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1) 2018 Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) This is the Largest Japanese Obon Festival in the South Bay Area
(Saturday, 10 August, 2019)
2) 2019 - 6th Annual Huntington Beach Central Park Cherry Blossom Festival (Music, Food, Dance, Crafts, Games, etc.) - Cherry Blossom Trees [VIDEO]
(Sunday, 17 March, 2019)
3) 2018 Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Annual Matsuri - JCI (Ondo Dancing, Japanese Food, Bingo, Plants, Games, Beer Garden)
(Saturday, 22 June, 2019)
4) 2018 Nisei Week Grand Parade on Sunday (4 pm) - Little Tokyo (One of the Largest & Most Exciting Events of the Year) Tips
(Sunday, 11 August, 2019)
5) 2019 Arizona Matsuri - The 35th Annual Festival of Japan (2 Days) Over 60 Vendors! Japanese Exhibits, Food, Arts & Crafts, Children's Activities..
(Saturday, 23 February, 2019)
6) 2018 Orange County Buddhist Church Annual Summer Obon Festival (2 Days) OCBC Obon (Taiko, Japanese Food, Children's Games, Dancing)
(Saturday, 13 July, 2019)
7) 2018 - 95th San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon & Bon Odori (2 Days, Diff Time) Japanese Cultural Exhibits, Food, Games, Performances..
(Saturday, 22 June, 2019)
8) 2018 Annual Matsuri of Faith Festival - Lot of Food, Taiko, Children's Games & Live Entertainment, Hula.. (Saturday)
(Saturday, 18 May, 2019)
9) 2018 - 69th Annual Satsuki Bazaar & Arts Festival (2 Days) - Live Cultural Performances, Japanese Food & Bakery Items
(Saturday, 18 May, 2019)
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