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San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Obon Odori in JapanTown (2 Days) (Times different each day)NEW

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Date: Sunday, 11 July, 2010       Time: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin / JapanTown (Obon)
640 N 5th St.
San Jose, CA 95112
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Map of San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin / JapanTown (Obon), 640 N 5th St.

Annual Summer Obon Festival in Japantown. This family event is a cultural event of authentic ethnic food, entertainment and displays. If you enjoy sushi, udon, teriyaki, snowcones, fresh corn, green tea cupcakes, or if you're a little adventurous, we even have grilled octopus. There are plants, flowers, and fresh produce for sale and a white elephant booth.

Obon Festival Dates
July 10 & 11

Obon Festival Times
Sat: 12 am - 10 pm
Sun: 12 am - 8 pm

Bon Odori Dancing
Sat: 7:45 pm Odori starts
Sun: 6 pm Odori starts

Location
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin / Jtown
Obon dancing (over 800 dancers!), food booths, flowers, carnival games for young and old, temple tours and talks.

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule (Check Web Site)
http://www.sjbetsuin.com/Events/HomePage

Obon Odori Practice
Obon Odori Practice dates starting in June
Time from7:30 to 8:45 pm in the Betsuin Gym

Festival Obon Schedule Times
Taiko Music
Obon Odri Line Dancing

Japanese Foods
Sushi
Udon
Teriyaki Chicken
Beef Teriyaki
Curry Rice
Rides
Games
Crafts
Corn
Dry Goods
Plants
Dango
Shave ice
Soda
Bingo
Martial Arts Demonstration
Kendo

Event Title
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Obon Odori in JapanTown

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

Web Sites - Add This Obon Link to Your Web Page
http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/japanese-city-events-locations-summer-obon-odori-taiko-line-dancing-dango-drums-games-food.php

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