KOHO Presents: BonPOP 2023 - Japantown SF

BonPOP, a reimagined Obon Odori Japantown event, welcomes a local, city-wide and regional audience to immerse themselves in the long-standing Japanese tradition of honoring ancestors through dance, song and rituals accessible to all regardless of religion, faith, ethnicity, and cultural beliefs. The festival features a vibrant blend of taiko drumming, live folk music, and Bon Odori dancing showcasing the rich heritage and talent of our local Japantown artists, and cultural practitioners. Honor loved ones with a Memorial Lantern, re-fashion traditional yukata (summer kimono), bring your Yukata-ware and be dressed by our amazing volunteers, and join us under the iconic Peace Pagoda in the oldest and largest Japantown in the nation.

Make Memories Under the Pagoda on August 26th!
Savor the Last Chance to Dance This Summer Obon Season at BonPOP 2023!

August 26, 2023 - 6:00-8:00pm
Japantown Peace Plaza
Presented by KOHO
Free to Attend
Visit: https://kohosf.org/events/bonpop

Thankful for this year's sponsors and partners; Masto Foundation, Japan Center Garage, Japan Center Malls, Japanese American Religious Federation, Japantown Task Force, San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Buddhist Church of SF Bon Odori Instructors, Chameleon Vintage, Paper Tree, Gen Ryu Arts, Ito Yosakoi , Nor Cal Green Works, and Kultivate Labs.