On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) hosted its 48th Annual Bridge Awards Dinner & Silent Auction at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Grand Ballroom. With this year’s theme, "GO-EN (ご縁): Destined Connection," the event honored two prominent couples, Roy & Denise Yamaguchi and Kenny & Chizuko Endo, for their outstanding contributions to promoting friendship and understanding between Hawaii and Japan.