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2025 Complimentary Green Tea Service, Japan House (Enjoy a Free Drink & Wi-Fi, Browse Books, & Take in Stunning Views of Los Angeles)

Anime Expo 2025 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (Cosplay Showcase: Industry Panel, Vibrant Anime Community Gathering in LA) July 3-6, 2025

2025 Gardena Obon Festival & Bon Odori (Taiko, Bon Odori Dancing, Food..) Largest Japanese Obon Festival in Southbay, Gardena Buddhist Church

A Beautiful Japanese Rock Garden in Traditional Japanese Style, USC Campus (Video) Landscape Composed Arrangements of Rocks (Aid for Meditating)

2025 Celebrating Noguchi Garden’s: A Hidden Oasis Among High Rise Buildings Using Natures Elements: Rock, Water, Tree.. Free

2025 Japan Heritage Night at Angel Stadium: Los Angeles Angels vs White Sox (Saturday Night) Free Jersey with Ticket Link

The Hanami Line at Robert T. Matsui Park: Sacramento’s First Cherry Blossom Park (Opens in 2024)

2025: 93rd Seattle Summer Obon Festival Event (Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Beer Garden, Games, Live Entertainment..) Seattle Buddhist Temple (2 Days)

2025: 29th Annual ALL TOYOTAFEST Event - Biggest Toyota Family Reunion Car Show in Long Beach, Over 500 1960’s to 2023 Toyota & Lexus!

2025 Portland Bon-Odori Summer Festival (Live #Taiko, #BonOdori - Come Learn the Dances) Portland Japanese Garden

2025 West Los Angeles Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Games..) WLA Buddhist Temple Obon (2 Days) Sawtelle, Japantown

2025 Nishi Hongwanji Obon Festival, Los Angeles, Japantown: Bon Odori, Taiko, Bingo, Games, Japanese Food.. (2 Days) Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

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2025 Nisei Week: Taiko Gathering Event, JACCC Plaza (Showcasing Japanese Drum (Taiko) Groups from Southern California)

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Sunday, 19 October, 2025

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Animation Is Film Festival 2025: Showcasing the World’s Best Animated Films and Shorts from Japan & Around the Globe (3 Days) TCL Chinese (See Video)NEW
Animation Is Film: What It Is & Why It Matters

TCL Chinese Theatre (Graumans Chinese Theater)
Hollywood, CA

All Events June

141

Festivals All Types

109

Popular Top Viewed

28

New Today

31

'OShogatsu' New Years
3

Obon Festival
87

Obon Practices
May-Aug

76

Nisei Week

12

Little Tokyo
32

Sakura
3

Tanabata
Jul-Aug

4

Toro Nagashi

8

Sake
4

Hiroshima
1

Fred Korematsu Jan-Feb
6

Hello Kitty

1

O-Tsukimi

3

Yayoi Kusuma

1

Friday, 31 October, 2025

5:00 pm
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Kids - LAFDNEW
Halloween Safety Tips from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Take a minute to read these tips before buying your...

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Los Angeles, CA

Monday, 3 November, 2025

All Day
Japanese Tea Garden inside San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park (Visit a Traditional Japanese Tea House with Selection of Tea & Small Japanese Snacks)NEW
The San Francisco Japanese Garden, also known as the Japanese Tea Garden, is a serene and picturesque garden located within Golde...

Japanese Tea Garden - San Francisco (Inside Golden Gate Park)
San Francisco, CA

Friday, 7 November, 2025

All Day
Bath, Maine - Memorial Garden (Honoring Japanese Rescuers of Tsugaru in 1889 with Torii Gate & Memorial Garden)NEW
Bath, Maine, has built a Japanese torii gate and memorial garden to honor the citizens of Tsugaru who rescued the crew of t...

Bath Maine Memorial Garden (Honors Japanese Rescuers with Torii Gate & Memorial Garden)
Bath, ME

Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

All Day
2025: 226-Year-Old Japanese Temple Bell Rings Peace in the Heart of Washington, US National ArboretumNEW
This ancient bronze wonder embarked on a remarkable journey in 2024, traveling from its unknown Japane...

226-Year-Old Japanese Temple Bell, U.S. National Arboretum
Washington, DC

Saturday, 15 November, 2025

All Day
2025 #Fathom 8th Annual Studio Ghibli Fest: Experience the Wonder of Beloved, Groundbreaking Animated Films (Schedule) [Video] #StudioGhibli #TotoroNEW
Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Event (See These Movies on the Big Screen in Theaters). Fathom Events brings Studio Ghibli Eve...

Fathom Events
Woodland Hills, CA

All Events June

141

Festivals All Types

109

Popular Top Viewed

28

New Today

31

'OShogatsu' New Years
3

Obon Festival
87

Obon Practices
May-Aug

76

Nisei Week

12

Little Tokyo
32

Sakura
3

Tanabata
Jul-Aug

4

Toro Nagashi

8

Sake
4

Hiroshima
1

Fred Korematsu Jan-Feb
6

Hello Kitty

1

O-Tsukimi

3

Yayoi Kusuma

1

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Saturday, 21 June, 2025
2025 Long Beach Bon Odori Practice - Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center Japanese Festival (LBJCC) (Wed/Sat) Everybody is Welcome to Dance! All Day
2025 Vacationland Carnival & Bazaar by Buddhist Temple of Alameda (Japanese Food, Bingo, Games, Raffle, Games..) All Day
2025 Hello Kitty Truck West, Marketplace at Factoria Event, Bellevue, WA (Pick-Up Super-Cute Treats & Merch, While Supplies Last!) #HelloKitty 10:00 am
2025: 51st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Event, Sakura Square - A Celebration of Japanese-American Culture: Japanese Foods, Taiko, Dancing (2 days) 11:00 am
2025 Annual Venice Japanese Community Center Summer Natsu Matsuri Festival (Ondo Dancing, Japanese Food, Taiko, Games, Martial Arts..) VJCC (2 Days) 12:00 pm
2025 San Mateo Buddhist Temple Annual Bazaar Event (Traditional Japanese Foods, Live Taiko Performances, Crafts, Games..) (2 Days, Diff Hours) 12:00 pm
2025: 69th Annual Valley Japanese Community Center OBON Festival: Japanese Food, Dango, Games, Judo, Tea Ceremony (2 Days) 4:00 pm

Sunday, 22 June, 2025
2025 #Fathom 8th Annual Studio Ghibli Fest: Experience the Wonder of Beloved, Groundbreaking Animated Films (Schedule) [Video] #StudioGhibli #Totoro All Day
2025 Nishi Hongwanji Bon Odori Dance Practice - Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 11:30 am
2025 When is LA Dodger Superstar Shohei Ohtani Pitching Next? One of MLB’s Most Electrifying Players! #Shohei #ShoheiOhtani 1:10 pm

Monday, 23 June, 2025
2025 Bon Odori Dance Practice - Buddhist Church of San Francisco (M/W/F) - 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
2025 San Jose Bon Odori Dance Practice - Buddhist Church Betsuin (Free Fun Event) 7:30 pm

Tuesday, 24 June, 2025
2024 San Fernando Valley Bon Odori Practice, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Tu/Th) 6:30 pm
2024 West Los Angeles Bon Odori Dance Practice at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple (WLA) 7:30 pm
2025 Bon Odori Dance Practice - Oxnard Buddhist Temple (Tue & Thu) 7:30 pm

Wednesday, 25 June, 2025
2025 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Bon Odori Dance Practice at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (VHBT) 7:00 pm

Saturday, 28 June, 2025
2025: 29th Annual ALL TOYOTAFEST Event - Biggest Toyota Family Reunion Car Show in Long Beach, Over 500 1960’s to 2023 Toyota & Lexus! 9:00 am
2025 GVJCI Gardena Matsuri Fundraiser Annual Matsuri Festival Event (Japanese Food, Kid Games, Bingo, Beer Garden..) Gardena Valley Cultural Institute 10:00 am
2025 Las Vegas Bon Odori Dance Practice: Las Vegas Buddhist Sanga (Saturday) 10:00 am
2025 Lodi Food Bazaar & Collectibles Sale (A One-Day Cultural Celebration of Japanese Food, Traditions & Community) Lodi Buddhist Church 12:00 pm
2025 Ryukyuan/Okinawan Dance | Kansen nu Michi Tirashi: Lighting the Path for Future Generations 2:00 pm
2025 Annual Japanese Festival at Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center (Ondo Dancing, Japanese Food: Teriyaki, Udon, Chili Rice, Shave Ice..) LBJCC 3:00 pm

Wednesday, 20 August, 2025
2025 Complimentary Green Tea Service, Japan House (Enjoy a Free Drink & Wi-Fi, Browse Books, & Take in Stunning Views of Los Angeles) 11:00 am

Saturday, 28 June, 2025
2025: 29th Annual ALL TOYOTAFEST Event - Biggest Toyota Family Reunion Car Show in Long Beach, Over 500 1960’s to 2023 Toyota & Lexus! 9:00 am

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 Japan Heritage Night at Angel Stadium: Los Angeles Angels vs White Sox (Saturday Night) Free Jersey with Ticket Link 7:07 pm

Sunday, 27 July, 2025
2025: 94th San Francisco Bon Odori on Octavia Street (Started 1932, One of the Largest & Oldest Obon Festivals in US) San Francisco Buddhist Church 10:00 am

Saturday, 28 June, 2025
2025 West Covina Obon Festival - East San Gabriel Valley: Bon Odori Dancing, Taiko, Japanese Food, Martial Arts, Games.. (Sat) West Covina Buddhist 3:00 pm

Saturday, 19 July, 2025
2025: 80th Seabrook Obon Festival Event, New Jersey (Japanese Food, Crafts, Bon Dance, Taiko, Origami, Crafts..) Seabrook Buddhist Temple (Sat) 4:00 pm

Saturday, 16 August, 2025
2025 JASCO's JapanFestOH! (Previously Called: JASCO Annual Summer Japan Fest): Bon Dancing, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Riverside Crossing Park, Dublin 4:00 pm

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 Gardena Obon Festival & Bon Odori (Taiko, Bon Odori Dancing, Food..) Largest Japanese Obon Festival in Southbay, Gardena Buddhist Church 3:00 pm

Thursday, 3 July, 2025
Anime Expo 2025 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (Cosplay Showcase: Industry Panel, Vibrant Anime Community Gathering in LA) July 3-6, 2025 All Day

Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 Japan Fair (Celebrates Japanese Art & Culture: Exhibits, Music, Dance..) 20 Performances, 10 Workshops, 20k+ Visitors, 100 Organizations (2 Days) 10:00 am
2025 Oxnard Summer Obon Odori Festival - Oxnard Buddhist Temple 1:00 pm

Saturday, 26 July, 2025
2025 West Los Angeles Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Games..) WLA Buddhist Temple Obon (2 Days) Sawtelle, Japantown All Day

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 Annual Tacoma Obon & Bon Odori Festival Event (Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Beer Garden..) Tacoma Buddhist Temple (Saturday) 4:00 pm

Saturday, 23 August, 2025
2025 Portland Bon-Odori Summer Festival (Live #Taiko, #BonOdori - Come Learn the Dances) Portland Japanese Garden 1:00 pm

Sunday, 13 July, 2025
2025: 76th Annual Monterey Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Entertainment, Ikebana Exhibits, Games, Crafts..) Sunday Only 12:00 pm

Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 Annual Sacramento Obon Odori Festival Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Japanese Food..) Sacramento Buddhist Church (Saturday) 5:00 pm

Sunday, 22 June, 2025
2025 When is LA Dodger Superstar Shohei Ohtani Pitching Next? One of MLB’s Most Electrifying Players! #Shohei #ShoheiOhtani 1:10 pm

Sunday, 17 August, 2025
2025: 4th Annual Humboldt Obon Festival: A Traditional Japanese Festival To Honor Those Who Came Before Us (Food, Music, Dancing, Crafts..) 3:00 pm

Saturday, 19 July, 2025
2025 Florin Obon Festival (Live Taiko, Food, Entertainment & Bon Odori Dancing) Buddhist Church of Florin (Sat) 3:00 pm

Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 Ekoji Summer Obon Festival Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Food, Live Taiko, Vendors, Games..) Ekoji Buddhist (Saturday) 5:00 pm
2025 Berkeley Buddhist Temple Bon Odori (Bon Odori Dance, Hot Dogs..) Berkeley Buddhist Temple (Saturday) 6:30 pm

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 San Luis Obispo Obon Festival (Bon Odori Dancing, Live Taiko, Beef & Chicken Teriyaki, Sushi, Sweet Shop..) Saturday (SLO) 12:00 pm

Saturday, 21 June, 2025
2025 Vacationland Carnival & Bazaar by Buddhist Temple of Alameda (Japanese Food, Bingo, Games, Raffle, Games..) All Day

Saturday, 19 July, 2025
2025 Alameda Annual Summer Obon Festival (Taiko, Bon Odori Dancing, Food, etc.) Buddhist Temple of Alameda (Saturday) 4:00 pm

Sunday, 21 June, 2026
2025 Happy Father's Day: Top Tips to Surprise Dad on Father's Day and Tips to Be an Inspiring Dad All Day

Sunday, 27 July, 2025
2025 Salinas Obon Festival (Bon Dance, Japanese Food, Games, Taiko, Tea Ceremony, Martial Arts..) Buddhist Temple of Salinas (Sunday) 12:00 pm

Monday, 23 June, 2025
2025 San Jose Bon Odori Dance Practice - Buddhist Church Betsuin (Free Fun Event) 7:30 pm

Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 San Jose Buddhist Obon Bazaar Festival (Live Taiko, Authentic Japanese Food, Entertainment & Bon Odori Dancing) (2 Days) San Jose Buddhist Church 12:00 pm

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 Stockton Obon Odori & Festival: A Taste of Obon at Buddhist Church of Stockton Obon (Food & Entertainment, Obon Odori Dancing, Raffle..) Saturday 11:00 am

Sunday, 20 July, 2025
2025 Watsonville Summer Obon Festival Event (Japanese Food, Farmers Market, Japanese Performances, Taiko, Koto..) Sunday 12:00 pm

Saturday, 28 June, 2025
2025 Lodi Food Bazaar & Collectibles Sale (A One-Day Cultural Celebration of Japanese Food, Traditions & Community) Lodi Buddhist Church 12:00 pm

Saturday, 12 July, 2025
2025 Midwest Bon Odori Festival Event: Celebrate Bon Odori and Honor Ancestors at Midwest Buddhist Temple (Saturday) 8:00 pm

Saturday, 16 August, 2025
2025 Obon Weekend at Morikami (Stroll the Gardens, Fill Out Tanzaku Slips, Launch a Lantern, Memory of Lost Loved Ones, Live Taiko..) 2 Days All Day

Saturday, 2 August, 2025
2025 Obon Fest Festival, Oregon Buddhist Temple (Live Entertainment, Japanese Food, Live Taiko, Bon Odori Dance, Lanterns..) Saturday 2:00 pm

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