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.
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-G. Uyeshima
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Thank you so much for helping us to publicize the Spirit of Japantown Festival. You are great in developing this website for all the Japanese Events.
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Thank you for listing East West Players Creative Play class! I look forward to using the site on a regular basis to stay in touch with community events! -Marilyn Tokuda, Eastwestplayers.org, Arts Education Director
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Thank you so much for placing our info on the website! It looks great! -Alison Kochiyama, Japanese Cultural Institute, Executive Director
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Los Angeles and other surrounding areas. Again, many thanks.... -Marge
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Thanks for sending this schedule to me - I really enjoy receiving and seeing what's happening. -Cathy
Your website provides a great service to the Japanese community - Thank you. -Scott Iwamoto
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Thank you for posting our Bon Odori Practice Schedule. Your website is so handy! -Christine
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