The largest Tanabata celebration is held in Sendai.

roasted corn on the cob and homemade baked goods.Stephanie Adachi keeps time for dancers during the Valley Japanese Community Centers 2024 Obon Festival in Sun Valley on Sunday.

The Valley Japanese Community Center held its 68th Obon festival Saturday and Sunday in Sun Valley.games such as the ring toss drew plenty of folks to try their luck.Taking flight are Matthew Wong (left) and veteran of Obon dancing Marc Amba.

The weather was sunny and warm.Fuffy clouds and colorful lanterns were the canopy above the yaguraJennifer Kajiki enjoys the dance with her traditional kachi-kachi castanets.

attractions included martial arts demonstrations

alongside a photo of himself with Wily.including a special tribute to 140 years of Little Tokyo during the Nisei Week Closing Ceremony.

Generations continue to stay involved and give back.She is the first former Nisei Week Queen to lead the organization as president.

Kristine Yamabayashi Morita (1997 First Princess).not something done by one person.