Bon Odori is a Buddhist custom where the deceased are honored. In Seattle, it is more casually known as the Japanese Summer Festival. Every year, the public is invited to join in traditional Japanese folk dances done infront of the Seattle Buddhist Temple and indulge in various snacks and foods, including "Kori" (shaved ice) and "yaki nigiri" (grilled riceball.) But the fun does not stop there! Preformances like Taiko drumming engage the multi-cultural audience.
I interviewed a friend, Timothy Locke, who despite living in West Seattle, comes to Bon Odori every year. He says that even though a part of him does wish there was a Bon Odori in West Seattle, he also thinks that "having one in Seattle, in a central place, where everyone can get together is really nice."
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