The Japan-inclined daughter of a Belgian diplomat, Amélie Nothomb has published several books about her upbringing in Asia, ...

Japan’s festivals “come in threes,” as this series shows. In this entry we introduce matsuri spanning Japan from north to south that feature brilliant lanterns shining against the nighttime sky.

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Bon Dance season with a blend of traditional Buddhist rituals and Hawaii food continues this summer. Beginning in early June and running through mid-August, temples across the island are opening their ...

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Info: (562) 754-8226, lbjcc.org JUNE 28-29 — San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival at San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, 12953 Branford St, Pacoima.

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Obon Yasumi Holiday During the festival, most people take a day off and gather at the graves of their ancestors or crowd up in their neighborhoods for traditional celebrations in the company of ...

Date: 12July–6 September, 2025 (all‑night dances Aug 13–16) Japan’s longest-running Bon dance festival dates to the 1600s and runs over 30 nights . Highlight: Four consecutive nights of all‑night ...