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Japanese Culture in Hawaii
Information about Japanese culture in Hawaii and the
influence of Japanese culture on the Hawaiian culture
of today. Includes Japanese attractions, events,
and organizations in Hawaii, books about Japanese
culture in Japan, Japanese restaurants in Hawaii,
and recipes for Japanese dishes popular in Hawaii.
Japanese Attractions in Hawaii
Byodo-In Temple
The beautiful Byodo-In Japanese Temple in Hawaii is located on the
windward side of Oahu at the base of a steep mountain range.
It is a full scale replica of the Byodo-In Temple built in
998 in the city of Uji, Japan. Oahu's Byodo-In Temple is
located on the grounds of the Valley of the Temples Memorial
Park in Kaneohe. It was built in 1968 to celebrate the
anniversary of the arrival of the Japanese culture in Hawaii.
Brothers in Valor Memorial
The Brothers in Valor Memorial in Waikiki's Fort DeRussy
Park recognizes the contributions of Japanese Americans who
served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Founded in May of 1987 as a result of discussions sparked by the 1985
"100 Years of Japanese in Hawaii" celebration.
The purpose of the center is to share the history,
heritage, and culture of the Japanese American experience in Hawaii.
Japanese Events in Hawaii
Memorial Day Lantern Floating Ceremony
(Oahu)
This annual festival on Magic Island in
Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu features live Hawaiian
and Japanese entertainment and a traditional
Japanese lantern floating ceremony to honor
ancestors and remember those who have passed away.
As the sun is going down, more then 700 lanterns
lit with candles are set afloat. For the first
three years this event was held in Keehi lagoon
but since 2002 it has been held at Magic Island.
Honolulu New Year's Ohana Festival
(Oahu)
The New Year's Ohana Festival at the Japanese Cultural
Center of Hawaii and Moiliili Field is the
largest annual event organized
by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
It typically lasts all day and it features
live entertainment, cultural and martial
arts demonstrations, crafts, books sales,
and Japanese and multicultural food booths.
The 2009 New Year's Ohana Festival took
place on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Joy of Sake
(Oahu Island)
This annual event at the Hawaii Convention Center
sponsored by the International Sake Association
and it features Sake sampling and exhibits. For
more information call 808-739-1000.
Hilo Festival of the Pacific
(Hawaii Island)
This annual event on the Big Island of Hawaii celebrates Japanese influences
on Hawaiian culture and it features a lantern parade,
a Japanese tea ceremony at the Liliuokalani Park
Tea House, contests, arts and crafts, and food booths.
For more information call 808-934-0177.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
(Hawaii Island)
This annual festival on the Big Island of Hawaii is a
celebration of Japanese culture and it features a parade,
bon dancing, Taiko drums, karaoke, art, crafts, and
food booths. Call 808-961-8706 for more information
Other Japanese Culture Events in Hwaii
Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossom Queen Pageant
Girl's Day: March 3
Boy's Day and Children's Day: May 5
Buddha Day: April 8
Bodhi Day: First Sunday in December
Japanese Organizations in Hawaii
Japan America Society of Hawaii
An organization founded on September 28, 1976 to
promote understanding and friendship between the people
of Japan and the United States through the
special and unique perspective of Hawaii
Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
2454 South Beretania Street, Suite 201
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
Phone: 808-949-5531
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui
In 1969 a group of Japanese American women on Maui formed
the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui to perpetuate
their heritage and educate the younger generation
about traditional Japanese culture and values.
Anyone interested in Japanese culture is welcome to join
the society.
Hawaii Association of Teachers of Japanese (HATJ)
Membership is open to teachers, former teachers,
prospective teachers, students, administrators and
others interested in the teaching of Japanese
language, literature, and linguistics at all educational levels
in Hawaii.
Judo Black Belt Association of Hawaii
Founded in 1929 to support local Judo students
in Hawaii by assisting in their travel to
international tournaments and by bringing
world class Judo instructors to Hawaii.
Hawaii Bonsai Association
Founded in 1972 to promote the art and culture of bonsai
to the general public in Hawaii by providing
bonsai knowledge, exhibits, demonstrations, and
educational programs.
Japan Exchange Teaching Alumni Association (JETAA) Hawaii
Organizer of social activities, community service events,
networking events, and cultural appreciation events,
for JETAA members, alumni, family and friends.
UH Japanese Culture Club
This University of Hawaii student club organizes
cultural workshops, community service opportunities,
international exchange events, language exchanges and movie showings.
UH Center for Japanese Studies
Official Web site of the Center for Japanese
Studies at the University of Hawaii Manoa.
More About Japanese Culture in Hawaii
Japanese Immigration to Hawaii
Articles and information about Japanese
immigration to Hawaii.
Japanese Restaurants in Hawaii
Where to find Japanese restaurants, sushi
houses, and Japanese cafes and fast food
outlets in Hawaii.
Japanese in Hawaii: A Bibliography
(PDF)
These materials related to Japanese in
Hawaii are available in the Hawaii and Pacific Section
of the Hawaii State Library at 478 South King Street in
the historic capitol district of Downtown Honolulu.
Japanese Food Recipes
Recipes for Teriyaki Meatballs. and for the breaded
and fried chicken cutlet dish known as Chicken Katsu.
Books
Japanese Pilot Crash landing on Niihjau in 1941
Jan Ken Po: The World of Hawaii's Japanese Americans
Cane Fires: The Anti-Japanese Movement in Hawaii: 1865-1945
No Sword to Bury: Japanese Americans in Hawaii During WWII
The Japanese in Hawaii: A Century of Struggle
Unlikely Liberators: The Men of the 100th and 442nd
Cookbooks
Japanese Cooking Hawaii Style
Hawaii's Bento Box Cookbook: Fun Lunches for Kids
See also:
Japanese Immigration to Hawaii
Other Ethnic Groups to Hawaii
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Related Links
About Hawaii
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Japanese Culture in Hawaii
Japan-America Society of Hawaii
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
50th Anniversary of Japanese Immigration to Hawaii
Japanese Immigration to Hawaii
The Japanese in Hawaii
University of Hawaii Center for Japanese Studies
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