31st Annual Bon Odori Japanese Dance Festival

When: Sat., Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2015

It’s time to celebrate Japanese culture at this annual festival with food, music, dance, drumming and martial arts performances. Also, try using your hands for something other than chopsticks by constructing some origami and calligraphy at the craft stations. There’s also a traditional tea ceremony, flower arranging, and other contests throughout the day. For more information, visit www.geocities.jp/jaclttest/ebonodori.html. (Anita Overcash)