Maui Film Festival’s First Light will feature Miss Hokusai at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center this Thursday, Dec. 22. It's an animated film about the life and works of Japanese artist and ukiyo-e painter Katsushika Hokusai. Viewed from the eyes of his daughter, Katsushika O-Ei, the story is as inspiring as it is beautiful. Throughout the film, you'll see gorgeous scenes … [Read more...] about Maui Film Festival’s First Light features ‘Miss Hokusai’ at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Japanese Culture in Maui
Women’s Association Craft and Food Fair at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
There’s a Women’s Association Craft and Food Fair at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission this Saturday, Oct. 29. This annual event will feature ono grinds like chow fun, bentos, picked vegetables and spam musubi. There will also be locally crafted goods for sale like aprons, blankets, jewelry, handbags and baby items. Other vendors will sell clothing, children’s books and a variety … [Read more...] about Women’s Association Craft and Food Fair at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
Bento Box Making Class at Maui Food Innovation Center
Chef Yanagida will present a Bento Box Making Workshop at the Maui Food Innovation Center at UH Maui College this Friday, Oct. 14. Their will be a hands-on demonstration, food tasting and a class on preparing fresh fish for sashimi and making recipes for a traditional Makunouchi Bento Box. The workshop will feature a short history lesson, tips on artistic presentation and how … [Read more...] about Bento Box Making Class at Maui Food Innovation Center
Zen Archery Workshop at Lahaina Jodo Mission
A Zen Archery Workshop will be take place at the Lahaina Jodo Mission from Saturday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 11. This is a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about Japanese culture on Maui. The workshop will be taught by 88-year old archery instructor Bodhi Hanna Kistner, who will be joined by Rick Jyozen Beal from the Nanka Kyudo Kai Zendo in … [Read more...] about Zen Archery Workshop at Lahaina Jodo Mission
Makawao Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
Maui’s obon festival season is on, and the annual Makawao Hongwanji Mission event will take place this Friday, July 22. The obon service at the Makawao Hongwanji Mission will feature bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and delicious food. Food vendors will ono grinds like chow fun, rolled sushi, teriyaki beef plates, nishime, salads and more. Free. 7pm. Makawao Hongwanji … [Read more...] about Makawao Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival