Registration closed on 11/6/2024 at 9:00 AM HST.
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi (JCCH) will host Shichi Go San to celebrate the growth and well-being of Hawaiʻi’s young children. Don't miss out on this special coming-of-age celebration for your keiki!
COST: $76.50 per child for JCCH members with coupon code ($90 for non-members)
Shichi Go San is a Japanese coming-of-age event to celebrate the health and good fortune of young children. Traditionally, this event is to recognize three-year-old and seven-year-old girls, and five-year-old boys, but children around these ages (3-7 years old) are welcome to participate, too.
Included in the JCCH’s Shichi Go San experience:
- Traditional kimono dressing by Masako Formals
- Includes use of kimono and accessories for portrait sitting
- Shintō blessing by Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
- Portrait sitting with Story Tale
- Opportunity to order on-site professional photo prints at an additional cost
- Craft activities and story time with Lori Matsukawa, author of Brave Mrs. Sato
- Chitose Ame candy and bags available for purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
- My child is not between the ages of 3-7 years old. Can they still participate?
- If the child's age falls outside of this range, we kindly request that they do not register at this time.
- I am interested in printed photo packages. How do I purchase them?
- Printed photo packages are not included in the registration cost. We recommend pre-purchasing printed photo packages through the online registration form. Additional printed photo packages may be purchased in person at the event by credit card only.
- I am registering a child on behalf of someone else. Do I need to be present on the day of the event?
- No, the purchaser does not need to be present on the day of the event.
*Participation is by appointment only. Spaces are limited. All sales final. No refunds. JCCH members received access to early registration and a 15% off registration discount code by email on September 17, 2024. You may sign up or renew your membership at bit.ly/jcchmember to receive the discount code.
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