Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Little Tokyo | JUL 25 & 26 | Zenshuji Obon Carnival | 12PM – 7PM | Obon Services at 1:30PM Both Day June 28, 2026
Beach Clean-Up Rinri Hojinkai San Francisco San Francisco | Rinri Sponsors “Beach Clean-Up” Near Golden Gate Park Sunday, August 9 from 1-3PM July 20, 2026
Cultural News - Donation CULTURAL NEWS | Your Hub for Japanese Culture is Now Free — Help Us Keep It Going July 18, 2026
Nisei Week NIsei Week 2026 2026 Nisei Week Queen Candidates Make Official Debut Ahead of August 15 Coronation and Award Celebration July 18, 2026
BEGIN Okinawa Association - OAA Okinawa Traditions Uchinanchu Okinawa Association Presents “Celebrate World Uchinaanchu Day with BEGIN” Concert at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 31 at 2PM | Public Early-Bird Sale from July 18-31 July 18, 2026
Japan America Society - SC Kokusai Shimin Sho Yoshiki Japan America Society Honors Musician YOSHIKI with International Citizens Award during 117th Anniversary Gala at Biltmore Hotel in Downtown L.A. Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30PM July 18, 2026
Music Torrance Public Library Tulips in Harmony “Tulips in Harmony” Featured at “Library in Concert” series of Torrance Public Library at George Nakano Theater Monday, July 20 at 6PM | Free Admission July 18, 2026
Centenary United Methodist Church Ikebana Obituary Ohara School - LA Shohara Hisako 1929-2026 OBITUARY | Grand Master of Ohara Ikebana Hisako Shofu Shohara Passed June 27 at age of 97 | Her Celebration of Life Set for Saturday, August 1, 12:30PM at Centenary United Methodist Church July 18, 2026
Marugame Udon Washoku - LA WASHOKU | Marugame Udon to Open New Location in Rowland Heights Friday, Aug. 7 at 11AM| Free Udon Gift Card for First 100 Guests July 18, 2026
Akita Fukiko Detroit Children's Museum Friendship Dolls Japan Business Society of Detroit Japan Cultural Development DETROIT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM | Century Old Japanese Friendship Doll’s Home Museum Receives New Doll “Ichiko” July 18, 2026
Friendship Dolls Hina Doll Tokyo - Japan TOKYO | Traditional Doll Maker “Yoshitoku” Honors Its 10th Owner’s 130th Anniversary of Birth with Doll Exhibition | June 8-July31, 2026 July 18, 2026
Contemporary music Disney Hall Los Angeles Yoshiki DISNEY HALL | July 16-17 | YOSHIKI Classical 2026 in Los Angeles “Scarlet Night” & “Violet Night” July 17, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Okinawa Association - OAA Okinawa Traditions Picnic Okinawa Association Invites Families for Community, Culture, and Summer Fun at Okinawa Picnic at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in Southe El Monte Sunday, July 19, 11AM-4PM July 17, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 OBON 2026 | Southern California & Arizona | Orange County Buddhist Church July 18-19 | Pasadena Buddhist Temple July 18 July 17, 2026
Anime Anime Expo Anime Expo 2026 Wraps Its 35th Edition with Attendees from Over 65 Countries and Over 1,400 Hours of Programing July 16, 2026
Museum - Conptemporary The Broad Yoko Ono NOW | “Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind” Exhibition at The Broad May 23-Oct 11 July 16, 2026
Ford Theater Hisaishi Joe LA Phil Joe Hisaishi | 2026 The Ford | July 25, 8:00PM | Joe Hisaishi Presents MUSIC FUTURE | Los Angeles Philharmonic July 16, 2026
Hisaishi Joe Hollywood Bowl LA Phil Studio Ghibli Joe Hisaishi | 2026 Hollywood Bowl | July 21, 22, 23, 8:00PM | Joe Hisaishi Film Music Concert Featuring Studio Ghibli & More July 16, 2026
Music Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Yuki Saori JAPANESE MUSIC IN LA | Legendary Singer Yuki Saori’s One Night Performance at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Saturday, August 22 at 4:00PM July 16, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Little Tokyo Community Zenshuji Soto Mission OBON CARNIVAL 2026 | July 25 & 26, 12-7 PM | Zenshuji Soto Mission in Little Tokyo July 16, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Kansai Club Team Kawachi Ondo LA Kansai Club Launches Third Annual Team Kawachi Ondo Uchiwa Campaign — Seeking Individual Donations to Preserve Bon Odori Traditions July 16, 2026
Kokedama LA Koyasan Temple Little Tokyo Community Los Angeles Koyasan Buddhist Temple Presents “Kokedama (Moss Ball) Workshop” Saturday, July 25 at 1PM July 16, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Higashi Honganji LA Kansai Club Team Kawachi Ondo BON ODORI 2026 | July 26, 6:00PM | Team Kawachi Ondo to Perform at Higashi Honganji Obon Festival in Little Tokyo July 16, 2026
Shoseian Teahouse Tea Gathering - LA Urasenke -World GLENDALE | Friends of Shoseian Hosts Special Tea Event “Imagine Project 2026” with Richard and Mari Milgrim from Kyoto Sunday, August 2, 11AM & 2PM July 16, 2026
Art Share LA Delicious in Dungeon Kadokawa Kui Ryoko Little Tokyo Journal Manga Japan’s Media Conglomerate Kadokawa Brings Ryoko Kui’s “Delicious in Dungeon” at Art Share L.A. near Little Tokyo | July 2-26 | Ticketed Event July 16, 2026
Japan Hollywood Network TV in Japanese NOW | Japan Hollywood Network Premiering Heartwarming Drama “Is It Too Late for Sushi?” on KXLA Every Sunday at 7PM July 16, 2026
BEGIN Okinawa Association - OAA Okinawa Traditions Uchinanchu Okinawa Association of America to Launch “The Road to Taikai” A Year-Long Campaign With Renown Okinawa-Based Band BEGIN Concert at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Oct. 31 at 2PM July 16, 2026
Bushell Collection LACMA - Geffen Galleries Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA Museum - Japanese Art - SoCal Netsuke LACMA | Netsuke from Bushell Collection to Reappear at Geffen Galleries in September 2026 July 16, 2026
Neptune Kaizan Shakuhachi An Exploration of Shakuhachi Master Neptune & Indian Giridhar Udupa Fusion | Roots & Rhythm California Tour | Santa Monica July 30, Ventura July 31, San Diego Aug. 1 July 16, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Higashi Honganji LA BON ODORI 2026 | July 25-26, 6:30PM | Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo July 16, 2026
Kinokuniya Bookstores Little Tokyo Community Little Tokyo Journal Manga NOW | MANGA | Kinokuniya Bookstore Los Angeles Re-Opens in Little Tokyo July 16, 2026
