About Us
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United Japanese Society of Hawaii
Perpetuating the Spirit of (WA) Unity, Harmony, Togetherness and Peace
The United Japanese Society of Hawaii has carried out its mission to keep our tradition alive since 1958.
Who We Are
Making A Difference
Promoting Harmonious unity
Preserving our precious culture
Honoring the past and creating a brighter future
UJSH strives to perpetuate the Japanese culture and traditions. UJSH strives to perpetuate the Japanese culture and traditions through charitable, educational, religious and community service activities. We hold various Legacy events such as honoring the Outstanding community members who have contributed to the community, honoring and celebrating members who attained 80 years of age, celebrating King David Kalakaua’s Birthday, the Father of Japanese Immigration, and Japanese Speech presentation for the grade school and high school students.
UJSH Overview
Established in
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Legacy Events
Gannenmono
Hawaii’s First Japanese Immigrants
“The People of the First Year” of Emperor Meij’s reign, arriving in 1868. Five women and 136 men sailed 14 days on the ship SCIOTO from Japan to hawaii. These people are called the gannenmono for they arrived in Meiji Gannen,or the first year of Emperor Meiji’s reign. The gannenmono were followed by other immigrants, beginning in 1885, when the first contracted workers arrived under a treaty signed by Emperor Meiji of Japan and King Kalakaua of Hawaii.
Prime Minister Abe
Prime Minister Abe visits Hawaii to pay his respects
In December 2016, Prime Minister Abe visited Hawaii to pay respects for the memorial sites. He visited Pearl Harbor, site of the 1941 bombing, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at the Punchbowl, Ehime maru memorial where 9 boys and men died when the Ehime maru, Japanese fishing vessel collided with the U.S. Navy Submarine in 2001 and Makiki Cemetery where the first Japanese immigrants are resting in the common grave called Yosebaka.
Installation Banquet
Celebration of the New officers
Tsukimi no Kai
Celebrate Moon Viewing Festival
In December 2016, Prime Minister Abe visited Hawaii to pay respects for the memorial sites. He visited Pearl Harbor, site of the 1941 bombing, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at the Punchbowl, Ehime maru memorial where 9 boys and men died when the Ehime maru, Japanese fishing vessel collided with the U.S. Navy Submarine in 2001 and Makiki Cemetery where the first Japanese immigrants are resting in the common grave called Yosebaka.
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Perpetuating the Spirit of (WA)
Unity, Harmony, Togetherness and Peace
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2454 S Beretania St, Ste 303.
Honolulu, HI, HI 96826