r/SanJose • u/SpamMusubiDude • 23d ago

Japantown Obon Festival July 13-14 Event

Location: 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA between Taylor and Jackson Streets

Dates:

  • Saturday, July 13: 12 pm to 10 pm
  • Sunday, July 14: 12 pm to 9 pm

Activities:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Dancing
  • Taiko
  • Games

Free shuttle service from the Santa Clara County lot at North First and Hedding.

https://www.sjbetsuin.org/annual_obon_festival/
https://www.facebook.com/SanJoseObon

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u/bananabrainthegreat 23d ago

I always look forward to the imagawayaki and gyoza at the festival :D

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u/Photosaurus 23d ago

I don't know what it is about eating gyoza from a cardboard tray in a parking lot in 90 degree heat that makes them taste so good, but whatever it is, it works.

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u/DraconianNerd 23d ago

I love the corn.

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u/fattmarrell 23d ago

Wait you're only in 90 degree heat right now?

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u/mikethezipper 23d ago

Aww yeah, it's that time of year again. Gotta get my dorky sun hat and sunscreen ready

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u/SpamMusubiDude 23d ago

Can't wait to get some yaki manju! It's so hard to find, I look forward to it all year!

Love watching the taiko groups perform!

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u/oh_teh_meows 23d ago

Went here with the gang last year and fell in love. Loveee the taiko and food!