Matsuri Across the Ocean: Nikkei Bon Odori & Japanese Festivals in Los Angeles, CA

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

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Acclaimed Japanese rock singer and cultural researcher Nanase Aikawa leads a special FREE lecture at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, exploring how traditional Japanese matsuri and Bon Odori celebrations crossed the Pacific with Japanese immigrants. This event reveals the fascinating connection between Japanese festivals and Japanese American traditions as they evolved into vibrant cultural practices.

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