

This is coincidentally the temple in my hometown. It is now an annual summer event at (Jodoshinshu 浄土真宗) Buddhist temples all across the states. The dancing in yukatas and playing of the taiko 太鼓 (drum) is always very popular for both young & old, Japanese-American & non-Japanese-American and Buddhists & non-Buddhists alike. There are also many food stalls selling chicken teriyaki, kushiyaki, corn on the cob, curry rice, udon, tempura, hamburgers, sodas & beer. Kids can enjoy playing many games and there's BINGO, a raffle and even gambling games for adults. Obon time was always one of the highlights of my summer as a kid. In high school, me and my buddies from the Stockton Buddhist Temple would pile into a car or maybe even two and make the road-trips to all the area Obon festivals (Mountain View, San Jose, Palo Alto, Sacramento, etc.). Us Stockton guys were kind of the "cool" guys (LOL) and sometimes trouble would follow us. But basically, we had friends in each city and just enjoyed seeing them, especially the girls, haha!


Pictures below are of my 3 nieces and 1 nephew, Stockton Obon 2009.




7 comments:
Kristina is taking odori lessons from a private teacher. She is 8 years old and has been taking lessons for a year and performs for special occasions like the Buddhist Church Bazaar Program.
Her younger sister, Kimi, who is 5 years old has also started taking lessons.
I think, Obon is one of the most favorite festival in Japan. So , I think Other people expect Japanese doesn't know.
But , I read this blog , my idea is mistake.
Conrad's wife is very beautiful!
Hi!
My name is Aya Aida.
I read your report about obon.
I don't go ohaka mairi in summer holiday. But I will go osyougatu.
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she's very cute!
It is very interesting and interesting
The picture is very beautiful.
I will go to tere.
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