Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2026
Ginza Holiday 2026 at Midwest Buddhist Temple
Ginza Holiday runs August 7–9, 2026 at Midwest Buddhist Temple with teriyaki, taiko, demos, and Obon odori dancing.
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Ginza Holiday returns August 7–9, 2026 to Midwest Buddhist Temple with teriyaki chicken, taiko, cultural demos, and Obon odori. It is Chicago's long-running Japanese summer temple festival and a natural follow-up to late-July Chinatown and Argyle plans.
When: August 7–9, 2026
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple, Chicago, IL
Confirm hours and food lines on ginzaholiday.com.
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