Celebrate Aki Matsuri 秋祭り (Fall Festival) at the next JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair! We invite you to join our community celebration during a time traditionally held in appreciation of a successful harvest. Shop with local businesses and watch live entertainment at our pet and family-friendly event. The JCCH Gift Shop and Historical Gallery will be open until 3:00 PM.
Shichi Go San - Keiki Kimono Dressing
Registration for Shichi Go San at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi is now open! Shichi Go San is a Japanese coming-of-age event to celebrate the health and good fortune of young children. Traditionally, this event is to recognize seven-year-old girls, five-year-old boys, and three-year-old girls and boys, but children around these ages are welcome to participate, too. Please contact Expressions directly at [email protected] for all Shichi Go San - Keiki Kimono Dressing inquiries.
COST: $180 for JCCH members** | $200 for non-members
Register Here
What’s included in the JCCH’s Shichi Go San experience?
- Traditional kimono dressing by Masako Formals
- Includes the use of a kimono and accessories for a portrait sitting
- Portrait sitting with Expressions
- Includes a digital download of 10-15 poses with a copyright release
- Shintō blessing by Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
Entertainment Lineup
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Singing Sensei
10:45 - 11:15 AM | Shishimai (Okinawan Lion Dance)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Somei Taiko
12:30 - 1:00 PM | Aloha Hawaii Brother Sister Duo
Meet Our Vendors
| Beverly Seki | 😋 Mochiffle |
| CAS Crafts & Collectibles | Joan Okino |
| Cherry Blossom Festival | Joy Ishihara Labrador |
| 😋 Chibi Confectionery | 😋 Onigiri Onibe |
| 🆕 City and County of Honolulu (Keiki ID cards) | 🆕😋 Ooh You |
| 😋 da_manjuladyLLC | 🆕 Paper Paddle Co. |
| 🆕😋 D’s Steak Truck | 😋 Popcorn Express |
| Eono Designs | 🆕 Pup & Lotl |
| 🆕😋 Fluffy Snow | Sandie’s Creations |
| 😋 FRENCH OHANA | Sawako Shimizu |
| Haitai Hawaii | 🆕 Something Small Hawaii |
| 🆕 HI Kendama | 😋 SweetiE |
| It's About Time | Y's made - Feather and Lace - |
🆕 New Vendor • 😋 Food and Drinks
*Free event admission. 4-hour parking validation with a JCCH Gift Shop purchase.
**Active JCCH members were emailed the Shichi Go San registration link and discount code on September 15, 2026. You may sign up or renew your membership at bit.ly/jcchmember. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (808) 945-7633 ext. 22.