2025 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! presented by Bank of Hawaiʻi

Mahalo for joining us for the 3rd annual Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai!, a fundraiser for the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi.

Inspired by the vibrant festivals of Japan, Irasshai welcomed over 450 guests to experience street food-inspired tastings, refreshing beverages, and live entertainment. Beneath vibrant lanterns in our outdoor courtyard, over a dozen chefs invited our guests to indulge in tasty bites inspired by Japanese and local flavors. We kanpai (cheers) with friends while enjoying a selection of sake, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage samples. Live musicians created the perfect vibe.

Upstairs offered even more food, drinks, and music! Congratulations to our Golden Ticket travel package and silent auction winners.

We hope you'll join us at Irasshai 2026!

Recap Video

Mahalo to Our Sponsors

This event is made possible through the generous support of the following organizations.

Presenting Sponsor

Matsu 松 (Pine)

 

 

Take 竹 (Bamboo)

Andrew Ogawa     Mark and Joanie Teruya

           

           

 

                 

 

Ume 梅 (Plum)

AHL    Alm ʻOhana    American Savings Bank    Capitol Consultants of Hawaii

Dr. Wilfred Miyasaki DMD    G70    Hawaiʻi Tourism Japan

Howard Hughes Corporation    Koga Engineering & Construction Inc

Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts LP    Matson    Matsukawa Insurance Agency, Inc.

Noguchi & Associates    Nordic PCL Construction, Inc.

PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc.    Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates, Inc.

Takamine Construction, Inc.

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