The United Nations has inscribed a Taita traditional dance, Mwazindika, to safeguard it from extinction, recognising the ...

In winter, Japan’s northernmost main island Hokkaido is a place of snow-covered forests and white-crested volcanoes mirrored ...

“His name is Nuppeppo. Japanese monster,” the man sitting next to us said, grimacing and holding up his fingers like claws. He was wearing a headband that made it look like an axe was buried in his ...

MINAMI-AWAJI, Hyogo — A puppet theater company which performs traditional shows on Awaji Island is looking to social media and updating their performances to the modern day in a bid to win the ...

While stuck in traffic, Sabro Foster, a third-generation Japanese American, had an idea. In the middle of his commute from his Arrowbear Lake residence to Riverside for karate and taiko classes, ...

Seattle Matsuri Taiko performing during the 2025 Seattle Bon Odori in front of the Seattle Buddhist Temple in July 2025. Photo credit: Takuya Izumi. In July, Bon Odori was presented by the Seattle ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Nobuko Miyamoto leads the dance at the FandangObon and Mottainai “Eco” Fest, held at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center’s Noguchi ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Kingston Point Beach was bustling on Sunday afternoon as the Bon-Odori Dance Day for Peace returned for its 15th year, promising a day of song, dance, and fun, advocating for a more ...

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will host its annual Obon Weekend on August 16-17 in Delray Beach. Obon is a traditional Japanese festival and holiday observed to honor the spirits of one’s ...

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Kingston Point Beach will once again come alive with dance, music, remembrance, and activism as the city hosts the 15th Annual Bon-Odori Dance ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — On Sunday, July 20, the Spokane Buddhist Temple invites the entire community to gather for “A Dance for Joy,” a vibrant summer celebration of culture, memory, and togetherness. Set to ...

The Cleveland Obon Festival, a Japanese festival honoring the ancestors, is celebrating its 80 th annual event this year. That means it debuted immediately after World War II, a fraught time for ...