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2023 Japanese Heritage Night Event - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Angels at Dodger Stadium - Freeway Series (Use Dodger Link)
Anime Expo 2023 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (July 1-4, 2023)
Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Rooms - Two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms-On View at The Broad
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2023 The Samurai Collection - 25 Year Collection Focused on Japanese Samurai Armor - Largest Collection Outside of Japan-Anne & Gabriel Barbier-Muller
A Beautiful Japanese Rock Garden in Traditional Japanese Style, USC Campus (Video) Landscape Composed Arrangements of Rocks (Aid for Meditating)
2023 Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival Event, Maui Hawaii - Bon Odori Dance, Food, Games, Crafts.. (Friday & Saturday)
2023 - 75th Annual Japan Nite Summer Obon Festival - Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple (Saturday) (Obon Dancing, Japanese Food, Live Taiko, Etc.)
2023 - Annual Seattle Buddhist Temple Summer Obon - Japanese Foods, Beer Garden, Games, Live Entertainment.. (2 Days) (Different Times)
2023 - 18th Annual Japanese Classic Car Show Event-America's 1st & Original Large Scale Japanese Show Dedicated to Old School Cars, Marina Green Park
2023 Los Angeles Angels Event: Shohei Ohtani Giveaway (Plus Other Season Giveaways for  Shohei Ohtani)
2023 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival Event & Bon Odori (Sunday Only) Live Taiko & Bon Odori Dancing - Largest Japanese Obon Festival in Southbay
2023 San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival Event (Japanese Food, Taiko, Cultural Exhibits, Games, Performances) SFVHBT (2 Days)

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2023 Map of Historic San Jose Japantown, California

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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.