JASH | CALENDAR

  • The 34th Annual JASH Friendship Golf Classic will be returning to Mid-Pacific Country Club and is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024.

    https://www.jashawaii.org/2024golf

  • The Taste of JASH @Kaimuki Shokudo event has been rescheduled, and we're delighted to announce that ANA will be sponsoring this events!🎉

    Please update your calendars with the new date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM.

    https://www.jashawaii.org/events/toj-kaimukishokudo

  • As one of JASH’s most prestigious events, the Bridge Awards Event provides an opportunity for members and potential members to show their support for JASH while enjoying an eventful evening featuring a distinguished Keynote Speaker and the presentation of the Bridge Award, which recognizes U.S.-Japan leaders in Hawaii. The Bridge Awards Event also features a silent auction where guests may place bids to win a variety of wonderful items.

Annual Programs

EVENTS | UPCOMING & PAST

U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) Mission Briefing
May
23

U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) Mission Briefing

You are cordially invited to an exclusive event: the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) Mission Briefing, taking place on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 2:00pm-5:45pm at Pearl Harbor. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the PACFLT mission and engage in a Q&A session with key personnel.

Join us for an informative session where you'll learn about the vital work of PACFLT and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to our team. Please note that seating is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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JASH Language Exchange (JASH LangX)
Jun
8

JASH Language Exchange (JASH LangX)

Join this enriching experience where Japanese and English language speakers come together to learn and practice their language skills. Whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this exchange promises meaningful connections and valuable insights into both languages and cultures.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and create lasting friendships.

https://www.jashawaii.org/langx

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The 34th Annual JASH Friendship Golf Classic
Jun
24

The 34th Annual JASH Friendship Golf Classic

The 34th Annual Friendship Golf Classic will be returning to Mid-Pacific Country Club and is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024.

This fundraising event will once again bring our local business community, local dignitaries and individual supporters together to benefit the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) and our many programs that promote cultural exchange between Hawaii and Japan.

We are grateful for the unwavering generosity of our tournament sponsors, volunteers and donors whose support and dedication to our mission has resulted in the continuation and success of this tournament. As a result of the funds raised through this event, it has allowed us to continue our programs statewide, including our educational programs where students develop skills needed to become global citizens of an ever-changing world.

We would be delighted if you would once again support the JASH Friendship Golf Classic by becoming a sponsor or donating in-kind items for the tournament.

Golf website https://www.jashawaii.org/2024golf

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Justin George, dba GS Events Hawaii, at jgeorgehawaii@outlook.com or at 808-778-2747.

With your generosity, we can continue to build on our mission of “promoting understanding and friendship between the people of Japan and the United States through the special and unique perspective of Hawaii.”

We look forward to seeing you on the beautiful greens at Mid-Pacific Country Club on June 24.

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Japan Day
Apr
4

Japan Day

[Closed Event]

At the high school level, Japan Day, held twice a year, has given public and private high school students who are studying Japanese an opportunity to gain hands-on experiences with various Japanese cultural activities, such as ikebana, calligraphy, soroban, bon dance, tea ceremony, kimono wearing, karate, and origami. This program reinforces what the Japanese teachers are teaching in the classroom and expands on their learning through firsthand exposure.​

https://www.jashawaii.org/education/jd

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Peace Forum
Mar
30

Peace Forum

[Closed Event]

Peace Forum

The Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH), in collaboration with the Conflict and Peace Specialist and the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is preparing a Hawaii-Hiroshima Youth Peace Forum to be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

The Hawaii-Hiroshima Youth Peace Forum invites recipients from JASH’s Hiroshima Peace Scholarship (HPS) and its sister program, the Hawaii Heiwa Scholarship (HHS), which each sends two high school students to Hiroshima and Honolulu respectively to learn about that region’s unique history in the World War II era. The Peace Forum also welcomes guest speakers from the Matsunaga Institute to share how they have pursued peace-focused projects in their undergraduate and/or graduate studies.

JASH’s educational programs foster understanding of “different perspectives.” Through the Peace Forum, we hope to provide a space for youth to learn about historical and current events from the perspectives of different countries; share about their experiences, research, and understanding; and engage their curiosity as young Peacebuilders.

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Event featuring Ambassador Kurt Tong on 2024 Elections and Policy Trends Impacting Japan and the Indo-Pacific
Mar
8

Event featuring Ambassador Kurt Tong on 2024 Elections and Policy Trends Impacting Japan and the Indo-Pacific

Countries representing half the world population - including ten in the Indo-Pacific - will participate in what’s been dubbed the biggest election year in history. More than 60 countries will hold various regional, legislative, and presidential elections, including Japan, the U.S., and the Indo-Pacific region. AMB Tong will discuss the potential impact on Japan and the region.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

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21st Annual JASH Japan Wizards Statewide Academic Team Competition
Feb
24

21st Annual JASH Japan Wizards Statewide Academic Team Competition

Congratulations to the 99 students who represented 17 high schools from Oahu, Hawaiʻi and Maui at the 21st Annual JASH Japan Wizards Statewide Academic Team Competition (JWC), presented by Hawaiian Airlines, on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at UH Mānoa Campus Center! Teams were comprised of three students each, with a total of 33 teams competing. The student-teams were tested on their knowledge of various Japan-related topics such as contemporary Japan, culture and traditions, economy, food, geography, history, politics and government, religion, U.S./Hawaii-Japan ties, and of course language. The theme for the 2024 competition was Travel Around Japan!

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EHIME MARU MEMORIAL CEREMONY
Feb
9

EHIME MARU MEMORIAL CEREMONY

On Friday, February 9, 2024, the Ehime Maru Memorial Association (EMMA) held the 23rd remembrance ceremony of the accident that claimed the lives of nine Japanese crew members, including four high school students on board the Uwajima Fisheries High School training ship Ehime Maru. The ceremony was held at the Ehime Maru Memorial site in Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park.

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New Year’s Reception 2024
Jan
24

New Year’s Reception 2024

On January 24, 2024, Governor Josh Green and First Lady Jaime Green graciously opened Washington Place to the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) for our annual New Year’s Reception celebration.

To kick off the Year of the Dragon, JASH President Reyna Kaneko along with Governor Josh Green, Deputy Consul General Mikio Ozawa, Vice Admiral Blake Converse, JASH Board Chair Karen Knudsen, Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram and Linda Rodrigues of Hilton Grand Vacations, Presenting Sponsor of the reception participated in the Kagami Wari ceremony to ring in the New Year.

www.jashawaii.org/news/nyr2024

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