The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host a Picture Brides Series on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event will be a special presentation and book signing with Barbara F. Kawakami, author of Picture Bride Stories, which was the 2016 -2017 winner of The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) award for Literature Adult Non-Fiction. This event is presented by both the … [Read more...] about Picture Brides Series at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui
Maui Kite Festival at Keopuolani Park in Wailuku
The second annual Maui Kite Festival will take place at Keopuolani Park on Saturday, Aug. 12. It's hosted by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui, and you're invited to bring your family for a day of fun. You can bring your own kite, and there will be kite decorating kits available for a $5 donation. Prizes will be given to the best decorated kite. Free. 10am. Keopuolani … [Read more...] about Maui Kite Festival at Keopuolani Park in Wailuku
Oshogatsu Traditions Dinner at Wailuku Hongwanji
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui will host their Oshogatsu Traditions Dinner at Wailuku Hongwanji this Wednesday, Dec. 28. The event is open to the general public and will feature mochi pounding and sampling, a New Year’s soup made with mochi and seasonable vegetables, traditional Japanese arts and crafts and more. Tickets are available for purchase at Credit Associates of … [Read more...] about Oshogatsu Traditions Dinner at Wailuku Hongwanji
Shinnen Enkai at Maui Beach Hotel
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui invites you to Shinnen Enkai this Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Maui Beach Hotel. The New Year celebration will begin with a traditional sake welcome followed by cocktail hour and a buffet dinner. The evening’s performances include Matsudai Mitsuyae and students, Maui Taiko, James Yanagida and Yumi Takedatsu. Presale tickets only. $50 Adults, … [Read more...] about Shinnen Enkai at Maui Beach Hotel
Oshogatsu with the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui invites you to Oshogatsu this Monday, Dec. 28 at the Wailuku Hongwanji Social Hall. Featuring mochi pounding and games, the traditional Japanese New Year dinner will also feature New Years soup, known as Ozoni. Guests can also make cards and decorative box crafts. Space is limited. $10 (members)/ $15 (non-members). 5:30pm. Wailuku Hongwanji … [Read more...] about Oshogatsu with the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui