Join Temari Hawaiʻi for a special Kadomatsu making event. After learning about the cultural and historical context of kadomatsu, workshop attendees will tie together three angled-cut bamboo stalks and add shore pine and noshi, a folded paper decoration.

Maizome (First Dance of the Year), kicks off the year with a celebration of culture, tradition, and community spirit at the Okinawa Center. Free to attend, potluck style.

Hosted in the heart of Mōʻiliʻili on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival is a community celebration of Hawai‘i’s beloved local and Japanese New Year traditions. Join the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi for a celebration of delicious food, cultural demonstrations, live music and dance, the 74^th Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony, and many other family-friendly festivities.