Being drawn to the Japanese culture.

On Sunday we will have performers from the musical group Bonbu Stories in house to perform the Lantern Song.We will also be utilizing a streamlined scrip process this year for purchasing food.

By QUINN OKAMOTOContinuing their tradition of holding amazing Obon Festivals.after dining on our tantalizing (unme!) food offerings.our famous wonton (can you guess our secret ingredient?).

There will be games for the kids.including fan favorites such as One Plus One.

Obon is a time to express our gratitude to loved ones who have passed on before us.

and extra-fluffy andagi (Okinawa dango).By continuing to make these innovative programs accessible to students from all backgrounds.

The media sponsor is The Rafu Shimpo.and Cold Tofu Improv;?An Obon lecture and community dance;? A taiko workshop with JANM volunteers;? A Giant Robot drawing workshop with the artist duo Giorgiko;?Book readings with the Los Angeles Public Library and Sachiko Goes Racing author and former pro race car driver Nadine Sachiko Hsu;?A book sale that benefits JANMs Collections Management and Access;?A scavenger hunt for prizes in the museums exhibition J.

Select performances and activities will be posted on the museums YouTube channel throughout the day.The Natsumatsuri Family Festival is sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.