They were joined by Olympian karateka Sakura Kokumai.

Barbara Okita (left) and Mike Uno were handling duties on taiko.Hibiki Murakami offers a prayer and chant at the start of Sunday’s festivities.

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.East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.

As a third-generation Japanese American born and raised in Los Angeles.After his honorable discharge.

he was sent to Korea to serve with the 6th Army Occupational Forces.and many others who make up the Little Tokyo Ghost Club.