Throughout the Month of August:
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Saturday, August 2: Taishoji Soto Mission, 275 Kino`ole St., Hilo, 7:15 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8407.
• Saturday, August 2: Kurtistown Jodo Mission, Iwasaki Camp Road, Kurtistown, 8 p.m. following 7 p.m. service. For information call (808) 966-9777.
• Saturday, August 2: Hawi Jodo Mission, 55-1104 Akoni Pule Hwy., Hawi, 7 p.m. following 6:30 p.m. service. For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, August 2: Pa`auilo Kongoji Mission, 43-1461 Hauola Rd., Pa`auilo, 7 – 10:30 p.m. For information call (808) 776-1474.
• Saturday, August 2: Taishoji Soto Mission, 276 Kino`ole St., Hilo, 7 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8407.
• Saturday, August 9: Hamakua Jodo Mission, 44-2947 Kalopa Rd., Honoka`a, following 6 p.m. service. For information call (808) 889-5456
• Saturday, August 9: Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission, Holualoa, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 324-1741
• Saturday, August 9: Hilo Higashi Hongwanji, 216 Mohouli St., Hilo, 8 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8968
• Friday, August 15: Life Care Center of Hilo, 944 W Kawailani St, Hilo, 6 – 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 959-9151
• Saturday, August 16: Hakalau Jodo Mission, 29-2265 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Pepe`ekeo, 8 p.m. following 7 p.m. service. For information call (808) 966-9777.
• Saturday, August 16: Kamuela Hongwanji, 65-1110 A Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea, 7:30 p.m. following 6:30 p.m. service. For information call (808) 885-4481
• Saturday, August 30: Honohina Hongwanji, 32-896 Mamalahoa Hwy., Ninole, 7 p.m. following 6 p.m. service. For information call (808) 963-6032.