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JCCC Natsu Matsuri & Toronto Buddhist Church Bon Odori 2026

Join us for the JCCC’s annual Natsu Matsuri & Bon Odori, presented in collaboration with the Toronto Buddhist Church. This beloved summer tradition celebrates the spirit of Obon through food, music, performances, games, and community gathering.

A highlight of the festival is the Bon Odori dance, to take place at 7pm, where everyone is invited to participate and celebrate together.

Weather permitting, festivities will be held outdoors in the JCCC parking lot, with Kobayashi Hall serving as the indoor venue in case of rain.

We look forward to celebrating with familiar faces and new friends alike. See you there!

More information to come, keep an eye on this page!



Schedule

Ongoing All-Day Activities

Food & Marketplace Vendors

Vendors listed in full below

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

JCCC Food & Drink Booth

【JCCC Food】

・Somen
・Yakisoba
・Tamago Sando
・Grilled Sausage
・Watermelon
・Pickled cucumber
・Popcorn

【JCCC Beer Garden】

・Beer
・Sake
・Chu-hi
・Pop
・Water

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

JCCC & Toronto Buddhist Church Information Booth

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

JCCC Games & Activities

・Yo-yo Fishing
・Bouncing ball Scooping
・Balloon Art

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Projection Mapping display

Hosaki Room

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performances

Artist in Residence Open Studio Day

Drop-in located in Gallery

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Main Stage speeches

4:10 pm

Kyowa Taiko performance

4:15 pm

Sakura Kai performance

4:30 pm

Ayame Kai performance

4:45 pm

Sakura Kai performance

5:10 pm

Ohana Hula performance

5:25 pm

Ayame Kai performance

5:45 pm

Himawari Buyokai performance

6:00 pm

Kyowa Taiko performance

6:05 pm
Workshops
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lantern Making workshop

Drop-in located in MNHC

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
($5 while supplies last)

Tanabata Tanzaku making

Drop-in located in Parking Lot crafts area

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Fan Decorating

Drop-in located in Parking Lot crafts area

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
($5 while supplies last)

Kids Summer Dance

In Wood Room

5:45 pm - 6:25 pm

Additional Parking Information

Overflow parking will be available, please keep an eye out for signage and parking attendants who will provide directions.

 


Full Vendor List

Marketplace Vendors

happy_handcrafts
Zentrance
Whisker of the Heart
Melonpan Scrunchies
Toronto Kokugo Kyoshitsu
Japan Treasureland
Tokita Kobo
Kayo Maezawa
Steven Hasegawa Art
Hibino Togei Kobo
J's J Crochet
Kaori Tavares
Anli's Orchids Garden
Kimono Fun
Starts Realty Canada

Food Vendors

Toronto Yatai
Tropic Ice
Furusato International
Natural Japaneats
Toronto Coffee Creations
Momo Tea
CHOYA (Axis Planning)
Matt's Dairy
Honoka Japanese Dessert Cafe
Cassis Bake
Knot Bakery
Gushi
Ichigo-Japanese Crepes
Zakkushi

Event Category