Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai

P.O Box 241056, Honolulu HI 96824

Our History

Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai (HHKK) was established in 1955 to promote fellowship, goodwill and harmony among its Issei and Nisei members, provide them with a connection to their ancestral homeland, share Hiroshima’s unique culture and traditions with others and foster a stronger relationship between Hawaii and Hiroshima and the U.S. and Japan.

The vision of the founders has been perpetuated by succeeding generations of Sansei, Yonsei and Gosei member leaders. With a constantly expanding range of activities and programs, HHKK has also been able to attract younger members, newcomers from Hiroshima, others who are simply “Hiroshima-at-heart,” as well as Japanese Americans who would like to learn more about their Hiroshima heritage.

Today, family picnics, traditional New Year shinnen enkai, an okonomiyaki booth at the annual Ohana Festival, community-wide fundraising drives in response to disasters in Japan and other service projects help members stay connected. Annual college scholarships for Japan-focused study and international youth exchange programs keep young people involved. In 2020 HHKK established a sister kenjinkai relationship with the Tokyo Hiroshima-ken People’s Association.

Members remain steadfast in their deep affection and interest in Hiroshima and its significant history, vibrant culture, rich traditions, unique customs, interesting foods and caring people.

A charter member of the United Japanese Society of Hawaii, HHKK has a proud legacy of stepping up to leadership roles in the Japanese American community. We have spearheaded various community causes and members have risen to prominent positions in government, business, education, religion, the arts and numerous cultural and community organizations. We expect to continue to contribute to the betterment of our community while perpetuating and sharing our Hiroshima culture and traditions with the people of our Hawaii Nei.

Mission

To promote and share the culture and traditions of the Hiroshima Prefecture, particularly with descendants of Hiroshima living on Oahu; to coordinate, foster and promote healthy relationships between the people of the US and Japan by focusing on relationships between Hawaii and Hiroshima Prefecture, and especially between Honolulu and Hiroshima City; to promote fellowship, goodwill and harmony among members; and to coordinate and cooperate with other Hiroshima Kenjin Kai groups within and outside the State of Hawaii.

Events

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Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Booth

Participate at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s Annual Ohana Festival in January preparing and selling over 700 Hiroshima-style okonomiyakis.

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Shinnen Enkai and Membership Meeting/Banquet

Conduct annual membership meeting and Shinnen Enkai banquet. During the event we recognize member that celebrate their 80th birthdays. Congratulatory certificates from the Governor of Hiroshima are presented to each celebrant. Members who are older than 80 that attend the event are also recognized. A delegation of Hiroshima Ambassadors from Hiroshima City are also hosted at this event.

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Family Picnic

Each summer Family members, relatives and friends enjoy their home made bentos or barbecues at Ala Moana Park. Free shaved ice is provided all day while various individual skill and age group games and played and prizes awarded. Each family wins a lucky draw prize. The highlight of the picnic at the end is the Golden Harvest where by age group vegetable, fruits, toilet and kitchen items and schools supplies are spread out in a designated area and by age group are give only one minute to grab or pickup whatever they can hold only in there arms and hands.

Information

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Organization

Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai
ホノルル広島県人会

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Address

P.O Box 241056, Honolulu HI 96824

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Phone

808-561-7694

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Email

HNLHKK@gmail.com

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Website

N/A

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Established

1955

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Founder

Mr. Daizo Sumida

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Members

Over 500 families

Presidents Message

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Wayne T. Miyao

Aloha!

Thank you for your interest in Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai (HHKK). You may know that more immigrant workers came to Hawaii from Hiroshima than any other prefecture in Japan. Today, their descendants and many others with Hiroshima connections play vital roles in our vibrant Island state.

We invite you to join us in our myriad HHKK programs, from educational opportunities here and in Japan for our young people, recognition events for our treasured seniors and a host of fulfilling activities for everyone in between. If the laughter and excitement of summer picnics with fun games and endless shave ice elicit fond memories of “small kid time,” help us to perpetuate this and other traditions for the next generations.

Join us in spreading our proud heritage, culture and history in being “Hiroshima Ambassadors of Aloha”!

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