{"id":186,"date":"2026-02-18T03:32:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jtest-ph.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2026-02-18T03:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:32:01","slug":"the-24th-manila-japanese-association-bon-odori-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jtest-ph.com\/blog\/the-24th-manila-japanese-association-bon-odori-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"The 24th Manila Japanese Association Bon Odori Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>March 7, 2026 | BGC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 24th Manila Japanese Association Bon Odori Festival will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the grounds of the Manila Japanese School in BGC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time: 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<br>(Event will be cancelled in case of severe weather.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual festival is organized by the Manila Japanese Association (JAMI) and has long been a meaningful event created by the Japanese community in Manila together with Filipino friends and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t76\/1\/16\/1f1ef_1f1f5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/1f1f5_1f1ed.png\"> Celebrating 70 Years of Japan\u2013Philippines Friendship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s festival is especially significant as it commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It marks an important milestone in the long-standing friendship between the two countries and provides a wonderful opportunity to strengthen cultural exchange and community ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/te0\/1\/16\/1f31f.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf1f\"> Event Highlights<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1f\/1\/16\/1f3b6.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb6\"> Bon Odori Dance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional Bon Odori dancing around the central yagura tower.<br>Everyone is welcome to join the dance circle \u2014 no experience needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7e\/1\/16\/1f3a4.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfa4\"> Live Performances<br>fuyu (FuMi &amp; YuKan)<br>Sky Garden<br>Sharlla<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t46\/1\/16\/1f361.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf61\"> Japanese Food Booths<br>A variety of Japanese and Japan-related vendors will offer festival food and treats, bringing the authentic atmosphere of a Japanese summer festival to Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t9\/1\/16\/1f386.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf86\"> Fireworks Display<br>A fireworks show is planned as the grand finale (subject to weather conditions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tac\/1\/16\/1f3ab.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfab\"> Admission<br>Entrance Fee: P100<br>Free Admission:<br>JAMI members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children 15 years old and below (must be accompanied by a guardian)<br>Non-members are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tcc\/1\/16\/1f4dd.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcdd\"> Advance Ticket Information<br>Available only at the JAMI Office (Trident Tower, 22nd Floor)<br>In-person purchase only<br>Cash payment only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that entry may be restricted if the venue reaches full capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7e\/1\/16\/1f4c5.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc5\"> Event Details<br>Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026<br>Time: 4:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<br>Venue: Manila Japanese School Grounds (BGC)<br>Admission: P100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4d\/1\/16\/1f4de.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\"> Inquiries<br>Manila Japanese Association Secretariat<br>Tel: 02-8810-7909 \/ 02-8815-3559 (Weekdays 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM)<br>Fax: 02-8892-2624<br>Email: jami@jami.ph<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 7, 2026 | BGC The 24th Manila Japanese Association Bon Odori Festival will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the grounds of the Manila Japanese School in BGC. 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