June 16, 2018 To June 16, 2018

These celebrations held across the state are a Japanese tradition~the observance of Obon, held in memory of our departed family members.

Festivals feature food and Obon dance.

June 9-Obon Festival at Keauhou Shopping Center (Kona Hongwanji), 6 p.m.; food booths available.
(78-6831 Ali'i Dr., 323-2993)

June 16: Honomu Henjyoji Mission, 7 p.m.; Hatsubon and Obon service at 5 p.m.
(28-1668 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., 963-6308)

June 23: Papaikou Hongwanji, 7 p.m., following 6 p.m. service
(27-378 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., 964-1640)

June 30: Honomu Hongwanji, 7 p.m., following 6 p.m. service
(28-1658 Government Main Rd., 963-6032)

July 6-7: Puna Hongwanji, 7:30 p.m., following 6 p.m. service
(16-492 Old Volcano Rd., 966-9981)

July 7: Kohala Hongwanji, 7 p.m., graveside service at 5 p.m.; bon service at 6 p.m.
(53-4300 Akoni Pule Hwy., 775-7232)

July 13-14: Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 7-10 p.m., following 6 p.m. Hatsubon service, food booths available; Obon service on Sunday, July 16: 9 a.m. English and 10:30 a.m. Japanese
(398 Kilauea Ave., 961-6677)

July 14: Kohala Jodo Mission, 7 p.m., following 5 p.m. service
(54-541 Kapaau Rd., 775-0965)

July 14: Paauilo Hongwanji, 7:30 p.m., following 6 p.m. graveside service; bon service at 6:30 p.m.
(43-1477 Hauola Rd., 776-1369)

July 14: Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission, 7-10 p.m., following 6:30 p.m. service; Obon/Hatsubon service on Sunday, June 25, at 9:30 a.m. (322-3524)

July 14: Honokaa Hongwanji, 7 p.m., following 4:30 p.m. bon service; 3:30 p.m. graveside service at Kukuihaele Cemetery; 4 p.m. graveside service at Honokaa Cemetery
(45-516 Lehua St., 775-7232)

July 21: Hilo Meisho-in, 7 p.m., following 6 p.m. service. Obon service on Sunday, July 9, at 10 a.m.
(97 Olonä St., 935-6996)

July 21: Keei Buddhist Church (Kona Hongwanji), 7 p.m., following 6 p.m. service; cemetery service at 5 p.m.
(83-5569 Middle Keei Rd., 323-2993)

July 27: Hilo Daijingu, 6 p.m., following 5 p.m. service
(10 Anela St., 959-8611)

July 28: Hilo Hooganji Mission, 7:30 p.m., following 6 p.m. Obon service; Töro Nagashi at Wailoa Harbor on Sunday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
(457 Manono St., 935-8331)

July 28: Kona Hongwanji, 7 p.m., following lantern parade at 6:30 p.m.; Hatsubon service on Sunday, July 23, at 9 a.m.
(81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy., 323-2993)

July 28: Papaaloa Hongwanji, 6 p.m., following 5 p.m. service
(35-2026 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., 962-6340)

Aug. 4: Hilo Taishoji Soto Mission, 7:30-10:30 p.m., following 7 p.m. service; Hatsubon service on Sunday, Aug.5, at 9 a.m.; Töro Nagashi on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Wailoa River.
(275 Kinoole St., 935-8407)

Aug. 4: Hawi Jodo Mission, 6 p.m., following 5 p.m. service; Obon service on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.
(55-1104 Akoni Pule Hwy., 775-0965)

Aug. 4: Kurtistown Jodo Mission, 7 p.m., following Hatsubon and Obon service at 6 p.m.
(17-4025 Kuaaina Rd., 935-6996)

Aug. 4: Paauilo Kongoji Mission, 7 p.m., following 5 p.m. service
(43-1461 Hauola Rd., 776-1474)

Aug. 11: Hamakua Jodo Mission, 7 p.m., following 6 p.m. service
(44-2947 Kalopa Rd., 775-0965)

Aug. 11: Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission, 7 p.m., service at 5 p.m.
(324-1741)

Aug. 13: Naalehu Hongwanji, obon service only at 6 p.m.
(95-5695 Mamalahoa Hwy., 966-9981)

Aug. 18: Hakalau Jodo Mission, 7 p.m., following Hatsubon and Obon service at 6 p.m.
(29-2289 Hanamalo Lp., 963-6110)

Aug. 18: Kamuela Hongwanji, 7 p.m., following 6 p.m. service; 4:30 p.m. graveside service at Kamuela Japanese Cemetery
(65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy., 885-4481)

Aug. 25: Honohina Hongwanji, 7 p.m., following 6 p.m. service
(32-896 Mamalahoa Hwy., 345-6869)

Aug. 25: Pahoa Senior YBA Hall, 7:30 p.m., following 6:30 p.m. service.
(Corner of Pahoa Village Road and Kauhale Street in downtown Pahoa, 966-9981)

Aug. 26: North Hawaii Hospice, toro nagashi only at 5:30 p.m. at Fairmont Orchid Hotel in South Kohala; local entertainment and taiko performance; food booths available; $10 donation for lantern.
(885-7547)

Sep. 1: Pahala Hongwanji Mission, 5-9 p.m.; Obon service at 4 p.m.
(96-1123 Paauau Pl., 928-8254)

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