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Date: <\/strong>Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: <\/strong>5:00-9:00 pm (ET)
Location: <\/strong>Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Cost:<\/strong> Tickets are $10 for general admission, and free for children under 2. Once you buy your ticket here<\/a>, RSVP below to get group updates for our meet up.
Registration:<\/strong> If you have questions about this event or would like to attend, please contact us at membership@usjapancouncil.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RSVP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Join the informal regional meetup to celebrate Obon, dance, eat good food, and enjoy performances at Ekoji Temple! The USJC Washington, D.C. & Vicinity Region Activities Committee will be providing snacks, drinks, and picnic blankets for those attending. Our very own, Erika Ninoyu, will also be performing with her taiko group, MHTX.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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