Free admission! San Jose's Obon Festival features 'Bon Odori' folk dancing, live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games, and delicious food. Beautiful lit lanterns decorate 5th Street for the evening dancing, which brings over 800 participants and hundreds of spectators.
Music performances feature the Chidori Band and taiko by UC Irvine and San Jose Taiko. Free dance practice! Visit the festival website for information on the dance practice schedule for kids, adults and all ages in-between.
It is a bright, charming event in the heart of San Jose's Japantown for families and people of all ages.