San Jose Obon Festival

A Tribute to Past Lives and Legacies

When
Sat Jul 13 (full schedule below)
Where
Buddhist Church San Jose Betsuin
Time
TBA
Tags
Dance, City Events
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Description

Japantown celebrates the 78th annual San Jose Obon festival, a time when generations of families and friends come together and enjoy a rich cultural experience in one of the three remaining Japantowns in the United States.

Partake in traditional dancing and indulge in Japanese culinary favorites like sushi, beef and chicken teriyaki, gyoza, udon, tempura, and festival favorites such as corn on the cob and strawberry shortcake.

Japantown's largest festival with two days of game booths, food booths, cultural exhibits and demonstrations, the Chidori Band, San Jose Taiko and over 1,200 dancers in full costume each evening. A San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin event.

Schedule

Buddhist Church San Jose Betsuin
640 N 5th St
San Jose, CA
Sat Jul 13 (TBA)
Sun Jul 14 (TBA)

More Info

Link
http://www.sjbetsuin.com
Call
408.293.9292 (Box Office)
Email
Contact Form (account required)

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Location

  1. Buddhist Church San Jose Betsuin
    640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA