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Resources
Hawaiʻi's favorite cultural day camp program for keiki ages 8-13!
Hoʻokāhi ka iʻlau like ana - "Wield the paddles together"
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Articles
Holiday Gift Ideas from the JCCH Gift Shop
Post Date:
Dec 05, 2024
Staff Picks for Gift Giving
Hope Beyond the Ash - TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui
Post Date:
Apr 16, 2024
A reflection on the inaugural TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Cohort
Events
2025 Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest
Event Date:
Jul 05, 2025
Time:
5:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
A modern street festival experience at Honolulu's Largest Bon Dance.
2025 Megabon
Event Date:
Sep 13, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
For the first time ever, join the JCCH at Hawaiʻiʻs biggest bon dance!
Past Events
Maui Matsuri 2025
Event Date:
May 24, 2025
Time:
3:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Join us in Maui for an annual family-friendly Japanese Festival!
Honouliuli 10th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff Event
Event Date:
Mar 27, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Join us this year in commemorating 10 years of working together to preserve and honor the history of Honouliuli National Historic Site.
Discover the Art of Handcrafted Japanese Tea Ceremony Ceramics
Event Date:
Feb 08, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Browse a selection of handcrafted ceramics made by eight local artists. Each piece is unique!
2025 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
Event Date:
Feb 01, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
Visit the JCCH booth in Waimea, HI at Hawaiʻi County's 32nd annual festival!
2025 Pau Hanafuda (January)
Event Date:
Jan 29, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Enjoy drinks, food, friends, and a beloved local Japanese card game!
2025 New Year's ʻOhana Festival (NYOF)
Event Date:
Jan 11, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
A free family-friendly community event with entertainment, food, and cultural activities for all ages in Mōʻiliʻili, HI!
2024 Give Big Hawaiʻi
Event Date:
Dec 03, 2024
Time:
12:00 AM
- 11:59 PM
People across the globe are making a difference through acts of generosity on 12/3. Are you joining in?
Ghobake Stories with Aunty Ipo
Event Date:
Oct 22, 2024
Time:
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Take a journey into Hawaiʻi's supernatural encounters, and be prepared!
Kauai Matsuri Festival 2024
Event Date:
Oct 12, 2024
Time:
9:15 AM
- 3:00 PM
Visit the JCCH booth at a popular Japanese cultural festival on Kauaʻi!
Kimono Workshop with Billy Matsunaga
Event Date:
Sep 22, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
An in-person workshop with a visiting kimono teacher!
Keiro no Hi - Mahalo to Our Kūpuna
Event Date:
Sep 17, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Complimentary kūpuna workshops in honor of a Japanese public holiday.
2024 JCCH Annual Membership Meeting
Event Date:
Sep 13, 2024
Time:
8:30 AM
- 9:30 AM
An annual members-only event.
2024 Nite Makeke
Event Date:
Sep 13, 2024
Time:
6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the energy of our community at Purple Maiʻa's inaugural Eahou Fest.
Hanging Kokedama Workshop
Event Date:
Aug 17, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Transform a houseplant into a living organic sculpture at Mari's Gardens!
2024 CPB Obon Festival
Event Date:
Aug 16, 2024
Time:
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Visit the JCCH booth at a festival cultural event in Downtown Honolulu!
2024 Lahaina Obon Festival
Event Date:
Aug 10, 2024
Time:
5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Visit the JCCH booth at a community and cultural event hosted in Lahaina, Maui.
2024 fishcake Mini Matsuri Market
Event Date:
Aug 03, 2024
Time:
5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Visit the JCCH booth at fishcake in Kakaʻako, HI.
Get Ready for Obon! A Yukata Workshop
Event Date:
Jun 08, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
- 1:30 PM
A workshop for all ages, genders, and skill levels to prepare for the upcoming festival season.
2024 Children’s Day! at Kahala Mall
Event Date:
May 04, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
Celebrate Children's Day at the mall! Family friendly, free admission and parking.
2024 Allison Izu Spring Collection Fashion Show & Pop Up
Event Date:
Apr 27, 2024
Time:
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Welcome their new spring collection and support local women-owned businesses.
Kawaii Kon Fan Panel
Event Date:
Mar 29, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Meet and speak with some of the people featured in Wakame 若目!
A Glimpse Into Yesteryears: 1959-1961
Event Date:
Feb 21, 2024
Time:
3:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
Preserving and enriching our cherished heritage ft. the Dennis M. Ogawa Nippu Jiji photos
2024 New Year's ʻOhana Festival (NYOF)
Event Date:
Jan 13, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
A family friendly community event featuring entertainment, food, and cultural activities in Mōʻiliʻili, HI!
Kapahulu-Moiliili Lions Club 66th Annual Christmas Parade
Event Date:
Dec 09, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
- 11:50 AM
Celebrate the holiday season with us at a community parade in Mōʻiliʻili, HI.
Searching for Identity: Inheritance and FINDING DOHI Film Screenings
Event Date:
Oct 26, 2023
Time:
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Join us for a unique film screening event at the JCCH.
2023 Safe Falling Presentation by Kupuna Aikido
Event Date:
Oct 07, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
A demonstration of techniques utilizing common-sense principles that can help you prevent injury.
2023 Don't Be Koi Launch Event
Event Date:
Jul 20, 2023
Time:
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
"Don't Be Koi" by Reyn Spooner Supports the JCCH
Talk Story With Author Scott Kikkawa
Event Date:
Apr 22, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
A discussion at the JCCH with local Japanese American author Scott Kikkawa.