on...
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 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon FestivalObon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the middle of July or August. In America,...
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13) Obon Dance Practice - Gardena Buddhist Church  [ July 29th, 2008, Tuesday ]
14) Obon Dance Practice - Gardena Buddhist Church  [ July 31st, 2008, Thursday ]
15) Buddhist Temple of San Diego Obon Odori (1 Day)  [ August 02nd, 2008, Saturday ]
16) San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church Obon Odori  [ August 02nd, 2008, Saturday ]
17) Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Odori (2 Days)  [ August 02nd, 2008, Saturday ]
19) Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Odori (2 Days)  [ August 03rd, 2008, Sunday ]
22) Bon Festival 2008 - The Morikami Museum (1 day)  [ August 09th, 2008, Saturday ]
23) Las Vegas Buddhist Sanga Bon Odori  [ August 09th, 2008, Saturday ]
25) San Mateo Buddhist Bon Odori (1 Day)  [ August 09th, 2008, Saturday ]
27) O-Bon 2008 - Portland Japanese Garden  [ August 16th, 2008, Saturday ]
28) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 17th, 2008, Sunday ]
29) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 17th, 2008, Sunday ]
30) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 18th, 2008, Monday ]
31) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 19th, 2008, Tuesday ]
32) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 20th, 2008, Wednesday ]
33) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 21st, 2008, Thursday ]
34) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 22nd, 2008, Friday ]
35) 67th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - (Aug 16 - 24)  [ August 23rd, 2008, Saturday ]


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