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2024 Pasadena Bon Odori Dance Practice Event at Pasadena Buddhist Temple (Everyone Invited to Learn)
2024 Pasadena Buddhist Church Summer Obon Festival Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Live Taiko, Japanese Food..)
2024 Annual JapanFest Festival Event- Experience Japan (Japanese Food & Beer Garden, Live Taiko, Music Performance, Dance, Games..) 2 Days
2024 Southern Alameda Bon Odori Practice - Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church
2024 Annual Obon Festival Dance Night - Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church (Saturday)
2024 Annual Diablo Japanese Summer Festival Event - Bon Odori (Japanese Food Booths, Taiko, Exhibits, Martial Arts, Ikebana, Games..) 2 Days
2024 Spring Food Bazaar at Oregon Buddhist Temple (Japanese Food: Curry Rice, Mar Far Chicken, Inari Sushi..)
2024 Pictures of Belonging: A Celebration of Japanese American Experiences (Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo)
2024 Sumo + Sushi in New York (3 Days of Shows)
2024 Annual EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Event: Delicious Japan & Hawaiian Booth Menus (Disney World)
2024 Celebrate Japanese Heritage Day with Nichi Bei Day with the Oakland A's (3 Days)
2024 Arizona Buddhist Temple Obon Odori PRACTICE Schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri)
2024 Arizona Buddhist Temple Summer Obon Festival Event & Odori Dancing, Live Taiko (Obon Festival a Gathering of Job) Saturday

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2024 Map of Historic San Jose Japantown, California

Things To See & Do in San Jose Japantown


San Jose is one of the oldest Japantowns in the United States.


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About San Jose Japantown

How Old is San Jose Japantown?

Japantown San Jose has been alive for more than 126 years now.

Where is San Jose Japantown Located?

San Jose Japantown town is located north of Downtown, and it is of the most prominent Japanese landmarks in the US. The development of the town is associated with what was then Chinatown that was developed by John Heinlen, but which faded away due to the great depression.

Where is San Jose Japantown Located?

San Jose Japantown town is located north of Downtown, and it is of the most prominent Japanese landmarks in the US.

Where Can I Find the History of San Jose Japantown?

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose holds the history of the Japanese in this area.

What is the Largest Japanese Festival in San Jose Japantown?

The San Jose Buddhist Church Obon Festival is the largest Japanese festival event in San Jose Japantown.

When Did the First Japanese Immigrants Come to San Jose?

The first generation Japanese (Issei) came to Santa Clara Valley because of the large farming work around 1890.

Where Do I Park in San Jose Japantown?

On Jackson Street there is metered parking. If you park off the main street you have 2 hour parking.

Where Can You Get Fresh Manju in San Jose Japantown?

Shuei-Do Manju Shop. They bake fresh Manju daily and everything is made by hand, the old fashioned way.