Return to taiko.org

Obon - Home

Obon - What is Obon?

Obon - Perspectives

Obon - Other obons


 
 

Obon main menu > Perspectives

Perspectives on obon
Below are interviews with different members of our local San Jose Japantown community. Read on for their perspectives on obon and it's role in our past, present, and future.

Interviews with:

Dylan Solomon & David Wells
Stanford Taiko
Interview date: 7/6/05

Roy & PJ Hirabayashi
Managing & Creative Directors - San Jose Taiko
Interview date: 6/26/04

Reverend Gerald Sakamoto
Minister - San Jose Buddhist Temple
Interview date: 6/20/04

Kathy Sakamoto, Japantown Business Association Director and members of members of collegiate taiko groups UC Irvine's Jodaiko and UCLA's Kyodo Taiko.
An overview of shared experiences crafted by Joe Small
Interview date: 7/01/04