JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAI'I
Honoring our heritage,
Embracing our diversity,
Sharing our future.
ABOUT THE JCCH
OUR MISSION
To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawaiʻi.
COMMUNITY
2025 Pau Hanafuda (October)
Enjoy food, drinks, friends, and a beloved local Japanese card game!
October 29 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FAMILY
November 2025 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair x Aki Matsuri
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
November 8 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FAMILY
Holiday 2025 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
Join us for an outdoor family-friendly event featuring local artists and makers.
December 13 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WORKSHOPS
2025 Mochitsuki Workshop
A hands-on workshop that teaches the traditional method of making mochi.
December 13 | 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
FAMILY
2026 New Year's ʻOhana Festival (NYOF)
A free family-friendly community event with entertainment, food, and cultural activities for all ages in Mōʻiliʻili, HI!
January 11 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FOOD & DRINK
2026 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai!
Enjoy in amazing food, refreshing sips, and energizing performances inspired by Japan's street festivals.
April 3 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
INCARCERATION
Ireichō Book of Names Tour - Honolulu, HI
The Ireichō monument honors both those who have gone before us as well as those who carry on the memories and legacies of forced removal, unjust incarceration, and family separation.
April 8 - April 11
EDUCATION
K-5 Grades
Learn about the JCCH's programs and standards-based curricula for elementary school students.
Origami Kabuto Helmet Lesson
Keiki will learn how create their own origami kabuto (helmet) by following step-by-step instructions.
6-12 Grades
View immersive, standards-based programs and curricula designed for secondary school students.
The Story of the Japanese in Hawaiʻi
Students learn about the Foundations of Community through the lens of the Hawaiʻi Japanese American experience.
Continuing Education
The JCCH offers programs for continued learning about Hawaiʻi Japanese culture, traditions, and practices.
Setsubun
Learn about a traditional Japanese holiday to banish evil and misfortune between winter and spring.
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