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The Obon festival in San Jose’s Japantown is Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, 2010 (in the area area near the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 North 5th Street, San Jose between Jackson and Taylor Streets).

See http://www.sjbetsuin.com/ . Besides the Obon Odori (Folk Dancing), expect traditional Japanese music, food and game booths, and other Japanese festival activities.

This post was submitted by EdOfNoName.

The San Jose Obon festival is Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2009 in San Jose’s Japantown (the area area near the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 North 5th Street, San Jose between Jackson and Taylor Streets).

http://www.sjbetsuin.com/ only has last year’s schedule at the moment, but should have a full schedule for this year soon. Besides the Obon Odori (Folk Dancing), expect Taiko and other traditional Japanese music, food booths and other Japanese festival activities.

This post was submitted by EdOfNoName.

Location: 8 blocks surrounding the heart of San Jose Japantown — 5th Street and Jackson Street
Website: http://www.spiritofjapantownfestival.com

Everyone, young and old, is invited to a free performance of the well known Sailor Moon performance group “Animemyu” at the Spirit of Japantown celebration in San Jose. Animemyu welcomes cosplayers and anime fans to sing along to anime and J-pop songs!!

Let’s have fun!
This event is free!

Location: Kid’s Zone Stage – North 5th Street Between Taylor and Jackson Street
For more information visit: www.spiritofjapantownfestival.com

See you there!!

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Location: 8 blocks surrounding the heart of San Jose Japantown — 5th Street and Jackson Street

There will be live music, martial arts demonstrations, ikebana/bonsai exhibits, cosplay, and anime showings! Here’s a sample of what’s on the schedule:

10:30 – 11:00 Sailor Moon Show by Animemyu’s Mari & the Scouts @Kid’s Zone Stage – North 5th Street Between Taylor and Jackson Street
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Over 100 years old and one of the last three remaining authentic historic Japantowns in the United States.

For more information visit: www.japantownsanjose.org