2025: 76th Japan Nite Summer Obon Festival by Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple (Obon Dancing, Japanese Food, Live Taiko..) Four Rivers CenterNEW

General Summary
The 76th Japan Nite Obon Festival celebrates Japanese culture and Buddhist tradition through food, dance, remembrance, and community. Rooted in a story of compassion and gratitude, the festival invites everyone to honor ancestors, enjoy taiko drumming, participate in Bon Odori dances, and embrace the joy of shared heritage.

Date & Time
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The facility opens at 3:00 PM

Location
Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 SW 5th Ave., Ontario, OR
Co-hosted with Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple, 286 SE 4th St., Ontario, OR

Schedule & Details
• 3:00 pm: Facility opens (Garden, Museum, Gift Shop, Harano Gallery)
• 3:00 pm: Dinner begins by Matsy’s (until sold out)
• 5:00 pm: Garden Walk & Talk with Mike Miller
• 6:00 pm: Sangha Taiko Performance (lobby)
• 7:00 pm: Bon Odori Dance (River Rooms)
  • Dances: Hanagasa Ondo, Goshu Ondo, Shamisen Slide, Bon Odori no Uta, Tanko Bushi
  • Final Dance: Coal Miner’s Dance (interactive)

Food Menu
• Large & Small Bento Boxes
• Happy Bowl (Chicken stir-fry)
• Somen (Cold noodles)
• Shishkabob, Pie, Drinks
• Beer Garden

Booths
• Raffle Tickets
• Ask a Minister
• Friends of Minidoka
• Harano Gallery Display

Prize Drawings (After Bon Odori)
• Tickets: $1 each
• 1st Prize: $300
• 2nd Prize: $200
• 3rd Prize: $100
• 4th Prize: $50
• 5th Prize: $50

Bon Odori Practice

Japan Nite Obon Festival Event Title
Annual Japan Nite Summer Obon Festival - Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple (Saturday) (Obon Dancing, Japanese Food, Live Taiko, etc.

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