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72nd Annual San Jose Obon Festival

San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin

July 8-July 9, 2006

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The free outdoor festival will feature more than 700 dancers, dressed in traditional kimonos or hapi coats, around a lantern-lit outdoor pavilion. Everyone is welcome to join. Adults and children can expect to enjoy a variety of food and entertainment. Partake in Japanese and American favorites such as sushi, beef and chicken teriyaki, gyoza, udon, tempura, corn on the cob and strawberry shortcake. Browse books and fresh flowers or hear folk stories and play carnival games. Plus, don’t miss San Jose Taiko as it delivers a powerful, rhythmic drum performance each festival day. LocationL Japantown at Fifth Street & Jackson, San Jose.

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  Tickets: Free

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  Dates:
  July 8-July 9, 2006

  Times:
  12pm

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  Japantown - San Jose

  640 N. 5th Street San Jose, CA 95112

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  • City Center Motel - 45 E Reed St, San Jose, CA 95112
    Phone: 998-5990
    
  • San Jose Marriott - 301 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
    Phone: (408) 280-1300
    

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