2026 New Year's ʻOhana Festival - Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

January 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

Event Planned By Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi

Category: Family

Mahalo for joining us at the 33rd Annual New Year's ʻOhana Festival! 🐴

Hosted in the heart of Mōʻiliʻili on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the New Year's ʻOhana Festival (NYOF) is a community celebration of Hawai‘i's beloved local and Japanese New Year traditions. Mark your calendars and join us for delicious food, cultural demonstrations, live music and dance, the 74^th Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony, and many other family-friendly festivities. Free event admission.

Use the hashtag #NYOF2026 and tag @jcchawaii to share your festival experience. For event inquiries, please email [email protected].

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Confirmed Vendors

Click to view the vendors and organizations participating in this year's festival. Plan out your day using our entertainment lineup (performance times and location). Check back for updates!

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Festival Highlights

JCCH SOBA FUNDRAISER BOOTH: The JCCH Board of Directors will be serving delicious soba bowls featuring Sun Noodle's Kalo Noodles, a product developed in collaboration with Chef Gooch using locally grown taro and fresh poi. Enjoy this tasty dish while supporting the JCCH!

FUKUBUKURO AT THE GIFT SHOP: Inspired by Japan's New Year's tradition, Fukubukuro (lucky bags) offers customers the chance to purchase retail items at special discounted prices. Each Gift Shop mystery package includes a selection of traditional and pop culture items imported from around the world. Watch our Instagram reel for a sneak peek. Limited quantities are available in-store only beginning on 1/11.*

2026 YEAR OF THE HORSE T-SHIRTS: Inspired by hanafuda (flower cards), elements from Japanese and local culture surround our horse, a symbol of freedom, strength, and success. Visit the JCCH Gift Shop (in-store or online) to purchase our new t-shirt designed by Sumofish. Multiple sizes and styles are available. Quantities are limited.

Parking and Transportation

FREE PARKING: Washington Middle School

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE: A complimentary shuttle will run between shuttle stops at the JCCH (near the red Torii gate along South Beretania Street) and Washington Middle School (entrance along South King Street). The first shuttle will begin at Washington Middle School at 9:00 AM, and the last shuttle will leave the JCCH at 3:30 PM.

PAID PARKING: Varsity Building | Flat $8.99 all day, including tax and service fees

Do not park at Longs Drugs, Yakiniku Korea House, and other nearby businesses. Cars will be towed. The JCCH parking structure will not be available to the public. Please consider carpooling, rideshare, and other transportation options!