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JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAI'I

Honoring our heritage

Embracing our diversity

Sharing our future.

ABOUT THE JCCH

OUR MISSION

To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawaiʻi.

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY
2024 JCCH Annual Membership Meeting
An annual members-only event.
September 13 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
COMMUNITY
2024 Nite Makeke
Immerse yourself in the energy of our community at Purple Maiʻa's inaugural Eahou Fest.
September 13 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FAMILY
September 2024 Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor, family friendly monthly event featuring local artists and makers.
September 14 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WORKSHOPS
Keiro no Hi - Mahalo to Our Kūpuna
Complimentary kūpuna workshops in honor of a Japanese public holiday.
September 17 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WORKSHOPS
Kimono Workshop with Billy Matsunaga
An in-person workshop with a visiting kimono teacher!
September 22 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FAMILY
October 2024 Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor, family friendly monthly event featuring local artists and makers.
October 12 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FAMILY
November 2024 Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor, family friendly monthly event featuring local artists and makers.
November 9 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FAMILY
2024 Shichi Go San
Celebrate milestone ages for your keiki at this coming-of-age event.
November 10
FAMILY
Holiday 2024 Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor, family friendly monthly event featuring local artists and makers.
December 14 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FAMILY
2025 New Year's ʻOhana Festival (NYOF)
A family friendly community event featuring entertainment, food, and cultural activities in Mōʻiliʻili, HI!
January 11 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
2025 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai!
Food, drinks, and entertainment in the heart of Mōʻiliʻili, HI.
April 4 | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

EDUCATION

K-5 Grades

Learn about the JCCH's programs and standards-based curricula for elementary school students.

Origami Kabuto Helmet Lesson

Keiki will learn how create their own origami kabuto (helmet) by following step-by-step instructions.

6-12 Grades

View immersive, standards-based programs and curricula designed for secondary school students.

The Story of the Japanese in Hawaiʻi

Students learn about the Foundations of Community through the lens of the Hawaiʻi Japanese American experience.

Continuing Education

The JCCH offers programs for continued learning about Hawaiʻi Japanese culture, traditions, and practices.

Setsubun

Learn about a traditional Japanese holiday to banish evil and misfortune between winter and spring.

  • K-5 Grades
    K-5 Grades

    Learn about the JCCH's programs and standards-based curricula for elementary school students.

    Origami Kabuto Helmet Lesson

    Keiki will learn how create their own origami kabuto (helmet) by following step-by-step instructions.

  • 6-12 Grades
    6-12 Grades

    View immersive, standards-based programs and curricula designed for secondary school students.

    The Story of the Japanese in Hawaiʻi

    Students learn about the Foundations of Community through the lens of the Hawaiʻi Japanese American experience.

  • Continuing Education
    Continuing Education

    The JCCH offers programs for continued learning about Hawaiʻi Japanese culture, traditions, and practices.

    Setsubun

    Learn about a traditional Japanese holiday to banish evil and misfortune between winter and spring.

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