Nittaidai Martial Arts Exhibition from Japan
WHO/WHAT: The Japan Sports Science University, also known as Nittaidai, presents a martial arts exhibition and workshop. The exhibition will feature karate, judo, shorinji, kendo, kendo, aikido, sumo,...
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Big Island Community Focus – Bon Dance Returns to Naalehu Hongwanji Mission
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View ArticleBig Island Community Focus – Hilo High School Foundation to Honor Taniguchi...
The Hilo High School Foundation will present its Distinguished Alumni Awards to Barry Taniguchi and John Masuhara, posthumously, at the foundation’s 10th annual Recognition Dinner. The dinner will be...
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Hui O Laulima recently awarded cultural grants totaling $10,000 to 10 organizations and individuals for projects aimed at promoting and perpetuating Okinawan culture. Hui O Laulima is a nonprofit...
View Article“Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko” Play Highlights 2020 HJCC Shinnen Enkai
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Year of the Rat with its 75th annual shinnen enkai (New Year’s banquet) on Jan. 24 at the Sheraton Waikiki. About 400 HJCC members and their...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – United Japanese Society Welcomes “Year of the Rat!”
United Japanese Society of Hawaii members and supporters welcomed the “Year of the Rat” at the organization’s shinnenkai at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Manoa Grand Ballroom on Jan. 11. A...
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PBA: 14th Annual Taiko Festival
WHO/WHAT: The Pacific Buddhist Academy presents its 14th annual taiko festival, entitled “Aspirations,” featuring Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko. Taiko drumming is an integral part of the course offerings at...
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Lawrence Miwa, Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Survivor
WHO/WHAT: The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa College of Social Science presents a talk by Lawrence Miwa — Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor — as part of its Beginning and End of the Bomb Exhibition. Tom...
View ArticleTraditional Sino – Japanese Art, A Source of Modern American Architecture
WHO/WHAT: The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa School of Architecture presents “Traditional Sino-Japanese Art as a Source of Modern American Architecture.” It is part of the UHM Center for Japanese...
View ArticleSpotlight – A New Friendship, Honolulu and Kin Town
Jodie Chiemi Ching This year marks 120 years since the first Okinawan immigrants landed on our shores. We are bound by history and bound by aloha. Today, we turn another page by signing this special...
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Celebrating the Spirit of Ikenobo Ikebana
WHO/WHAT: The Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Honolulu Hawaii Chapter will feature an exhibit of various ikebana arrangements from local and Japanese members. This year the organization celebrates its 40th...
View ArticleJCCH Craft and Collectibles Sale
WHO/WHAT: The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will feature local vendors at its craft and collectibles sale. The sale will feature rare Japanese themed antiques, artwork, jewelry, kimono, handmade...
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“Oriental Faddah and Son” by Lee A. Tonouchi
WHO/WHAT: Windward Community College presents “Oriental Faddah and Son,” a semi-autobiographical chronicle of the relationship between a father and his son, delving into the nuances of an Okinawan...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Okinawa’s Begin Set for March 28 Concert in Torrance
The popular Okinawan pop/folk group BEGIN will make its U.S. mainland debut in a concert set for Saturday, March 28, in Torrance, Calif. The 7:30 p.m. concert, sponsored by the Okinawa Association of...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – The Consul General of Japan Holds Emperor’s Birthday Reception
On the evening of Feb. 20, the first birthday reception of the Reiwa Era for Emperor Naruhito was held at the Nu‘uanu residence of Koichi Ito, consul general of Japan. Three hundred eighty guests...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai Welcomes New Year
Close to 100 Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai members came together at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i on Feb. 16 for the organization’s annual general meeting and New Year’s party. Special guests...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Omotesenke Domonkai Holds Hatsugama Tea Ceremony
The Omotesenke Domonkai held a Hatsugama tea ceremony in the Seiköan Tea House at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi on Feb. 15. The ceremony commemorated the 65th anniversary of the establishment...
View ArticleHawaii Mother’s Milk 20th Annual Brunch
WHO/WHAT: Hawaii Mothers’ Milk, Inc. will hold its 20th annual brunch and silent auction themed “Celebrating Family.” “For 45 years, HMMI’s mission has been to support and encourage Hawai‘i moms and...
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Live Stream: HBC Buddha Day Service
WHO/WHAT: This year the Hawaii Buddhist Council will live stream its annual Buddha Day Service due to COVID-19 concerns. Buddah Day, or Hanamatsuri, commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in the...
View ArticleEast Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai Call for Scholarship Applicants
WHO/WHAT: The East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai is currently accepting applicants for up to two $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to begin their post high school education this fall....
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