2017 Japanese Summer Obon Festival Schedule Find the Latest Upcoming Festivals & Bon Odori Practices 2017 Obon and Practices 20     2017 Obon Festivals 19     Bon Odori Practices 2     New 1    


Japanese Summer Festivals in the United States start during the summer months. Bon Odori dance practices begin during Spring. We have the latest information here.


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1) 2017 - 19th Annual Japanese Obon Festival - Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Art, Dance, Martial Arts & Cultural Treasures Showcased (Sunday, 20 August, 2017)Newly Listed
The Obon Festival, the largest Japan-related festival in Minnesota, takes place in Como Park every August. ... [Details]
 

2) 2017 - 77th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo (Week 1: Aug 19-20, Week 2: Aug 26-27) JACCC Plaza, JANM, MOCA.. (Sunday, 20 August, 2017)
JACCC celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities... [Details]
 

3) 2017 Blue Mountain Zendo Obon - Ceremony Begins With the Lighting of the Temple Lanterns & Bonfire which Guide Our Ancestors Back Home (Sunday, 20 August, 2017)
Obon or "Ullambana" (S) is a Buddhist festival which invites us to celebrate our connectedness to our... [Details]
 

4) 2017 Nisei Week Grand Parade on Sunday (4 pm) - Little Tokyo (One of the Largest & Most Exciting Events of the Year) (Sunday, 20 August, 2017)
Nisei Week Parade, plan on waiting on curb along with everyone else, bring snacks and/or dinner to pass... [Details]
 

5) 2017 - 77th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo (Week 1: Aug 19-20, Week 2: Aug 26-27) JACCC Plaza, JANM, MOCA.. (Saturday, 26 August, 2017)
JACCC celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities... [Details]
 

6) 2017 - 77th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo (Week 1: Aug 19-20, Week 2: Aug 26-27) JACCC Plaza, JANM, MOCA.. (Sunday, 27 August, 2017)
JACCC celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities... [Details]
 

7) 2017 - Shofuso will Host 5th Annual Philadelphia Obon Festival - Taiko, Tea Ceremony, Games, Crafts, Dance (Sunday, 27 August, 2017)
This year, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia will host the fifth annual Philadelphia Obon... [Details]
 

8) 2017 Nisei Week Ondo (Community Dance Celebration with Minyo Station) & Closing Ceremony - Little Tokyo, LA (Sunday) (Sunday, 27 August, 2017)
Nisei Week Ondo (Community Dance Celebration) & Closing Ceremony.  Final dance to close out the Summer... [Details]
 

9) 2017 JAM Session: Japanese Folk Dance with Christine Inouye (Celebratory Bon Dances Set to Ondo Music by Japanese Folk Fusion Ensemble Minyo Station) (Monday, 11 September, 2017)
Discover the beauty and grace of Japanese folk dancing with Christine Inouye. Seize the moment and try your... [Details]
 

10) 2017 Annual JapanFest - 31st Year - Experience Japanese Culture (2 Days) Japanese Food, Taiko, Performances, Games, etc.. (Saturday, 16 September, 2017)
JapanFest 2017 is the 31st year of the festival and is a great opportunity to experience Japanese culture... [Details]
 

11) 2017 Asian Cultural Bazaar (Fun Children Games, Crafts, Live Entertainment, Japanese Food, Auction, Produce..) (Saturday, 16 September, 2017)
West LA UMC's annual Asian Cultural Bazaar will be held on Saturday. Children will love games, crafts, and... [Details]
 

12) 2017 Annual JapanFest - 31st Year - Experience Japanese Culture (2 Days) Japanese Food, Taiko, Performances, Games, etc.. (Sunday, 17 September, 2017)
JapanFest 2017 is the 31st year of the festival and is a great opportunity to experience Japanese culture... [Details]
 

13) 2017 Yatai Festival - Japanese Food (Beer Garden) Games, Live Entertainment & Japanese/Japanese American culture. (Saturday, 30 September, 2017)Newly Listed
Bringing the community together for a cultural experience, Japan Alliance is proud to co-host the 2017 Yatai... [Details]
 

14) 2017 Annual Lantern Festival in the Spirit of Obon - Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens [Video] Japan's Summer Homage to Ancestors.. (Saturday, 21 October, 2017)
Lantern Festival tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Members must have... [Details]
 

15) 2018 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) This is the Largest Obon Festival in the South Bay Area (Saturday, 11 August, 2018)
Obon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the... [Details]
 

16) 2018 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) This is the Largest Obon Festival in the South Bay Area (Sunday, 12 August, 2018)
Obon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the... [Details]