Obon Odori Practice
2026-07-01 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Buddhist Church Annex, 632 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
2026 Obon Odori Practices
This year’s Obon is fast approaching! In anticipation of the festival, we’ll have five Obon dance practices this year.

Monday, June 22
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
Monday, June 29
Wednesday, July 1

Practices will run from 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. at the gym in the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex (632 North 5th St, San Jose)
The music for the dances range from Japanese folk songs (ex. Tanko Bushi) to Japanese popular tunes (ex. Sukiyaki and Pokemon Ondo) to ones created by Japanese Americans (Ei Jai Nai Ka). Every is welcomed to attend! No previous experience necessary.
This year’s Obon Festival is scheduled for July 11th and 12th.

2026 San Jose Obon Festival
2026-07-11 12:00 - 21:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
2026 San Jose Obon Festival & Bazaar

2026 San Jose Obon Festival
2026-07-12 12:00 - 19:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
2026 San Jose Obon Festival & Bazaar

Annual Obon Festival

All Scout Cemetery Cleanup at Oak Hill Cemetery
2026-07-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Oak Hill Cemetery, 300 Curtner Ave,, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
All Scouting organizations affiliated with the San Jose Betsuin will be doing cemetery cleanup at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Obon Service
2026-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Obon Service
Guest speaker: Rev. Michael Endo

Hatsubon Service
2026-07-19 17:00 - 18:30 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Hatsubon Service for families that have lost their relatives in the past year.
This is not a public service due to the large number of people that are expected.

Church Cleanup
2026-07-20 18:30 - 2026-07-23 21:00 | San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Church Cleanup of the Church facilities & grounds
