1) Annual 'Japanese Festivals' are held the same time each year and celebrate a seasonal
or historical Japanese events.
2) 'Obon Festivals' happen during summer over several months and honor those who have
passed away. (June - August)
An important element of Japanese festivals are community involvement and
fundraising opportunity for the organizations . Show your support by attending.
Japanese Summer Obon Festivals occur between June to August.
Obon or just Bon is the most important religious holiday in Japan.
A Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors
and returning to one's family roots.
Japanese-City.com is the most comprehensive hub for Japanese cultural events and traditions in the United States. Since our founding, we’ve built the largest centralized event calendar dedicated to Japanese festivals, Obon practices, food fairs, martial arts exhibitions, and more.
We proudly support temples, taiko groups, dance clubs, local nonprofits, and cultural centers by making their events accessible to everyone—from lifelong practitioners to first-time visitors.
We do this because we believe in the power of culture to bring people together, preserve identity, and strengthen community.
Whether you’re looking for a place to dance, a historic site to explore, or a summer matsuri to attend with your family, we’re here to guide you.
Our Mission
Japanese-City.com exists to connect people with the beauty, depth, and living traditions of Japanese culture in the United States.
We help individuals discover and participate in authentic cultural experiences—festivals, dance practices, teahouses, Obon, traditional food, historic landmarks, and community heroes—by making everything easier to find, experience, and understand.
Every day, we work to preserve and promote Japanese traditions by helping communities stay visible, supported, and celebrated.
