The United Japanese Society of Hawaii strives to promote the study of Japanese language and culture throughout the State of Hawaii. Once again, we will recognize students who excel in the Japanese language at our 2024 Hanashikata Japanese Language Achievement & Speech Program. This year’s program will be a virtual program on our Youtube Channel. Students from grades 4-12 from various schools around the state of Hawaii have submitted a video and English/Japanese Translation of a prepared individual speech or a situational skit with a partner. We hope that you enjoy the videos that the students worked hard to create and we applaud these students for their hard work and […]

Please join us in recognizing and honoring the 2023 recipients of the Imperial Decorations by the Government of Japan and Kenjin Kai Young Achiever Honorees. When Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm (registration begins at 9:30 am) What Buffet luncheon Fellowship with old & new friends Entertainment Silent auction to benefit the Mauians Impacted by the Maui Wildfires Lucky number drawings Craft booths Cost $65 if paying by 12/19 $70 after 12/19 $30 for children 3-8 years old Validated parking: $8 Final reservation date: December 28. 2023 Where Generations Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu Purchase Tickets For questions, please call […]

Family and friends are welcome. Customized tour just for UJSH. Join a tour with Kanzo Nara as your personal guide to enjoy the fine cuisines of Hokkaido during the autumn season of September. For Sushi lovers September is the best season for Ikura, Kani, Ika and much more. Tour will include a visit to the indigenous people of Hokkaido, the Ainu village of Shiroai, as well as a visit to the Hokkaido prefecture assembly. Our sister state of Hawaii will be rekindled on this trip. Pre-reservation Tour Dates Hokkaido Tour Sep.05 -13 Sep 5 Sep 6 Sep 7 Sep 8 Sep 9 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 […]