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2014 San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Obon Festival - JapanTown (Different Times) (2 Days)NEW

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Date: Saturday, 12 July, 2014       Time: 11:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin / JapanTown (Obon)
640 N 5th St.
San Jose, CA 95112
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San Jose Obon Annual Summer Festival in Japantown. This family event is a cultural event of authentic ethnic food, entertainment and traditional Japanese folk dancing. If you enjoy sushi, udon, corn, beef & chicken teriyaki, etc.

San Jose Obon Festival Dates
July 12-13, 2014

San Jose Obon Festival Times
Sat: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sun: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

Food Booths: Open at 12:00 pm

Bon Odori Dancing
Sat: 7:30 pm Odori starts
Sun: 6:00 pm Odori starts

Location
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin / Jtown - 5th Street Japantown
Obon dancing (over 1200 dancers!), food booths, flowers, carnival games for young and old, temple tours and talks.

Obon Odori Practice
Obon Odori Practice dates starting in June
Dates: June 23, June 25, June 26, June 30, July 1 and July 2, 2014
Time from 7:30 to 8:45 pm in the Betsuin Gym

Festival Obon Schedule
Taiko Music
Obon Odri Line Dancing

Japanese Foods
Sushi
Udon
Teriyaki Chicken
Beef Teriyaki
Corn
Shave ice
Soda
Ima gawa yaki
Gyoza
Tempura
Strawberry Shortcake

Additioal Booths
Games
Crafts
Bingo
Plants

Transportation
Four short blocks from the Japantown Light Rail Station
Pedicab service available - Call 408.771.7723

Event Title
San Jose Betsuin Obon Festival - JapanTown (2 Days)

Event Location
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin / JapanTown, 640 N 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112

Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule
https://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/p/obon-and-practice.php

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