Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i

09/11/2026

Each week, our volunteers provide us with a seasonal ikebana arrangement to beautify the JCCH administrative office lobby. 💐

These are the latest arrangements created by our talented artists (top left, clockwise):

🔸 May Hiraoka-Tomita, Ikenobo
🔸 Susan Hirate, Ohara
🔸 Susan Hirate, Ohara
🔸 Shizuyo Kikuta, Sogetsu

09/11/2026

FEATURED VENDORS: We are excited to welcome new vendors, Taira Chiropractic and Thai Vientiane Restaurant. Taira Chiropractic, known for their excellent patient education and effective chiropractic adjustments, will offer paid services including chair massages, IV therapy, and acupuncture. New food vendor Thai Vientiane Restaurant will offer tasty Thai and Laotian grab-and-go options along with fresh fruit.

09/09/2026

09/05/2026

Apply for Hoʻohana Cohort 4! 🤝

Rooted in the principles of aloha and cross-cultural relationship building, the Hoʻohana Cohort Program prepares participants to become thoughtful, effective leaders through mentorship, experiential learning, and nonprofit board engagement.

⏳ Applications are due by Monday, September 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM HST.

➡️ Apply at bit.ly/hoohanacohort

09/03/2026

You can make an impact through ! 🤩

From now through September 30, visit any , Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms checkout to support the JCCH through Foodland Hawaii’s Annual Community Matching Gifts program. Here’s what you need when you’re ready to give:

🔸 Your Maikaʻi Member card (or phone number)
🔸 Our organization name (or code: 77214)
🔸 Your donation amount (up to $249)

100% of your gift will be donated to our nonprofit organization, and Foodland will also match a portion of your contribution. Mahalo for your support! 🤙
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09/03/2026

Let’s try JAPANESE-STYLE EGG SALAD SANDWICH 🥚

😋 Creamy filling + rich flavor
🍞 Crust-free, locally baked bread
🏪 Available at all 67 7ElevenHI locations (while supplies last)

This reminds us of what we’d find at a konbini コンビニ (convenience store). Mahalo to 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi for offering a taste of Japan! 🇯🇵

09/01/2026

Join us for a morning of shopping local, trading, and taking advantage of a great end-of-summer deal at the JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair! Browse a selection of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items while supporting small business owners. The and Historical Gallery will be open until 3:00 PM. A list of this month’s vendors is now available on our event page: https://www.jcchawaii.org/events/september-2026-ccf

Event highlights include:

🔃 TRADING TABLE
Bring anything you’d like to trade: Happy Meal toys (Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla, BT21, etc.), collectibles, and figurines. Meet-ups will be in the Gift Shop during craft fair hours. Spread the word for a greater chance to complete your collection and meet other local collectors!

🛍️ バーゲン - BIG SUMMER SALE*
From September 9-26, 2026, receive 50% off a huge selection of preloved in-store items at the Gift Shop for a limited time only. Dishes, lacquerware, figurines, and other treasures will be available for purchase at unbeatable prices!

🎟️ FREE GALLERY ADMISSION
Did you know that the JCCH’s Okage Sama De Historical Gallery offers free admission during the craft fair? Learn about the multi-generational history of the Japanese in Hawaiʻi through our self-guided exhibit. Donations are appreciated.

📆 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Gift Shop open until 3:00 PM)
📍 JCCH 1st Floor Courtyard & Breezeway

09/01/2026

Attention UH students! The JCCH is now accepting college scholarship applications for Fall 2026. 🎓 This year, we are pleased to offer two scholarship opportunities:

🌟 Sekiya Scholarship
🌟 Nakamoto-Hiraoka Ethnic Studies Scholarship

Swipe to view our program qualifications. Mahalo to the Sekiya of Fukuoka/Hawaiʻi Endowment Fund and the Nakamoto-Hiraoka ʻohana for their support of youth education.

⏳ Applications are due by Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM HST.

➡️ Apply at bit.ly/jcchscholarship

08/28/2026

Explore the remarkable world of tsukemono (Japan’s pickles)! 🥒

Join us for a lively, flavor-packed morning with author Aya H. Kimura in conversation with celebrated scholar Christine Yano. Whether you’re a fermentation enthusiast, an environmental activist, or simply someone who loves a good story over food, this event promises new flavors, surprising history, and plenty to talk about long after the last tsukemono is gone.

Copies of the book, Fermenting For The Future, will be available for purchase at the . Admission is free, but registration is required.

📆 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕙 10:00 - 11:30 AM

➡️ Spaces are limited. Register at bit.ly/jcchpanel

08/27/2026

2026 Camp Memories 🏕️

66 keiki (ages 7 through 13) joined us at summer camp for five engaging days of cultural exploration and hands-on learning. This year brought new experiences for our campers, including painting, forest bathing, and nerikiri.

Mahalo to our sensei, counselors, volunteers, grantors, and camp families for a safe and memorable summer! 💛

🎞️ Watch our full camp recap video on YouTube: bit.ly/JCCHYouTube