HONOLULU (KHON2) — One of Hawaiʻi’s most interesting cultural expressions is the bon dance. Brought to Hawaiʻi by Japanese immigrants in 1925, these festivals have grown to several of these events ...

The bon dance at the Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, erected in 1899, may have marked the final bon dance for the Kauai Buddhist Council calendar that hosts six bon dances during the summer months.

WAIMEA — Freckie Okada, at 97 years young, took her position in the rotation of bon dance taiko players on Saturday night that opened with a clear sunset blowing away the rains that plagued the Kapa‘a ...

Beginning in early June and running through mid-August, temples across the island are opening their grounds for evenings of dancing, music, food and remembrance. The Bon Festival, or Obon, is steeped ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The bon dance season wraps up this weekend with the 4th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance, offering a final celebration for families. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your ...