The Spotlight
July 2026 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. San Jose (CA) Obon Festival - 7/11
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In Japan, the annual Obon festival began as Buddhist commemoration of one's ancestors, whose spirits return to see relatives during the late summer. People perform folk dances (bon odori) outdoors, visit graves, and offer food, as lanterns guide souls home and then float on water to show them the way back to the spirit world.
In America. these Japanese festivals are the largest annual events at Buddhist temples and attract visitors for fun communal celebrations.
We're attending this upcoming weekend in San Jose, CA! Visit us at the AACP booth for colorful and autographed children's books.
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
- 640 N. 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
- Saturday, July 11th, noon - 10 pm
- Sunday, July 12th: noon - 7 pm
B. Palo Alto (CA) Obon Festival - 8/1
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Palo Alto Obon is of the most vibrant Japanese summer traditions in the SF Bay Area. This time honors ancestors through food, dance, and music. Also it is a chance to enjoy bento, BBQ, miso salmon, teriyaki chicken, and sake. Plus see taiko and bonsai demonstrations.
Visit us at the AACP bookstore to get great gifts for friends and family!
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple
- 2751 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Saturday: August 1st: 1 pm - 8 pm
- Sunday, August 2nd: 2 pm - 7:30 pm
C. Summer Night Markets in SF
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Immedium participates in summer night markets in San Francisco's Richmond district.
Mark your calendars on the 3rd Saturday for:
- August 15th: 4 pm - 8 pm
More than a street fair, these fun family events to connects citizens with local merchants, small businesses, and community resources on Clement Street.
Come to our booth for special giveaways and freebies!
We look forward to seeing you in the Outer Richmond.
2. REVIEWS
The Discovery of Ramen
by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin
illustrated by Juan Calle
"...red panda Dao brings classmates Emma and Ethan on a trip to Japan in the 1880s. Together they zip through the decades to witness the evolution of street food, the birth of instant ramen, and the exploding popularity of these yummy noodles around the globe."
- All About Japan
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The Story of Chopsticks
by Ying Chang Compestine
illustrated by YongSheng Xuan
"...illustrated by the talented Yong Sheng Xuan, [these books] delight kids and those who read to them... everyone learns how to handle kuai zi, how their name came about, and some commonsense Chinese style about chopstick use. Using their noodle, the Kang boys accidentally invent a new dish. By the time the tale is told, you will learn how to roll noodles around the tips of your chopsticks in the manner Chinese parents teach their kids."
- Flavor and Fortune
3.
EVENTS
July
7/1: Hip Wah Open House, Piedmont, CA, 5 pm
7/11-12: San Jose Obon, AACP booth, Japantown, San Jose, CA, noon - 7 pm
August
8/1-2: Palo Alto Obon, AACP booth, Palo Alto, CA, 1-8 pm
8/15: Richmond Night Market, San Francisco, CA, pm
Keep reading!
Immedium
P.O. Box 31846
San Francisco, CA 94131
orders@immedium.com
Immedium, Inc. inspires a world of imagination, and creates entertaining books that have multi-dimensional appeal. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover cultural trends from Asia and America. Embracing an increasingly diverse and "multimedia" world, Immedium publishes titles ranging from eye-catching children's books and contemporary non-fiction to commentaries on art and popular culture. Visit us at www.immedium.com
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