Mitsuwa Market in Arlington Heights hosts its annual
Bon Odori festival from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3, with food samples, Japanese music, dancing and games. Admission is free.
Mitsuwa Marketplace
100 E. Algonquin, Arlington Heights
(847) 956-6699
The Midwest Buddhist Temple's
53rd annual Ginza Holiday Festival offers food, including chicken teriyaki grilled over hot coals, vegetable makizushi, cold udon and kintoki (snow cone topped with sweet beans), plus a variety of Japanese arts and entertainment, Aug. 8-10.
$4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens (65 years and older) and students, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee St., Chicago (312) 943-7801