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.
FAMILY
2026 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
Visit the JCCH booth at Hawaiʻi County's annual festival!
February 7 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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February 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair x ペットフェア (Pet Fair)
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
February 14 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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March 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
March 14 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FOOD & DRINK
2026 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! presented by Bank of Hawaiʻi
Enjoy amazing food, refreshing sips, and energizing performances inspired by Japan's street festivals.
April 3 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
INCARCERATION
Ireichō Book of Names Tour - Honolulu, HI
The Ireichō monument honors both those who have gone before us as well as those who carry on the memories and legacies of forced removal, unjust incarceration, and family separation.
April 8 - April 11
FAMILY
April 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
April 11 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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May 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
May 9 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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June 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
June 13 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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July 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
July 11 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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August 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
August 8 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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September 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
September 12 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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October 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
October 10 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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November 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
November 14 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Holiday 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
December 12 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 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.
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