Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i A nonprofit organization offering educational programming related to the evolving Hawaiʻi Japanese American experience.
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HOURS
Gallery and Gift Shop: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Resource Center and Administrative Office: By appointment only

For more information and modified hours, please visit www.jcchawaii.org.

08/21/2026

Experience a Japanese summer festival in Hawaiʻi! 🏮🌝

You're invited to our night market in Mōʻiliʻili inspired by natsumatsuri 夏祭り, a cherished Japanese tradition that brings communities together. Support small local craft, food, and drink vendors at our pet and family-friendly event.

🛍️😋 OUR VENDORS: Bossy Baker • Cane Haul Road, Ltd. • Corrie's Cute Creations • Fujiyama Texas on Da Wheels • Guru Guru Kitchen • Hapa.made • Hungry Jon's Place • Joy Ishihara Labrador • Kajiya • Local Poke Bowl • Mise Kimono • Mizmatched Star LLC x Amai Star Cafe • Nalo Made Lemonade • Popcorn Express • Sunbeams Creamery • TaMaDa Sweets • Takoyaki Yamachan • Teruya's Andagi • Uluonalani Designs • Waba Snacks • YAMITSUKI (SENBEI OYAJI)

🍻 BEER GARDEN**
$9 per drink ticket. Enjoy local craft beer by Beer Lab HI. A portion of all sale proceeds will support the JCCH.

🎵 LIVE PERFORMANCE
Check out beat maker, DJ, and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artist Scott Ohtoro performing live in the JCCH courtyard from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
🕓 4:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 JCCH 1st Floor Courtyard & Breezeway

➡️ Vendor Lineup + Event Highlights: bit.ly/jcchnatsumatsuri

📣 Join our team! The JCCH is seeking to hire a motivated, hard-working individual for the following position:🛍️ Retail M...
08/20/2026

📣 Join our team! The JCCH is seeking to hire a motivated, hard-working individual for the following position:

🛍️ Retail Manager (Full-Time)

➡️ Learn more at www.jcchawaii.org/careers

08/15/2026

Let's learn how to dance to Fukushima Ondo! 🌝🥁👘

Originating from the Sōma region, this song is known for its big drums, flutes, and whistles. It's one of the liveliest songs you'll hear at a bon dance! Follow our step-by-step moves led by Nishikawa Minokimi.

Bon odori 盆踊り is a Japanese dance traditionally held during お盆 (Lantern Festival), a time to gather with family and friends to honor our ancestors. In Hawaiʻi, Obon season is an extended summer celebration of food and dance.

📆 2026 BON DANCE SCHEDULE
Visit our website for Hawaiʻi’s list of events from now through October at bit.ly/jcchobon

08/14/2026

Kendama is back! 🔴💥

A classic Japanese skill toy, challenges players to improve their focus, coordination, and discipline while having fun.

Made in Japan by Yamagata Koubou, JKA-certified competition Oozora Kendama are available in a variety of colors at the .

🕘 GIFT SHOP HOURS*
Wednesday - Saturday • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Purchases made at the Gift Shop help to support our nonprofit's programs and educational resources. 🎋🎏📚

Mahalo for the demo, Logan! 🤙

Let’s learn about natsumatsuri (夏祭り)! 🌝👘🥢During the months of June through August, communities in Japan will gather for ...
08/10/2026

Let’s learn about natsumatsuri (夏祭り)! 🌝👘🥢

During the months of June through August, communities in Japan will gather for a summertime celebration. At these festivals, you may discover yatai 屋台 (food stalls), games, music, bon dance, and fireworks! In Hawaiʻi, festivals may look a little different, but they are an important part of bringing the local community together and keeping cultural traditions alive!

🏮 NATSUMATSURI AT THE JCCH
Save the date for our local version of a Japanese summer festival in Hawaiʻi! Support small local craft, food, and drink vendors at our pet and family-friendly night market in Mōʻiliʻili on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Free event admission. ➡️ https://www.jcchawaii.org/events/2026-natsumatsuri

Each week, our volunteers provide us with a seasonal ikebana arrangement to beautify the JCCH administrative office lo...
08/05/2026

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):

🔸 Gale Kobayashi, Ikenobo
🔸 Yukari Sato, Sogetsu
🔸 Shannon Teves, Sogetsu
🔸 Arlene Horiuchi, Ohara

holds a special place in our history, and we are eager to see how it evolves as a national historic site. 🏞️For decade...
07/31/2026

holds a special place in our history, and we are eager to see how it evolves as a national historic site. 🏞️

For decades, the JCCH and its volunteers have worked alongside community partners, including Honouliuli National Historic Site and Bayer U.S. 🇺🇸 | Hawaii, to research, preserve, and share the site’s important history, such as when it became a national monument in 2015 and the years of public tours we’ve conducted to the site. We’re honored to share some moments from our journey.

Mahalo to NPS for starting their own public tours. We look forward to a future where visitors of all abilities may access and experience this meaningful historic space.

Meet and shop with local vendors at the next JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair! Browse a selection of Japanese and Japanese...
07/29/2026

Meet and shop with local vendors at the next 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. Event highlights include:

🎤 OHANA ARTS
An all-youth cast from Ohana Arts will perform songs from PEACE ON YOUR WINGS, a musical inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki and her one thousand paper cranes. The performance will begin at 10:00 AM. Following the performance, visit their outreach and merch booth near the stage.

🎟️ 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, August 8, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Gift Shop open until 3:00 PM)
📍 JCCH 1st Floor Courtyard & Breezeway

Cool off this summer with a tenugui! ☀️A tenugui is a traditional Japanese cloth often worn at a bon dance as a stylish ...
07/24/2026

Cool off this summer with a tenugui! ☀️

A tenugui is a traditional Japanese cloth often worn at a bon dance as a stylish accessory and to help keep sweat away.

Shop traditional tenugui in a variety of colors and designs at the . Made from 100% cotton, these versatile cloths are highly absorbent and quick-drying. They are perfect as a festival accessory and for everyday use.

🕘 GIFT SHOP HOURS*
Wednesday - Saturday • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Purchases made at the Gift Shop help to support our nonprofit’s programs and educational resources. 🎋🎏📚

A Summer Night Market in Mōʻiliʻili 🏮🌝We’re hosting a local version of a Japanese summer festival in Hawaiʻi! Join us an...
07/17/2026

A Summer Night Market in Mōʻiliʻili 🏮🌝

We’re hosting a local version of a Japanese summer festival in Hawaiʻi! Join us and support small local craft, food, and drink vendors at our pet and family-friendly event.

🛍️😋 OUR VENDORS: Bossy Baker • Cane Haul Road, Ltd. • Corrie's Cute Creations • Fujiyama Texas on Da Wheels • Guru Guru Kitchen • Hapa.made • Hungry Jon's Place • Joy Ishihara Labrador • Kajiya • Local Poke Bowl • Mise Kimono • Mizmatched Star LLC x Amai Star Cafe • Nalo Made Lemonade • Popcorn Express • Sunbeams Creamery • TaMaDa Sweets • Takoyaki Yamachan • Teruya's Andagi • Uluonalani Designs • Waba Snacks • YAMITSUKI (SENBEI OYAJI)

🍻 BEER GARDEN**
$9 per drink ticket. Enjoy local craft beer by Beer Lab HI. A portion of all sale proceeds will support the JCCH.

🎵 LIVE PERFORMANCE
Check out beat maker, DJ, and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artist Ohtoro performing live in the JCCH courtyard from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
🕓 4:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 JCCH 1st Floor Courtyard & Breezeway

➡️ Vendor Lineup + Event Highlights: bit.ly/jcchnatsumatsuri

Address

2454 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI
96826

Telephone

+18089457633

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