Happy Birthday Buddha! Okusu Hanamatsuri 2026
The Okusu Hanamatsuri Executive Committee will hold 'Okusu Hanamatsuri 2026' on April 11-12 at Ashina Jorakuji, featuring a temple marche and forum to celebrate Buddha's birthday.
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Press Release March 25, 2026
Okusu Hanamatsuri Executive Committee
Happy Birthday Buddha!
Okusu Hanamatsuri 2026
A temple grounds marche & Hanamatsuri forum where food, goods, sound, and dialogue gather
Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00-17:00 / Sunday, April 12 10:00-15:00 @Ashina Jorakuji
About the Event
Kanbutsue (Buddha bathing ceremony)
Talk show
Main hall live
Everyone knows Christmas. But do you know Buddha's birthday? Let's celebrate the birth of Buddha! Reina Suetomi, Chair of the Okusu Hanamatsuri Executive Committee, appreciating the richness and connections of this land, connected the sea, mountains, flowers, and Buddha; this was the starting point of this festival.
Buddhism is "a teaching that moves away from suffering and towards ease (joy)." We want to create a place where people can naturally encounter these teachings—filled with hints for all who seek happiness—in their daily lives. That is the core thought behind this event.
"I alone am the honored one" - With a new interpretation
These are the words said to have been spoken by Buddha immediately after his birth. Generally...
Okusu Hanamatsuri Executive Committee
Happy Birthday Buddha!
Okusu Hanamatsuri 2026
A temple grounds marche & Hanamatsuri forum where food, goods, sound, and dialogue gather
Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00-17:00 / Sunday, April 12 10:00-15:00 @Ashina Jorakuji
About the Event
Kanbutsue (Buddha bathing ceremony)
Talk show
Main hall live
Everyone knows Christmas. But do you know Buddha's birthday? Let's celebrate the birth of Buddha! Reina Suetomi, Chair of the Okusu Hanamatsuri Executive Committee, appreciating the richness and connections of this land, connected the sea, mountains, flowers, and Buddha; this was the starting point of this festival.
Buddhism is "a teaching that moves away from suffering and towards ease (joy)." We want to create a place where people can naturally encounter these teachings—filled with hints for all who seek happiness—in their daily lives. That is the core thought behind this event.
"I alone am the honored one" - With a new interpretation
These are the words said to have been spoken by Buddha immediately after his birth. Generally...