Film and television audiences best know Yasutake for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Fumi.

while an opportunity raffle offered prizes for the older set.Bon Odori was held both evenings with hundreds of dancers.

OCBC Bon Odori teachers are introduced.Some dancers wore their regular clothes while others wore colorful yukata or summer kimono.Obon (Gathering of Joy) is an opportunity to commemorate our deceased loved ones and reflect on the Dharma.

commissioned for the Buddhist Churches of Americas 125th anniversary.Bonbu Stories performs Lantern Song.

Nathlyn Hirohama and Lizy Moromisato.

Photos by JANIS HIROHAMAANAHEIM —?Orange County Buddhist Church held its annual Obon Festival July 20-21.The story also features the aesthetic life of lords in Sengoku Jidai.

Ever since her notoriously famed uncle.she aims to become the most powerful woman in Japan.

Chachas fate showed no mercy to her.who was born into the sublime lineage of a samurai warrior family.