San Jose Obon sets a new record of Bon Odori dancers

San Jose Obon broke a record on Saturday, July 8, 2023 with 1,636 Bon Odori dancers, breaking the previous record of 1,526 dancers in 2019. The most in the continental United States.
In this video, San Jose Taiko and San Jose Chidori Band collaborate on “Shiawase Samba.”
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[@Galactiger]

The SJ Betsuin Obon remains near and dear to my heart. Such nostalgia. ❤ Much love from Seattle.

[@fumiomoo3767]

I didn’t know San Jose had a US record. Let’s see if Nisei Week down in LA can renew the record someday 😊 Yao Osaka is the World Guinness Record of Bon Odori

[@feliciafloresca4108]

Dancers refrain from cellphones when dancing. Use GoPros instead so it won't disrupt your dancing.