Mililani Hongwanji Bon Dance
Things To Do
Date: August 15 & 16 2025
Please be mindful of keiki, kupuna, and your surroundings while bon dancing! Dance with aloha! Especially during faster dances and in crowded areas.
Thank you Mr. Rolo Tomasi for some of the wonderful photos on this page!
Lantern Parade
Everyone is welcome to join our parade!
Friday Only
Starts 6:30pm
Bon Dancing
Japanese & Uchinanchu (Okinawan) bon dances including live music!
Friday & Saturday
7:00pm-10:00pm
Food Trucks
Entrees, desserts, goodies! Support local businesses!
Friday & Saturday Opens 5:30pm
Silent Auction
Bid on everything from artwork to plants!
Friday & Saturday
Opens 5:30pm
Craft Fair
Support local businesses!
Friday & Saturday Opens 5:30pm
Drink Sales
Sales support our youth programs!
Friday & Saturday Opens 5:30pm
Country Store
Home-made goodies & so much more!
Friday & Saturday
Opens 5:30pm
Gyudon (Beef Bowls)
Taste Minako sensei's own recipe! Temple member taste tested and approved.
Friday & Saturday
Donation (Choba)
Pick up your very own bon dance towel here! Our towels are imported from Japan!
Friday & Saturday
Dharma Store
Buy Buddhist books, items, and learn how Shin Buddhism can help you live life to the fullest.
Friday & Saturday
Temple Tour
Learn about Shin Buddhism, a practice centered around every gratitude, with Rev. Kamuro!
Friday & Saturday 8pm
Aikido Food Sales
Waffle dogs & spam bowls! $5 each
Friday
Judo Food Sales
TBA
Saturday
Omairi
Offer incense, pay respects, and express gratitude at our temple altar.
Friday & Saturday