
- Jun 30, 2020
JASH Japan Travel Update Webinar
On June 17, 2020, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) hosted a panel discussion webinar entitled, “JASH Japan Travel Update.” This was JASH’s first endeavor at virtual programming and we were very pleased to have 160+ people register to attend the program. Panelists addressed questions such as: What is Japanese sentiment in terms of travel to Hawaii and travel as a whole? What has the loss of the Japanese visitors meant in dollars to our economy? What will it take

- Jun 27, 2020
First Virtual Origami Tutorial with Ashley Nishihara
On Friday, June 19, 2020, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) held the first virtual origami tutorial with Hawaii’s Origami Swami, Ashley Nishihara with attendees joining from the comfort of their house on Big Island, Maui and Oahu. Origami is a simple craft that doesn’t require any special equipment, yet is very practical as you can utilize your paper creations as personalized gifts or to decorate your house. Ashley provided step-by-step instructions, which were easy

- Jun 26, 2020
JASH Weekly Update 6/25
Dear Members and Friends of JASH:
Welcome to our JASH Weekly Update! We hope this email finds you and your family safe and in good health.
As you know, JASH’s mission is and continues to be bridging the U.S.-Japan relations through the unique perspective of Hawaii. To ensure this important work continues, one of JASH’s initiatives has been to cultivate the next generation of leaders. We’re excited to announce the inaugural JASH Virtual Natsumatsuri being planned and o

- Jun 18, 2020
JASH Weekly Update 6/18
Dear Members and Friends of JASH,
Welcome to our JASH Weekly Update! We hope this email finds you and your family safe and in good health.
Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, is just around the corner! Are you still looking for simple but meaningful gift ideas that are easy on the budget and fun for kids to express how much you/they love and appreciate him? We have a perfect option for you!
Please join our FREE origami virtual tutorial with Hawaii’s Origami Swami, Ashley Nis

- Jun 5, 2020
Catch up with local restaurant Zigu
Dear Members and Friends of JASH:
Welcome to our JASH Weekly Update! We hope this email finds you and your family safe and in good health.
This week we’d like to feature Zigu Restaurant where JASH hosted the Taste of JASH – Ehime last August. Jakoten (fishcake), Imodaki (hotpot), Wasabi Shrimp and Poke Roll were some of the dishes served and prepared especially for our JASH guests.
They are open daily from 11:30am to 8:00pm and offer curbside pick-up. Call to order: 808