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.

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.