1) Annual 'Japanese Festivals' are held the same time each year and celebrate a seasonal
or historical Japanese events.
2) 'Obon Festivals' happen during summer over several months and honor those who have
passed away. (June - August)
An important element of Japanese festivals are community involvement and
fundraising opportunity for the organizations . Show your support by attending.
Japanese Summer Obon Festivals occur between June to August.
Obon or just Bon is the most important religious holiday in Japan.
A Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors
and returning to one's family roots.
2022 Map of Japanese Summer Obon Festivals & Practices (United States)
Annual Summer Obon Festivals (June - August)
In the United States, the Obon festival (お盆, also known as Bon festival) is a Japanese Buddhist festival celebrated during summer. People commemorate and remember the spirits of their deceased ancestors back home.
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