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

While Obon is typically celebrated by Buddhists in Japan, the season always seems to bring people of all backgrounds together ...

Shakas & Shoutouts celebrates the good people, things, and events happening in our local community, here and abroad. Great things are happening on every island! Lau Ke Aloha on Maui, ...

With more than 30 bon dances on Oʻahu alone, Hawaiʻi shows its love for the annual Japanese Buddhist tradition. The summer ...

The modern Japanese restaurant offers a selection of sushi, ramen, and unique cocktails. The new location is set to open near ...

The modern Japanese restaurant offers a selection of sushi, ramen, and unique cocktails. The new location is set to open near ...

Summer is just around the corner, and with the sun comes fun! Prepare for obon dori and kakigori with our 2025 summer ...

Matt Ogawa, committee board member of SJ Obon Festival, gives back to his community by leading and organizing events that ensure traditions, stories and memories are passed down through ...

Young people from the Fountain Primary School and Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir came together recently for a powerful celebration ...

The Haleiwa Bon Dance Club led a bon dance workshop Saturday at Hawaii’s Plantation Village in Waipahu.

On June 28, the Obon Festival will begin with the Hatsubon & Obon Service at 4 p.m. followed by the tour of temple at 5:30 p.m., “Momotaro, the Peach Boy” storytelling at 6 p.m., and the Bon ...

Discover the heart of Japanese tradition as we celebrate Obon, a summer festival honoring ancestors with prayers, food, and festivities. #ObonFestival #JapaneseTraditions #CulturalCelebration # ...