Here’s a semi-complete list of the remaining obons on the Westcoast which are during July and August:
I should have posted this earlier, but better late than never.
– SF, Saturday, July 23rd – link for
– Pasadena, Sat/Sun, July 23rd/24th
– Alameda, Sat, July 23rd
– Berkeley, Sat/Sun, July 23rd/24th
– Vista, Sat/Sun, July 23rd/24th
– Parlier, Sat, July 23rd
– Denver, Sat, July 30th
– WLA, Sat/Sun, July 30/31st
– Las Vegas, Sat, August 6th
– San Diego, Sat, August 6th
– Palo Alto, Sat/Sun, August 6/7th
– Stockton, Sat/Sun, August 6/7th
– Gardena, Sat/Sun, August 13th/14th
– Little Tokyo, LA, Sun, August 21st
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Picture is from the Venice obon.
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They all vary, but aside from the bon odori (dancing), you’ll also typically find taiko, food, drinks, martial arts demonstrations, bingo (yes bingo!), games, etc.
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