From right: NJ Nakamura, Asako Tomita and Carol Mochinaga, members of San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, enjoy Bon dancing at the 2022 festival, which brought people together after two years off due to the pandemic.
San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will hold its 2026 Obon Festival on Saturday, June 27, fom 4:30 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 28, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, 12953 Branford St., Pacoima.
The schedule of events is as follows:
Saturday, June 27
5 p.m.: San Fernando Valley Taiko
5:15 p.m.: Ohana Pu’uwai Nani
5:30 p.m.: San Fernando Valley Okinawan Club
5:45 p.m.: Meiji Ondo
7 p.m.: Bon Odori
Sunday, June 28
4:45 p.m.: Country Western
5 p.m.: Ukulele Club
5:15 p.m.: Rei no Mai (dance)
5:30 p.m.: L.A.’s 33 Strings (koto)
6:30 p.m.: Bon Odori
The festival will also feature bonsai and Japanese doll-making exhibits, a flea market, community booths, bingo, family-friendly games, a raffle drawing, and a variety of food and drinks.
For more information, call (818) 899-4030 or visit www.sfvhbt.org.