HINAMATSURI 2024

On March 1, 2024, Consul General Yoshinori Kodama graciously opened his residence to the Japan-America Society of Hawaii for our annual Hinamatsuri celebration in honor of Girl’s Day.  It was a very special occasion and a full house of approximately 40 guests. 

Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) also known as Momo-no-sekku (Peach Festival) is traditionally celebrated by Japanese families to wish for the happiness and healthy growth of their daughters.  In homes, elegant dolls called hina ningyo dressed in ancient court costumes of the Heian Period (794-1185) are displayed.

(L-R) Reyna Kaneko, Consul General Kodama and Lila Frisbie

  Consul General Kodama welcomes guests

Consul Keiko Okawa spoke about the Meaning of Hinamatsuri

Mr. Atsushi Takebayashi leads the group in a sing along

Thank you to our volunteers and Consulate Chef Ito for preparing delicious food dishes!

MAHALO to the gracious staff of the Japanese Consulate!