Let’s Go Bon Odori!
Another festive night at the annual Shingon Shu Hawaii Bon Dance yesterday. Scores of people jam-packed the temple ground for a night of great local foods, children’s games (including the popular Kingyo Sukui or catch the goldfish game) and dancing all night long. The bon dance ran from 6:30 pm until 11 [...]

Dance the night away…
Just got back from the Shinshu Kyokai Bon Dance or “Bon Odori” with my sister, who is here on vacation. I took a few photos tonight before leaving early because it started to rain. Even Honolulu’s mayor, Mufi Hannemann, was dancing in the festivities.
The bon dance took place at the Shinshu Kyokai [...]

Get ready to odori!
Summer months in Hawaii means it’s time for the annual Obon Dance Festivals, in remembrance of honoring the spirit of those passed on. The Obon Dance Festivals are held every weekend at various Buddist Temples around the island.
Here are the schedules for this year’s Obon Dance Festivals on the island of Oahu. [...]