Events

From festivals and exhibitions to workshops and film screenings, find out what local events are happening near you. Remember, your participation is an important part of building a stronger community!

Jul22

Film: Yonsei Eyes

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 Film & Other Media
JAMsj

United States
California
San Jose

Jul22

How to Find Your Japanese Immigrant Ancestors

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 Class/Workshop
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Jul22
Jul23

Obon Festival - Pasadena Buddhist Temple

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
California
Pasadena

Jul22
Jul23

Obon Festival - Vista Buddhist Temple

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
California
Vista

Jul23

Okinawa Study Abroad Opportunity: Info Session for California Applicants

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 Community Event
josephkamiya

United States
California
Gardena

Jul27

Outdoor Concert and Movie Night—Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

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 Performing Arts
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Jul29

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

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 Community Event
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Jul29

Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Holly Yasui

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 Film & Other Media
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Jul29

Film Screening and Q&A—Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice (Part 1)

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 Film & Other Media
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Jul29
Jul30

Obon Festival - Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
California
Los Angeles

Jul29
Jul30

Obon Festival - West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
California
Los Angeles

Jul30

Obon Festival - Buddhist Temple of San Diego

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
California
San Diego

Aug4
Aug5

Obon Festival hosted by Buddhist Temple of San Diego and San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
California
San Diego

Aug5

Common Ground Exhibition Tour

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 Community Event
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Aug5

Obon Festival - Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
Nevada
Las Vegas

Aug7

The Art of Ink: Summer Workshop for High School Students

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 Class/Workshop
APA_Institute

United States
New York
New York, NY 10017

Aug9

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: From Despair to Hope

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 Community Event
Oregon_Nikkei

United States
Oregon
Portland

Aug12
Aug13

Obon Festival - Gardena Buddhist Church

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 Community Event
daniyang8

United States
California
Gardena

Aug13

Exhibition Closing: Instructions to All Persons

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 Exhibition
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Aug19

Natsumatsuri Family Festival

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 Community Event
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

Aug19

Meet the Author: Paul Mark Tag

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 Conference/Presentation
JAMsj

United States
California
San Jose

Aug20

Exhibition Closing: New Frontiers

  • en
 Exhibition
JANM

United States
California
Los Angeles

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