KOHO Presents “BonPOP 2023” Festival (Japantown SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

BonPOP, a reimagined Obon event, welcomes audiences to immerse themselves in the long-standing Japanese tradition of honoring ancestors through dance, song and ritual. The festival features a vibrant blend of taiko drumming, live folk music, and Bon Odori dancing showcasing the rich heritage/talent of our local Japantown cultural practitioners. Honor loved ones with a Memorial Lantern, Re-mix traditional yukata (summer kimono) for prizes, be dressed in your own Yukata, 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 for more information: https://kohosf.org/events/bonpop

Thankful for our sponsors and partners: the 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.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.