Honoring Dedication: EMMA's Virtual Luncheon Celebrates Volunteers and Memories
The Ehime Maru Memorial Association (EMMA) recently held a heartfelt virtual luncheon on Tuesday, March 28, 2024, via Zoom, marking a significant occasion to honor and express gratitude to the dedicated volunteers from various local Japanese- American community groups. Hosted by EMMA, this special event celebrated the unwavering commitment of volunteers who have tirelessly contributed to the upkeep and preservation of the Ehime Maru Memorial, nestled in Kakaʻako Waterfront Park.
EHIME MARU MEMORIAL CEREMONY - FEBRUARY 9, 2024
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.
Ehime Maru Memorial Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Ehime Maru Memorial Association (EMMA) hosted a special luncheon via Zoom celebrating the efforts of our dedicated volunteers from local Japanese American community groups who have donated numerous hours of service to clean and maintain the Ehime Maru Memorial in Kakaʻako Waterfront Park. Thanks to weekly cleaning by these volunteers, the memorial remains pristine after over 20 years to honor the memories of those who were lost in the tragic accident.
EHIME MARU MEMORIAL CEREMONY - FEBRUARY 9, 2023
On Thursday, February 9, 2023, the Ehime Maru Memorial Association (EMMA) held a remembrance ceremony for the 22nd anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Uwajima Fisheries High School training ship Ehime Maru at the Ehime Maru Memorial in Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park. The Ehime Maru suffered the loss of nine lives, including four students, two teachers, and three crew members after it was unexpectedly struck by the USS Greeneville submarine.
Ehime Maru Memorial Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the Ehime Maru Memorial Association (EMMA) hosted a special luncheon via Zoom celebrating the efforts of our dedicated volunteers from local Japanese American community groups who have donated numerous hours of service to clean and maintain the Ehime Maru Memorial in Kakaʻako Waterfront Park. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the memorial in 2002, a year after the sinking of the Uwajima Fisheries High School training ship Ehime Maru which suffered the loss of nine lives, including four students, two teachers and three crew members.
EHIME MARU MEMORIAL CEREMONY - FEBRUARY 9, 2022
On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, the Ehime Maru Memorial Association (EMMA) held a remembrance ceremony for the 21st anniversary of the sinking of the Uwajima Fisheries High School training ship Ehime Maru at the Ehime Maru Memorial in Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park. The Ehime Maru suffered the loss of nine lives, including four students, two teachers, and three crew members after it was unexpectedly struck by the USS Greeneville submarine.