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.
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EDUCATION
Learn about the JCCH's programs and standards-based curricula for elementary school students.
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Keiki will learn how create their own origami kabuto (helmet) by following step-by-step instructions.
View immersive, standards-based programs and curricula designed for secondary school students.
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Students learn about the Foundations of Community through the lens of the Hawaiʻi Japanese American experience.
The JCCH offers programs for continued learning about Hawaiʻi Japanese culture, traditions, and practices.
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Learn about a traditional Japanese holiday to banish evil and misfortune between winter and spring.
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