The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui (JCS Maui) recently presented a $1,000 scholarship to H.P. Baldwin High School graduates Layke Yamauchi and Stefani-Frances Sachiko Balala. The JCS Maui Scholarship is an annual scholarship presented to students who are interested in perpetuating the Japanese culture; other criterion include how the students' future education will assist in … [Read more...] about Baldwin graduates receive JCS scholarships
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County Managing Director Keith Regan announces 2016 run for Maui County Council
It should surprise no one that County of Maui Managing Director Keith Regan is running for office. On Friday, June 5, Regan’s wife Lynn Araki-Regan sent out a press release stating that next year her husband would run for the Wailuku County Council seat. That seat’s currently held by Mike Victorino, but term limits bar him from running again in 2016 (which, just to be clear, is … [Read more...] about County Managing Director Keith Regan announces 2016 run for Maui County Council
This Saturday, Jan. 23: Ring In Shinnen Enkai at the Maui Beach Hotel
Ring in Shinnen Enkai with The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui this Saturday at the Maui Beach Hotel. The New Year celebration will begin with a traditional sake welcome. Dinner will follow with a performance by Keith Nakaganeku. Presale tickets ONLY. $50 Adults, $20 Children (6-11 years old), free for children 5 and under. 5:30pm. Maui Beach Hotel (170 W. Ka'ahumanu Ave., … [Read more...] about This Saturday, Jan. 23: Ring In Shinnen Enkai at the Maui Beach Hotel
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui to Honor Deron Furukawa
Deron Furukawa will receive The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui's prestigious Nihon Bunka Award at the annual Shinnen Enkai (New Year's) dinner which will be held Jan. 24 in the Elleair Rainbow Room at the Maui Beach Hotel. The Nihon Bunka award recognizes individuals for their excellence and their contributions to the Japanese arts and culture. It also honors individuals for … [Read more...] about Japanese Cultural Society of Maui to Honor Deron Furukawa
Saturday, Dec. 27: Oshogatsu Traditions Dinner
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui is inviting you to their Oshogatsu Traditions Dinner this Saturday at the Wailuku Hongwanji Social Hall. Members and guests can participate in traditional mochi pounding, cultural games, crafts and more. They will also serve the traditional New Years Eve soup Ozoni. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. $10 (members)/ $15 (non-members). … [Read more...] about Saturday, Dec. 27: Oshogatsu Traditions Dinner