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 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]
 

2) 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]
 

3) 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]
 

4) 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]
 

5) 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]
 

6) 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]
 

7) 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]
 

8) 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]
 

9) 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... [Event Details]
 

10) 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]
 

11) 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]
 

12) 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]
 

13) 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]
 

14) 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]
 

15) 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]
 

16) 2017 Yatai Festival - Japanese Food (Beer Garden) Games, Live Entertainment & Japanese/Japanese American culture. (Saturday, 30 September, 2017)
Bringing the community together for a cultural experience, Japan Alliance is proud to co-host the 2017 Yatai... [Event Details]
 

17) 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... [Event Details]