Yosakoi, a high-energy Japanese dance known for its colorful costumes, powerful choreography, and the rhythmic click of ...

OTARU, Hokkaido >> A highlight of the Otaru Ushio Festival, a summer staple in the Hokkaido city of Otaru, commenced July 29 with about 5,000 people from 76 groups dancing in formation in the city ...

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan — This American base outside Tokyo recently welcomed more than 15,000 visitors for its 64th annual Bon Odori festival, a celebration of Japanese tradition with a few ...

Portland Japanese Garden will bring a centuries-old Japanese tradition to life this weekend with its annual Bon-Odori Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23. A highlight of summer festivals in Japan, ...

A long running celebration of Japanese culture returns to Little Tokyo with the 82nd Nisei Week Japanese Festival. The free festival will take place over the course of two weekends, Aug. 10-11 and Aug ...

The Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival will return to Santa Rosa this weekend, bringing taiko drumming, martial arts, folk dance ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose's Obon Festival is the largest of its kind in the U.S. The festival honors loved ones who have passed away, but that's only part of what makes it so special. "The ...