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2025 Toro Nagashi - An Ancient Tradition in Japan, Garden of the Phoenix (Toro Nagashi Refers to the Japanese River Lantern Festival Held in Summer)

2025 OAA Annual Picnic: A Tradition Since 1930's (Performances, Games, Raffles, & the Only Okinawan Bon Dance in LA) Okinawa Association of America

2025 Hello Kitty® Night at Dodger Stadium (Fans Who Buy Special Ticket Package Will Get a Hello Kitty-Promotion Item) Use Dodger Link!

2025 Annual Japan Festival Houston (Japanese Performances, Dance, Martial Arts, Japanese Food, Ikebana, Tea Ceremony) Houston’s Hermann Park (2 Days)

2025: 3rd Megabon: Local Food & Craft Vendors, Japanese Festival Games, Live Entertainment, Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Mega Sized Bon Dance (Video)

2025: 29th Japanese Fall Festival Event - Mizumoto Stroll Garden (Japanese Culture, Food, Performances, Live Taiko, Samurai Sword..) 3 Days

2025 Tanabata Celebration (Tanabata Celebrates Reunion of the Cosmological Weaving Maiden & Herd Boy) Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

2025: 10th Oita Japan Festival (Celebrate the Culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival!) #OitaATX

2025 Boston Red Sox Japanese Celebration: Celebrating Japanese Heritage Culture & Contributions of the Japanese-American Community in New England

2025: 20th Sake Day: The Home of Sake. The Ultimate Sake Celebration (The World’s Largest & Longest-Running Sake Tasting Event Outside of Japan)

2025: 54rd Akimatsuri Fall Festival Event (Japanese Food & Drinks, Taiko, Performers, Games..) East San Gabriel Japanese Community Center

2025: 9th San Diego Sake Festival: The Largest Sake Event in San Diego, Celebrate National Sake Day (Video)

2025 Aki Matsuri: Japanese Fall Festival (Live Taiko, Ikebana, Performances, Mochi & Sweets..) at EXPO NM

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Tuesday, 01 March, 2011

9:00 am - 8:30 pm
FREE Ice Skate at KeyArena Tuesday, March 1st!NEW
Seattle Center and KeyArena are taking advantage of the ice in place on the KeyArena floor for Smucker's� Stars on Ice�, February...

KeyArena
Seattle, WA
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hold Up Art presents '9 Lives of the Kitty'NEW
This exhibition is not a Sanrio event, yet opts to offer a unique perspective on the culture and the influences of the iconic ch...

Hold Up Art
Los Angeles, CA
TBA
Hina Matsuri, the Doll Festival NEW

Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR
TBA
TANOSHII Fun Camp in July - Nikkei Heritage Day Camp Apply (2nd-5th Grade)NEW
TANOSHII Fun Camp is a Nikkei heritage day camp for 2nd through 5th graders in partnership wit...

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI)
Gardena, CA

Wednesday, 02 March, 2011

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hold Up Art presents '9 Lives of the Kitty'NEW
This exhibition is not a Sanrio event, yet opts to offer a unique perspective on the culture and the influences of the iconic ch...

Hold Up Art
Los Angeles, CA
TBA
Hina Matsuri, the Doll Festival NEW

Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR
TBA
Japan in Blue and White - Pacific Asia MuseumNEW
Japan in Blue and White

March 25, 2010 � March 6, 2011
In the Frank and Tosh...

Asia Pacific Arts
Los Angeles, CA

Thursday, 03 March, 2011

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hold Up Art presents '9 Lives of the Kitty'NEW
This exhibition is not a Sanrio event, yet opts to offer a unique perspective on the culture and the influences of the iconic ch...

Hold Up Art
Los Angeles, CA
TBA
Hina Matsuri, the Doll Festival NEW

Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR

Friday, 04 March, 2011

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hold Up Art presents '9 Lives of the Kitty'NEW
This exhibition is not a Sanrio event, yet opts to offer a unique perspective on the culture and the influences of the iconic ch...

Hold Up Art
Los Angeles, CA
TBA
Japan in Blue and White - Pacific Asia MuseumNEW
Japan in Blue and White

March 25, 2010 � March 6, 2011
In the Frank and Tosh...

Asia Pacific Arts
Los Angeles, CA

TBA
National Cherry Blossom Festival and Arbor Day Foundation - Help NeededNEW
The National Cherry Blossom Festival and Arbor Day Foundation join forces to plant trees across the country year-round!��

National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, DC

Saturday, 05 March, 2011

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hold Up Art presents '9 Lives of the Kitty'NEW
This exhibition is not a Sanrio event, yet opts to offer a unique perspective on the culture and the influences of the iconic ch...

Hold Up Art
Los Angeles, CA
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Sushi Chef Institute Presents: Make Your Own Sushi! WorkshopNEW
A one-day sushi workshop so you can enjoy sushi at home including how to make sushi rice and basic rolls, plus a special tasting...

Japanese American National Museum (JANM), Los Angeles, Japantown Little Tokyo
Los Angeles, CA
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Laughing Yoga - with Genie NakanoNEW
"Laughing Yoga" facilitated by Genie Nakano. Laughing Yoga is a playful way to laugh away stress into good health. This mind-bod...

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (Class)
Gardena, CA
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Super Taiko Concert - JACCCNEW
The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is proud to present two of Japan's most critically acclaimed...

JACCC: Nisei Week Bon Odori Practice (Outside Plaza) Little Tokyo
Los Angeles, CA
All Day
Let's Go Gray Whale Watching! (December 26 - End of March)NEW
Let's Go Whale Watching!
Go to sea any day of the week from December 26 through the end of March in search...

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
San Pedro, CA

Sunday, 06 March, 2011

10:00 am - 12:30 pm
19th Annual Whale Watch Cruise - 16 Spots Left NEW
Due to popular demand, we will have another cruise on Sunday, Mar...

Long Beach Marina Sport Fishing
Long Beach, CA
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hold Up Art presents '9 Lives of the Kitty'NEW
This exhibition is not a Sanrio event, yet opts to offer a unique perspective on the culture and the influences of the iconic ch...

Hold Up Art
Los Angeles, CA
1:00 pm
Hinamatsuri - Girl's DayNEW
On the Veranda: Hinamatsuri
Girl's Day Featuring LA Kimono Club
Sunda...

JACCC Main: Japan American Cultural & Community Center, Little Tokyo
Los Angeles, CA
All Day
Let's Go Gray Whale Watching! (December 26 - End of March)NEW
Let's Go Whale Watching!
Go to sea any day of the week from December 26 through the end of March in search...

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
San Pedro, CA

Monday, 07 March, 2011

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CANCELED TONIGHT: 'Teaching Hiroshima and the Holocaust' - by Alan Tansman, East Asian Languages & Cultures, UC Berkeley NEW
Due to the acute illness of Professor Alan Tansman, the talk on "Teaching Hirosh...

UCLA Faculty Center
Los Angeles, CA

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Tuesday, 1 July, 2025
2025 Nishi Hongwanji Bon Odori Dance Practice - Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 7:00 pm
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2024 West Los Angeles Bon Odori Dance Practice at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple (WLA) 7:30 pm
2025 Bon Odori Dance Practice - Oxnard Buddhist Temple (Tue & Thu) 7:30 pm
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Wednesday, 2 July, 2025
2025 Orange County Bon Odori Dance Practice at Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) - Everybody is Welcome to Come & Learn the Dances 7:00 pm
2025 Sacramento Bon Odori Dance Practice - Buddhist Church of Sacramento 7:00 pm
2025 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Bon Odori Dance Practice at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (VHBT) 7:00 pm
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Thursday, 3 July, 2025
Anime Expo 2025 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (Cosplay Showcase: Industry Panel, Vibrant Anime Community Gathering in LA) July 3-6, 2025 All Day
2024 West Los Angeles Bon Odori Dance Practice at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple (WLA) 7:30 pm

Saturday, 5 July, 2025
2025 Las Vegas Bon Odori Dance Practice: Las Vegas Buddhist Sanga (Saturday) 10:00 am
2025 Senshin Buddhist Temple Obon Odori Festival Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Sento Shogon 1000 Oil Lamps, Taiko Entertainment..) Saturday Only 4:30 pm
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2025 Let's Go to Tanabata! Celebrate Tanabata also Known as Star Festival-A Cherished Tradition in Japan for Centuries (2 Days) 6:00 pm
2025 Annual Cortez Obon Summer Festival Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Taiko) Celebrating 100 years of Cortez Buddhist Church 7:00 pm

Sunday, 6 July, 2025
2025 Natsu Matsuri: Summer Festival (Minyo Dancing, Tanabata Tanzaku, Origami Workshop, Artists in the Garden) Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden All Day
2025 Noguchi Tour (One of the Twentieth Century’s Most Important & Critically Acclaimed Sculptors) All Day
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Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 Nishi Hongwanji Obon Festival (New Update: Sunday Only) Japantown: Bon Odori, Taiko, Bingo, Games, Japanese Food, Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 12:00 pm
2025 Annual Oxnard Buddhist Temple Summer Obon Odori Festival Event (Saturday Only) Bon Odori, Dance, Taiko, Martial Arts, Games, Bonsai. 1:00 pm

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 San Diego Bon Odori Festival (Bon Odori Dancing, Food, Refreshments..) Buddhist Temple of San Diego (Saturday) 4:30 pm

Saturday, 19 July, 2025
2025 Santa Barbara Summer Obon Festival (Live Taiko, Japanese Snacks, Karate, Japanese Crafts..) Santa Barbara Buddhist Church 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 5 August, 2025
2025 Hello Kitty® Night at Dodger Stadium (Fans Who Buy Special Ticket Package Will Get a Hello Kitty-Promotion Item) Use Dodger Link! 7:10 pm

Sunday, 27 July, 2025
2025: 94th San Francisco Bon Odori on Octavia Street (Started 1932, One of the Largest & Oldest Obon Festivals in US) San Francisco Buddhist Church 10:00 am

Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 Salt Lake City Obon Festival (Japanese Food, Live Taiko, Hawaiian & Traditional Dancing) (Sat only) 3:00 pm

Wednesday, 20 August, 2025
2025 Complimentary Green Tea Service, Japan House (Enjoy a Free Drink & Wi-Fi, Browse Books, & Take in Stunning Views of Los Angeles) 11:00 am

Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 Annual Sacramento Obon Odori Festival Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Japanese Food..) Sacramento Buddhist Church (Saturday) 5:00 pm

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 Japan Heritage Night at Angel Stadium: Los Angeles Angels vs White Sox (Saturday Night) Free Jersey with Ticket Link 7:07 pm
2025 San Luis Obispo Obon Festival (Bon Odori Dancing, Live Taiko, Beef & Chicken Teriyaki, Sushi, Sweet Shop..) Saturday (SLO) 12:00 pm

Saturday, 19 July, 2025
2025: 80th Seabrook Obon Festival Event, New Jersey (Japanese Food, Crafts, Bon Dance, Taiko, Origami, Crafts..) Seabrook Buddhist Temple (Sat) 4:00 pm

Thursday, 3 July, 2025
Anime Expo 2025 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (Cosplay Showcase: Industry Panel, Vibrant Anime Community Gathering in LA) July 3-6, 2025 All Day

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 Gardena Obon Festival & Bon Odori (Taiko, Bon Odori Dancing, Food..) Largest Japanese Obon Festival in Southbay, Gardena Buddhist Church 3:00 pm

Friday, 18 July, 2025
2025: 17th Sake and Food Tasting Event in the Park (Unlimited Food & Drink, Over 50 of Sake and Shochu, and 22 Food & Beverage Providers) (See Video) 7:00 pm

Saturday, 13 September, 2025
2025: 3rd Megabon: Local Food & Craft Vendors, Japanese Festival Games, Live Entertainment, Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Mega Sized Bon Dance (Video) 3:45 pm

Sunday, 13 July, 2025
2025: 76th Annual Monterey Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Entertainment, Ikebana Exhibits, Games, Crafts..) Sunday Only 12:00 pm

Wednesday, 6 August, 2025
2025 Toro Nagashi - An Ancient Tradition in Japan, Garden of the Phoenix (Toro Nagashi Refers to the Japanese River Lantern Festival Held in Summer) 7:00 pm

Sunday, 20 July, 2025
2025 OAA Annual Picnic: A Tradition Since 1930's (Performances, Games, Raffles, & the Only Okinawan Bon Dance in LA) Okinawa Association of America 11:00 am

Tuesday, 5 August, 2025
2025 Hello Kitty® Night at Dodger Stadium (Fans Who Buy Special Ticket Package Will Get a Hello Kitty-Promotion Item) Use Dodger Link! 7:10 pm

Saturday, 6 September, 2025
2025 Annual Japan Festival Houston (Japanese Performances, Dance, Martial Arts, Japanese Food, Ikebana, Tea Ceremony) Houston’s Hermann Park (2 Days) All Day

Saturday, 13 September, 2025
2025: 3rd Megabon: Local Food & Craft Vendors, Japanese Festival Games, Live Entertainment, Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Mega Sized Bon Dance (Video) 3:45 pm

Friday, 5 September, 2025
2025: 29th Japanese Fall Festival Event - Mizumoto Stroll Garden (Japanese Culture, Food, Performances, Live Taiko, Samurai Sword..) 3 Days All Day

Sunday, 6 July, 2025
2025 Tanabata Celebration (Tanabata Celebrates Reunion of the Cosmological Weaving Maiden & Herd Boy) Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden 2:00 pm

Saturday, 20 September, 2025
2025: 10th Oita Japan Festival (Celebrate the Culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival!) #OitaATX 12:00 pm

Friday, 26 September, 2025
2025 Boston Red Sox Japanese Celebration: Celebrating Japanese Heritage Culture & Contributions of the Japanese-American Community in New England 7:10 pm

Saturday, 27 September, 2025
2025: 20th Sake Day: The Home of Sake. The Ultimate Sake Celebration (The World’s Largest & Longest-Running Sake Tasting Event Outside of Japan) 4:00 pm

Saturday, 11 October, 2025
2025: 54rd Akimatsuri Fall Festival Event (Japanese Food & Drinks, Taiko, Performers, Games..) East San Gabriel Japanese Community Center 12:00 pm

Saturday, 20 September, 2025
2025: 9th San Diego Sake Festival: The Largest Sake Event in San Diego, Celebrate National Sake Day (Video) 2:00 pm

Sunday, 28 September, 2025
2025 Aki Matsuri: Japanese Fall Festival (Live Taiko, Ikebana, Performances, Mochi & Sweets..) at EXPO NM 10:00 am

Sunday, 6 July, 2025
2025 Celebrate Tanabata at Ashland Japanese Garden (Hang Colorful Papers-Wishes are Written & Placed onto Bamboo Branches) 10:00 am

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2025: 17th Kokoro Craft Show (Vendors: Fashion Apparel & Accessories, Origami, Ceramics, Gifts, Handmade Stationary, Bake Goods) Nishi Betsuin 10:00 am

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2025 The Joy of Sake Honolulu: Over 500 Labels From Japan & U.S. in a Walkaround Tasting + Traditional & Contemporary Appetizers 6:30 pm

Saturday, 30 August, 2025
2025 Annual Japanese Festival Event: Celebrating History, Culture & People of Japan (3 Days) (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Sumo, Origami..) Missouri Garden 9:00 am

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