2017 Japanese Summer Festivals (Festivals Only)

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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 Higashi Hongwanji Annual Summer Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) (Sunday: HappyFunSmile Performing Live 6:00 pm) (Saturday, 29 July, 2017)
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple - Japanese Obon - There will be a variety of Japanese foods for sale... [Event Details]
 

2) 2017 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Annual Summer Obon Festival (Different Times) - WLA (2 Days) Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Children Games.. (Saturday, 29 July, 2017)
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon & Bon Odori Dance Festival / WEST LA OBON - Obon or 'Festival of... [Event Details]
 

3) 2017 Higashi Hongwanji Annual Summer Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) (Sunday: HappyFunSmile Performing Live 6:00 pm) (Sunday, 30 July, 2017)
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple - Japanese Obon - There will be a variety of Japanese foods for sale... [Event Details]
 

4) 2017 Japanese Children's Festival (Japanese Dancing, Singing, Storytelling, Origami, Traditional Brush Painting) (Sunday, 30 July, 2017)
Our Japanese Children's Festival will be a lively celebration of summer and childhood. Traditional Japanese... [Event Details]
 

5) 2017 Salinas Obon Festival - Buddhist Temple of Salinas (Sunday only) Bon Dance, Food, Games, Taiko, Ikebana, Tea Ceremony, Martial Arts, etc. (Sunday, 30 July, 2017)
The Salinas Buddhist Temple is planning to hold their Obon festival on Sunday. The festival features displays... [Event Details]
 

6) 2017 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Annual Summer Obon Festival (Different Times) - WLA (2 Days) Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Children Games.. (Sunday, 30 July, 2017)
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon & Bon Odori Dance Festival / WEST LA OBON - Obon or 'Festival of... [Event Details]
 

7) 2017 Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival, Maui Hawaii - Bon Odori Dance, Food, Games, Crafts.. (Friday & Saturday) (Friday, 04 August, 2017)
Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Annual Obon Festival, Service and Dance at the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. This... [Event Details]
 

8) 2017 - Las Vegas Buddhist Sanga 29th Annual Obon Festival & Bon Odori - Clark High School (Saturday Only) [Confirmed] (Saturday, 05 August, 2017)
Las Vegas Buddhist Sanga Bon Odori - Fabulous Raffle Prizes!  Come and help us celebrate our Annual OBON... [Event Details]
 

9) 2017 Buddhist Church of Oakland Obon Festival (Food Bazaar, Ikebana, tea Ceremony, Koto Performance, Bon Odori, etc.) (Saturday, 05 August, 2017)
The Buddhist Church of Oakland will hold its Annual Obon Festival on Saturday on the Church grounds.  This... [Event Details]
 

10) 2017 Buddhist Temple of San Diego Obon Festival & Odori - Music, Cultural Displays, Japanese Food, Snacks, Gifts, etc. (Sat Only) [Video] 2 Locations (Saturday, 05 August, 2017)
Buddhist Temple of San Diego Obon Festival outdoor festivities begin with music, cultural displays, food... [Event Details]
 

11) 2017 Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival, Maui Hawaii - Bon Odori Dance, Food, Games, Crafts.. (Friday & Saturday) (Saturday, 05 August, 2017)
Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Annual Obon Festival, Service and Dance at the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. This... [Event Details]
 

12) 2017 Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bazaar & Obon Odori (PABT) (2 Days - Different times) Japanese Food, Bookstore, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods.. (Saturday, 05 August, 2017)
Palo Alto Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games,... [Event Details]
 

13) 2017 San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church Obon Festival - St. Patrick's School (Saturday Only) Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Crafts, Bon Odori Dancing.. (Saturday, 05 August, 2017)
Music, Japanese Food, Crafts, Bonsai, Martial Arts, Taiko, and items for sale from various vendors. At 6:30... [Event Details]
 

14) 2017 Stockton Buddhist Temple Cultural Bazaar - (2 Days) Taiko, Martial Arts, Bon Odori, Uke, Bingo, Japanese Food and Live Hawaiian Music! (Saturday, 05 August, 2017)
The Buddhist Church of Stockton will be holding its annual Japanese Food Festival and Bon Odori on the... [Event Details]
 

15) 2017 Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bazaar & Obon Odori (PABT) (2 Days - Different times) Japanese Food, Bookstore, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods.. (Sunday, 06 August, 2017)
Palo Alto Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games,... [Event Details]
 

16) 2017 Stockton Buddhist Temple Cultural Bazaar - (2 Days) Taiko, Martial Arts, Bon Odori, Uke, Bingo, Japanese Food and Live Hawaiian Music! (Sunday, 06 August, 2017)
The Buddhist Church of Stockton will be holding its annual Japanese Food Festival and Bon Odori on the... [Event Details]
 

17) 2017 - 62nd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival (Japanese Cultural Festival - Japanese Food, Martial Arts, Unique Crafts..) (Friday, 11 August, 2017)
The 62nd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest... [Event Details]
 

18) 2017 - 62nd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival (Japanese Cultural Festival - Japanese Food, Martial Arts, Unique Crafts..) (Saturday, 12 August, 2017)
The 62nd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest... [Event Details]
 

19) 2017 - 71st Annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar - Buddhist Church of Sacramento (2 Days) (Saturday, 12 August, 2017)
Sacramento Annual Bazaar event showcases food, music, dance and art of the local Japanese American community.... [Event Details]
 

20) 2017 Annual Japan Summer Festival in Chicago - (Japanse Food Booths, Taiko, Martial Arts, Bon Dance, Game Booths..) Saturday (Saturday, 12 August, 2017)
Mitsuwa Chicago - Our annual Summer Festival is coming! Join us on 8/12 from 2:00PM to 8:00PM for a day of... [Event Details]
 

21) 2017 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) This is the Largest Obon Festival in the South Bay Area (Saturday, 12 August, 2017)
Obon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the... [Event Details]
 

22) 2017 Obon Festival - Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church (Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Taiko, Music..) Saturday (Saturday, 12 August, 2017)
Annual OBON Festival hosted by Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church. EVERYONE IS INVITED! Free Admission! ... [Event Details]
 

23) 2017 - 62nd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival (Japanese Cultural Festival - Japanese Food, Martial Arts, Unique Crafts..) (Sunday, 13 August, 2017)
The 62nd Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest... [Event Details]
 

24) 2017 - 71st Annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar - Buddhist Church of Sacramento (2 Days) (Sunday, 13 August, 2017)
Sacramento Annual Bazaar event showcases food, music, dance and art of the local Japanese American community.... [Event Details]
 

25) 2017 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) This is the Largest Obon Festival in the South Bay Area (Sunday, 13 August, 2017)
Obon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the... [Event Details]
 

26) 2017 Blue Mountain Zendo Obon - Ceremony Begins With the Lighting of the Temple Lanterns & Bonfire which Guide Our Ancestors Back Home (Saturday, 19 August, 2017)
Obon or "Ullambana" (S) is a Buddhist festival which invites us to celebrate our connectedness to our... [Event Details]
 

27) 2017 Natsumastsuri Family Festival (Annual Summer Celebration Featuring Japanese & Japanese American Performances, Crafts & Activities) (Saturday, 19 August, 2017)
Join us for our annual summer celebration featuring Japanese and Japanese American performances, crafts, and... [Event Details]
 

28) 2017 Olympia Bon Odori Celebration (Performances of Taiko, Martial Arts, Food & Crafts for Sale) Illuminated Lantern Procession Around Lake (Saturday, 19 August, 2017)
JACL Obon celebration starting at 5 pm - booths open, including food and crafts.  Community performances of... [Event Details]
 

29) 2017 - 77th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo (Week20, Week 2: Aug 26-27) - JACCC Plaza, JANM 1: Aug 19- (Saturday, 19 August, 2017)
JACCC celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities... [Event Details]
 

30) 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... [Event Details]
 

31) 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... [Event Details]
 

32) 2017 - 77th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo (Week20, Week 2: Aug 26-27) - JACCC Plaza, JANM 1: Aug 19- (Sunday, 20 August, 2017)
JACCC celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities... [Event Details]
 

33) 2017 - 77th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo (Week20, Week 2: Aug 26-27) - JACCC Plaza, JANM 1: Aug 19- (Saturday, 26 August, 2017)
JACCC celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities... [Event Details]
 

34) 2017 - Shofuso will Host 5th Annual Philadelphia Obon Festival - Taiko, Tea Ceremony, Games, Crafts, Dance (Sunday, 27 August, 2017)
Come to Shofuso Japanese House and Garden on Sunday, August 27 for the fifth annual Philadelphia Obon... [Event Details]
 

35) 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... [Event Details]
 

36) 2017 - 77th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo (Week20, Week 2: Aug 26-27) - JACCC Plaza, JANM 1: Aug 19- (Sunday, 27 August, 2017)
JACCC celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities... [Event Details]
 

37) 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... [Event Details]
 

38) 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... [Event Details]
 

39) 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... [Event Details]
 

40) 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... [Event Details]