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Event featuring Ambassador Kurt Tong
On March 8, 2024, Ambassador(AMB) Kurt Tong delivered a compelling talk on the 2024 Elections and Policy Trends Impacting Japan and the Indo-Pacific at the Pacific Club's Card Room. The event was a resounding success, drawing a full house of approximately 40 esteemed guests.
HINAMATSURI 2024
On March 1, 2024, Consul General Yoshinori Kodama graciously opened his residence to the Japan-America Society of Hawaii for our annual Hinamatsuri celebration in honor of Girl’s Day. It was a very special occasion and a full house of approximately 40 guests.
Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) also known as Momo-no-sekku (Peach Festival) is traditionally celebrated by Japanese families to wish for the happiness and healthy growth of their daughters. In homes, elegant dolls called hina ningyo dressed in ancient court costumes of the Heian Period (794-1185) are displayed.
New Year’s Reception 2024
On January 24, 2024, Governor Josh Green and First Lady Jaime Green graciously opened Washington Place to the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) for our annual New Year’s Reception celebration. To kick off the Year of the Dragon, JASH President Reyna Kaneko along with Governor Josh Green, Deputy Consul General Mikio Ozawa, Vice Admiral Blake Converse, JASH Board Chair Karen Knudsen, Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram and Linda Rodrigues of Hilton Grand Vacations, Presenting Sponsor of the reception participated in the Kagami Wari ceremony to ring in the New Year.
Taste of Jash - Aloha Bento
Tomodachi Holiday Tea
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) members gathered for the annual Tomodachi Holiday Tea at the Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop nestled in Manoa Valley. Almost 20 members and newcomers to JASH reconnected and enjoyed each other’s company, while partaking delicious baked goods and beverages.
2023 Japan-US Military Program (JUMP) in Honolulu
On October 4, 2023, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) had the honor of hosting the Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP) at the Official Residence of the Consul General of Japan in Honolulu.
2023 JASH Bridge Awards Dinner & Silent Auction
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) held its annual Bridge Awards Dinner & Silent Auction, Honoring Traditions at the Alohilani Resort Grand Ballroom.
JASH 5:01 at Halekulani
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, members of the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) were able to connect thanks to the generous support of GIN Corporate Member Halekulani Corporation. Mr. Shigeto Aoki, Senior Vice President and his team welcomed over 60 JASH members who enjoyed delicious pupu and drinks.
Ogasawara-ryu Art Workshop: Traditional Knot Tying
On Friday, June 30, 2023, JASH was honored to host an art workshop featuring Kiyomoto Ogasawara, 32nd generation of the Ogasawara-ryu school of archery, mounted archery, and Reiho (etiquette) of Japan.
A Seminar on Disaster Preparedness & Quick Recovery in Hawaii
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) in partnership with Keidanren USA, the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu and the East-West Center convened for a seminar on Disaster Preparedness & Quick Recovery in Hawaii at the Hawaii Imin International Conference Center.
2022 Japan-US Military Program in Honolulu
On November 14, 2022, JASH had the honor of hosting the Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP) as an in-person event after 2 years of being virtual!
JASH Bridge Awards Dinner & Silent Auction
On Monday, October 10, 2022, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) held its annual Bridge Awards Dinner & Silent Auction, An Evening in Japan at the Sheraton Waikiki, Hawaii Ballroom.
JASH 5:01 Networking Pau Hana at Aloha Beer Co
On September 21, 2022, members of the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) were able to reconnect with old and new friends at the Aloha Beer Company. Mr. Steve Sombrero, owner of Aloha Beer Company and JASH Board Director, opened the HI BRAU Room at Aloha Beer to over 20 guests who enjoyed delicious pupu and drinks.
3rd Annual JASH NexGen Natsumatsuri
On August 17, 2022, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) hosted our Third Annual Natsumatsuri Summer Festival planned and produced by the JASH NexGen Advisory Committee. This year, the Ginza-themed festival was held in-person at the BSIDE lounge + venue at Ward Centre. Almost 200 guests enjoyed reconnecting with each other.
32nd Annual JASH Friendship Golf Classic
On July 18, 2022, JASH held its 32nd Annual Friendship Golf Classic at the Mid-Pacific Country Club. This year’s Classic was again presented by Pacific Guardian Life, a longtime supporter of JASH.
2022 JUMP Program
This year, our annual JASH JUMP program was broadcast via Zoom on February 22, 2022. The program was formatted to encourage audience participation and to create an interactive space for our attendees. Approximately a third of the attendees were military service members or civilian government contractors who served in Japan. Additionally, a quarter of the attendees tuned in from the continental U.S., Canada, Japan, China and the Philippines.
Taste of JASH: Mānoa Honey & Mead
On January 13, 2022, our first program of the new year was the third installment in our Taste of JASH: Nomu Edition virtual pau hana series, this time featuring Yuki Uzuhashi, owner of Mānoa Honey & Mead in Wahiawa. This program was moderated by JASH Nex Gen-er Gina Maeda.