“Pacific Crossing” Gannenmono 150th Concert Series
WHO/WHAT: In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Hawai‘i, the Doris Duke Theatre and the Honolulu Museum of Art brings together artists from Hawai‘i and Japan for original works that pay...
Obon Celebration Performance By Hiromi Junta
WHO/WHAT: Japanese singer, songwriter and composer Hiromi Junta will present a performance of original compositions from her homeland, Tokunoshima, in the Amami
archipelago near Okinawa.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, July 6, at 7:15 p.m. at Lahaina Jodo Mission...
“The Princess and the Iso Peanut”
WHO/WHAT: Manoa Valley Theatre and Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center team up to present “The Princess and the Iso Peanut,” Lisa Matsumoto’s and Roslyn
Catracchia’s local pidgin musical comedy.
What happens when a traditional fairytale...
Obon Ceremony Celebrating 150th Anniversary of the Gannenmono
WHO/WHAT: This commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Gannenmono will begin with an obon service conducted by the Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani of Moiliili Hongwanji Mission.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, July 15, at 4...
Koganji Temple Bon Dance Practice
WHO/WHAT: Koganji Temple members will hold a bon dance practice session in preparation for the temple’s bon dance on Aug. 3 and 4.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, July 22, at 10-11:30 a.m. in the Koganji Temple Social...
“Hawaii Nikkei Legacy Exhibit”
WHO/WHAT: A photographic exhibit highlighting the history and culture of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i presented by the Nisei Veterans Legacy and the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu as part of the Gannenmono 150th...
“The Gannenmono: Their Journey to Hawaii Exhibition”
WHO/WHAT: The Hawai‘i State Archives and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i present a one-day-only exhibition of primary documents from the State Archives’ collection. The documents tell the story of the first organized immigrants...
Hawaii “Irei No HI”
WHO/WHAT: The Battle of Okinawa, which ended on June 23, 1945, after three months of fierce fighting, will be commemorated with a memorial program sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Survivors of the...
Chinowa For People and Pets
WHO/WHAT: Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Hawaii Dazaifu’s annual Chinowa blessing welcomes leashed or caged pets (and even a stuff toy animal to represent your pet) and people.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, June 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hawaii Kotohira...
“Reframing Fukushima After 3.11: Two Stories”
WHO/WHAT: Two films about life after the 2011 Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. The first film, “Haru Yo Koi: Bears, Honey Bees and Akio-san,” tells the struggles of Akio Inomata, a bear hunter, who...
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