IBC Bon Gathering

 
Bon Gatheirng 2025 was successfuly held on the 6th of July. This is the group photo. 
 
 
 
 
Procession of Offering and Grand Hoza
 
 
 
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Bon, or Obon, is a Japanese summer event during which we welcome the spirits of ancestors back home and offer prayers of appreciation to them.

Thank you for joining the Obon Gathering. 

 

Date and Time

Sunday, July 6th, 2025, (Door opens at 1030am) 11 am to 2:30 pm, including Social Time/Refreshments.

Venue

Fumon Media Center (FMC) 2F#201 2-7-1, Wada, Suginami, Tokyo

Program

– Procession of Offerings
– Sutra Recitation/special prayers to the ancestral spirits of each family
– Sharing Memories: Remembering My Ancestor
– Grand Hoza (Dharma circle discussion)
– Bon Dance(in-door)/Songs
– Social Time with Refreshments
* Please write your family name for the prayer at the entrance of the Gathering or in the registration form at the Google form.

Attire

casual clothing is fine.

Registration ( Program & Schedule)

https://ibc-rk.org/schedule-calendar/

Comments of 2024 participants

Ms. E. from Indonesia

When I came to Japan eight years ago, I could not speak Japanese well but the Japanese members warmly welcomed me. I would like to return the favor from that time. Today I brought two friends for the first time. It was nice to see them wearing happi coats and happily participating in the Bon dance.

Ms. T. from Sri Lanka

My friend invited me to participate in IBC activities for the first time. I was a little nervous at the beginning, but I enjoyed talking with many people. After the event, members took me to the Great Sacred Hall to see the Buddha’s statue. It was big and beautiful.