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Fri, Dec 16 2011

Chizuko Kakiuchi, Devoted Dharma School Teacher, Dies at 70

Chizuko Kakiuchi, Devoted Dharma School Teacher, Dies at 70

Also tagged: Bay District Dharma School Teachers League, Bay District Family Conference, Buddhist Church of San Francisco, Buddhist Churches of America, Carl Yanari, Chizuko Kakiuchi, City College of San Francisco, Dharma School Teachers League Federation, Grace Fujimoto, Gregg Nishimura, Hideo Kakiuchi, Hiroko Nishimura, Kazuo Kikuchi, Kimochi Home, Kimochi Lounge, Kimochi Odori, Mishibana Kai, Nanayo Silver, Nihon Minyo Buyo Renmei, San Francisco Department of Social Services, Shimaoka-kai, tule lake, Yoshiko Fujimoto, Yuba City High school

Chizuko Kakiuchi (back row, center) at a performance by Mishibana Kai. In front of her is longtime dance instructor and friend Yoshiko Fujimoto. By JUN STINSON SAN FRANCISCO — Chizuko Kakiuchi dedicated...

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Wed, Jul 27 2011

Higashi Honganji Obon Festival Slated for July 30-31

Higashi Honganji Obon Festival Slated for July 30-31

Also tagged: Bombu Taiko, Fujima Kansei, Fujinkai, Hatsubon, hereandnow, HIGASHI HONGANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE, Kitsune Taiko, little tokyo, Lumbini School, Mato-e, Obon Festival, taikoproject

Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple’s 52nd annual Obon Festival will be held on the weekend of July 30 and 31 from 12 to 9 p.m. This celebration in honor of ancestors is one of the highlights of the Little...

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Tue, Jul 12 2011

Lighting of the Lamps at Senshin

Lighting of the Lamps at Senshin

Also tagged: Atomic Nancy, Carla Vega, Curry & Fukujin Zuke Dog, Curt Kawabata, Edna Horiuchi, Great Leap Eco Band, Hatsubon, Joan Aoki, Johnny Mori, Ken Okuda, Kim Chee Dog, kinnara taiko, Leo Sugano, Mottainai, Mountain View Buddhist Temple, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO, otoki, Princess Mori, Rev. Kakuryu Kodani, Sean Miura, Senshin Buddhist Temple, Sento Shogon, Sharon Mori, Yakisoba Dog

Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles held its annual Bon Odori on July 2 with hundreds of temple members and visitors taking part. The dancing began after a Hatsubon service conducted by Rev. Kakuryu...

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Thu, Jul 29 2010

Fabulous at 50

Also tagged: African American, Asian, Buddhist, hapa, henry yasuda, higashi honganji, Hispanic, issei, japanese american, kachi-kachi, kimonos, los angeles, Mardi Gras, nikkei, nisei, Obon Festival, odori, rinban noriaki ito, taiko, teriyaki, White, yagura, yukata

People of all ages, many dressed in traditional Japanese garb, participate in the Bon-Odori at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo during its 50th Anniversary on Saturday. (photos by JORDAN...

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