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7th annual Tampa Japanese Summer Festival

On June 8th, a few leaders of Rissho Kosei-kai of Tampa Bay gathered at the 7th annual Tampa Japanese Summer Festival. This event, organized by JETAA, offers an opportunity for the public to experience Japanese culture in a traditional natsu matsuri. Traditional dances, martial arts, and music were on display, as well as a variety of booths with Japanese food, games, and other cultural activities. This is the second year that Rissho Kosei-kai of Tampa Bay has participated in this event. In their booth they promoted their Buddhist Center and its activities with brochures and newsletters, as well as sold books on Buddhism.