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2026 Keiro no Hi - Mahalo to Our Kūpuna

Event Date: Sep 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free interactive kūpuna workshops hosted in honor of a Japanese public holiday.
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Past Events

Gyotaku Workshop with Naoki Hayashi

Event Date: Aug 01, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn the Japanese art of fish printing!
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Kanzashi Workshop with Angel Weber

Event Date: Jun 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Learn how to create a traditional Japanese hair accessory!
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Ma-ke Die Dead Poetry Writing Workshop

Event Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Using his technique of "talk story poetry" Lee going encourage workshop attendees for write poems honoring da memory of da loved ones dey wen lose.
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2025 Mochitsuki Workshop

Event Date: Dec 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
A hands-on workshop that teaches the traditional method of making mochi.
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Nerikiri Workshop with SweetiE

Event Date: Jul 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Learn how to make a sweet Japanese confection!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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2023 Keiki Ceramic Workshop

Event Date: Nov 11, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
A ceramic workshop for keiki ages 5-13 in partnership with Hawaii Potters' Guild.
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Effective Legacy Planning

Event Date: Nov 04, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Charitable Giving Strategies to Help Fulfill Your Aspirations
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2023 Ikebana Workshop

Event Date: Oct 28, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
An Ikenobo Free Style workshop led by May Hiraoka-Tomita sensei. Learn about the oldest school of floral art in Japan with hands-on practice and demonstration.
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Building the Beloved Community

Event Date: Oct 18, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A public conversation with Puanani Burgess and Alan Murakami.
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