This was submitted by Richard Watanabe from Arcadia, California, for Discover Nikkei’s Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri photo activity.

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The obon festivals bring together different parts of the local community to dance, have fun, share food, and to connect. Activities like this are an important part of our local community, but also play an important role in teaching those outside of our immediate community various aspects of our culture and traditions.