THE RAFU MARKET

Bon Odori on both days from 7 to 8:30 p.m., preceded by taiko performance at 6:30 p.m. This year’s food menu, which is available for...

In addition to Bon Odori, the festival will feature taiko drumming, hula dancing, a karate demonstration, a sanshin performance, a bonsai...

Dancers at last year’s Bon Odori. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) MONTEBELLO — Sozenji Buddhist Temple, 3020 W. Beverly Blvd. in Montebello,...

The following Obon celebrations will be held at temples in Northern and Central California during the weekend of July 20 and 21. Teriyaki...

Obon, or “Gathering of Joy,” is a time to express our gratitude to loved ones who have passed on before us. Obon dancing will be held on...

Charlie Chin and Philip Kan Gotanda SAN FRANCISCO — The Chinese American Historical Society of America Museum will present an afternoon...

Obon, observed in Japan in July and August (depending on the region), honors the memory of relatives and friends who have passed away....

Sashimi Deluxe from Sushi Gen Go Little Tokyo’s fourth annual Delicious Little Tokyo returns to Downtown Los Angeles’ favorite foodie...

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center (Photo by Kevin J. Miyazaki/Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation) POWELL, Wyo. — For the first time ever,...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) on June 25 reintroduced bicameral legislation to...

The weekend of July 13-14 will be a busy one for festival-goers in Northern and Central California. Entertainment/displays: O-Nami Taiko,...

Alta (Emily Kuroda) and Resten (Francis Jue) have a thing or two to tell dedicated linguist George (Jomar Tagatac) about love in Julia...

Zenshuji, 123 S. Hewitt St. (between First and Second streets) in Little Tokyo, will hold its 61st annual Obon Carnival will take place...

“Pokemon Ondo” at last year’s Bon Odori. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) LONG BEACH — Long Beach Buddhist Church, 2360 Santa Fe Ave. in Long...

Artist Gajin Fujita autographs a large print of his artwork now available as a Los Angeles Public Library card. From left are his wife...

The Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave. in Little Tokyo, will present “What Is a Concentration Camp?” on Thursday,...

Above and below: Scenes from last year’s Bon Odori. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) The Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will hold its annual...

SAN FRANCISCO — Tattooing will be demonstrated on Saturday, July 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. in San...

Front row, from left: GVJCI Scholarship Fund recipients Shannon Shinozaki, Justin Morimoto, Jasper Lem, Joshua Matsuda. Back row, from...