One time a year the small community of Cortez doubles its population. The traditionally farming town on the outskirts of ...

Obon is a joyous Japanese American summer holiday dedicated to remembering and honoring ancestors. ... The hall is packed with tables, where people try their luck at bingo while they eat their food.

In Japan, Obon, an annual festival rooted in Japanese Buddhist tradition, is often celebrated in mid-August, but celebrations will take place in Northern California cities this year throughout July.