2013 San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Obon Festival - JapanTown (2 Days)NEW

San Jose Obon Annual Summer 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.

San Jose Obon Festival Dates
July 14-15, 2012

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

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

Obon Odori Practice
Obon Odori Practice dates starting in June - See Practice Schedule
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
Curry Rice
Rides
Games
Crafts
Corn
Dry Goods
Plants
Dango
Shave ice
Soda
Bingo
Martial Arts Demonstration
Kendo

Event Title
2013 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
http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/p/obon-and-practice.php

[Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change]