United Japanese Society of Hawaii (布哇日系人連合協会）

09/14/2026

Thank you to the Daijingu Temple for inviting the United Japanese Socoety of Hawaii to its Autumn Thanksgiving Festival, an opportunity to express our thanks for the year’s harvest, protection and blessings. Following a beautiful service performed by Rev. Akihiro Okada, the members and guests celebrated with various performances and food from Natsunoya.

09/14/2026

Thank you to David Jones, Kelvin Yoda, and all others who helped at the UJSH booth at the Megabon!

09/10/2026

Volunteers are sought for this weekend’s Megabon!!!

Megabon is one of the biggest bon dances in Hawai’i, and this year it will be held at the Leeward Community College parking lot on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

It’s a wonderful chance for us to connect with the community and promote UJSH, our Kenjin Kai, and AJA member organizations.

As a volunteer, you'll be a friendly greeter at our UJSH booth. We'll have a fun, interactive activity with large maps of the world and Japan, where we'll ask guests to place a sticker on the map to show where their families are from. It’s a great way to engage with people, share our mission, and enjoy the festive bon dance atmosphere!

Mega Bon opens at 3:45 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.

Our booth coordinator will be David Jones. We need up to 4 volunteers for each of the following shifts:
Shift 1: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Shift 2: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Please review the important event logistics below:

Location: Leeward Community College Parking Area

Parking: There will be NO public parking at LCC. Please plan to use one of the three designated park-and-ride locations where you can take a shuttle to the event. You can also take the rail, Skyline.

This will be a great opportunity to promote UJSH and be part of the Megabon excitement. We hope you can come out and help!

Ready to join us? Please sign up using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084AA9A92AA2FE3-65446337-ujsh #/

Thank you for your continued support! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

09/10/2026

United Japanese Society of Hawaiʻi (UJSH) invites the community to join us for the 52nd Annual Nenchosha Ian Engei Taikai (Senior Citizen Festival) on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Legacy Ballroom at the Hawaiʻi Okinawa Center in Waipahu.

Held in observance of Japan’s Respect for the Aged Day, this cherished annual tradition provides an opportunity to honor our kūpuna and express our heartfelt gratitude for their many contributions to our families, organizations, and community.

This year, UJSH will recognize and celebrate Nenchosha honorees who attain 80, 88, and 99 years of age in 2026. Honorees will be treated to a special luncheon celebration featuring lively entertainment and fellowship.

While the original nomination deadline has passed, members of the public are warmly invited to attend the festival and help us celebrate these remarkable seniors and the values, wisdom, and traditions they have passed on to future generations.

We hope you will join UJSH for this meaningful celebration as we honor our kūpuna and recognize the important role they continue to play in preserving and strengthening our community. To register: https://ujshawaii.org/event/nenchosha-2026/

09/10/2026

United Japanese Society of Hawaiʻi (UJSH) invites the community to join us for the 52nd Annual Nenchosha Ian Engei Taikai (Senior Citizen Festival) on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Legacy Ballroom at the Hawaiʻi Okinawa Center in Waipahu.

Held in observance of Japan’s Respect for the Aged Day, this cherished annual tradition provides an opportunity to honor our kūpuna and express our heartfelt gratitude for their many contributions to our families, organizations, and community.

This year, UJSH will recognize and celebrate Nenchosha honorees who attain 80, 88, and 99 years of age in 2026. Honorees will be treated to a special luncheon celebration featuring lively entertainment and fellowship.

While the original nomination deadline has passed, members of the public are warmly invited to attend the festival and help us celebrate these remarkable seniors and the values, wisdom, and traditions they have passed on to future generations.

We hope you will join UJSH for this meaningful celebration as we honor our kūpuna and recognize the important role they continue to play in preserving and strengthening our community. To register:

United Japanese Society of Hawaii 52nd Annual Senior Citizen Festival Nenchosha Ian Engei Taikai celebrating the 80th, 88th & 99th year of our kupuna. honoree applications & lunch reservations for the event are available with your member organization.

09/08/2026

09/06/2026

Congratulations to the Hawaii United Okinawa Association on its 75th anniversary and an incredible 44th Annual Okinawan Festival!!

For more info about the 2-day event, visit Okinawanfestival.com.

09/05/2026

Mokuyo53.org warmly invites you to our upcoming cultural seminar and live performance featuring renowned Minyō folk singer and shamisen artist, Anju Madoka!

★ Title: Minyō: Japan’s Ancient "Social Media"!?
★ When: Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Doors open 11:00 AM)
★ Where: Makiki Christian Church (2nd Floor Seminar Hall), 829 Pensacola St., Honolulu
★ Admission: $5 at the door
★ Parking: Free on-site parking (entry via Elm St. or Rycroft St.) / Elevator accessible
★ Host: Mokuyo53.org (Thursday Luncheon Club, Est. 1918)

Discover how traditional Japanese folk songs—from sugarcane field melodies like "Holehole Bushi" to festive classics like "Tanko Bushi"—served as the vital "social network" connecting our ancestors' hearts, news, and collective wisdom.

Enjoy live shamisen music, soulful folk singing, and inspiring cultural stories in a warm, welcoming, and bilingual-friendly setting!

*No pre-registration needed. Walk-ins are always warmly welcomed.

For more information, please visit https://mokuyo53.org/event/minyo-as-ancient-sns/ or email us at [email protected].

スマートフォンやSNSがなかった時代、日本人は歌を通して情報を伝え、人と人とのつながりを育んできました。民謡を「昔のSNS」という視点からひも解き、暮らしの知恵や心を豊かにする歌の力を、三味線の生演奏を交えな...

09/01/2026

Megabon has graciously offered UJSH a booth at its main event on Saturday, September 12th, and we need your help to make it a success.

This is one of the biggest bon dances in Hawaii, and this year it will be held at the Leeward Community College parking lot. It’s a wonderful chance for us to connect with the community and promote UJSH, our Kenjikai, and AJA member organizations.

As a volunteer, you'll be a friendly greeter at our booth. We'll have a fun, interactive activity with large maps of the world and Japan, where we'll ask guests to place a sticker on the map to show where their families are from. It’s a great way to engage with people, share our mission, and enjoy the festive bon dance atmosphere!

Megan Bon opens at 3:45 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.

Our booth coordinator will be David Jones. We need up to 4 volunteers for each of the following shifts:

Shift 1: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Shift 2: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Please review the important event logistics below:

Location: Leeward Community College Parking Area

Parking: There will be NO public parking at LCC. Please plan to use one of the three designated park-and-ride locations where you can take a shuttle to the event. You can also take the rail, Skyline. For detailed maps and transportation information, please visit the official Megabon Website at
https://www.megabonhawaii.com

This will be a great opportunity to promote UJSH and be part of the Megabon excitement. We hope you can come out and help!

Ready to join us? Please sign up using the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084AA9A92AA2FE3-65446337-ujsh #/

We have a fantastic opportunity to share with you! Megabon has graciously offered UJSH a booth at its main event on Saturday, September 12th, and we need your help to make it a success.