Matsuri Kaua‘i

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall 4191 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, United States

Meet and Greet Takamiyama

Kona Hongwanjin Buddhist Temple Social Hall 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy,, Kealakekua, United States

Come and meet and talk story, take pictures, get an autograph with retired Hawaiian Sumo Wrestler Jesse Kuhaulua. We will also be showing Jesse’s commercials and will be giving away Sumo related items. Admission is free and we are hosting a pot luck lunch featuring Randy’s Huli Chicken. We are also encouraging all participants to […]

Free

Tsukimi no Kai

Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI, United States

A culturally enriching event under the full moon. Bishop Museum has partnered with the United Japanese Society of Hawaii to bring their annual Tsukimi no Kai (Full Moon Viewing). Moon-viewing parties are a tradition in Japan, where friends gather to admire the beauty of the full moon. The custom, which was introduced to Japan from […]

$15

“Hou On Sha Toku – A Selfless Resolve with Sincere Honor & Gratitude”, Master Grant “Sandaa” Murata Solo Recital

Hawaii Theatre 1130 Bethel St, Honolulu, HI, United States

The Ryukyu Koten Afuso-Ryu Ongaku Kenkyu Choichi Kai U.S.A. will present Hawaii’s first solo uta-sanshin recital at the historic Hawaii Theatre. The performance, entitled “Ho On Sha Toku – A Selfless Resolve With Sincere Honor & Gratitude” will feature Master Grant “Sandaa" Murata honoring his ancestors, all of his Sensei and elders. Their guidance continues […]

$50

150th First Japanese Immigration Anniversary “Misora Hibari” Film and Concert

Neal S. Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

As the first Japanese music tours after the war, Hawaii was the first place Hibari Misora tours with 8 shows at the age of 12. She did a charity show to raise money for the 100th Battalion Veterans Center. As we celebrate 150th year of Japanese immigration, we trace back Hibari Misora's and Japanese immigrants […]