Today,
April 23
Today,
April 23
EVENT DATE

05/23

54th Annual Hawaii Okinawan Invitational Golf Tournament

LOCATION
Ala Wai Municipal Golf Course, 404 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
DETAILS

Open to all members and guests of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association and affiliated Okinawan clubs, this annual golf tournament brings the community together for friendly competition across multiple flight divisions, including championship, senior, and women’s categories. Participants will compete over multiple rounds, with awards presented at a closing banquet.

Entry Fee:
$160.00 includes green fees, cart fees, City and County of Honolulu user fees, and the awards banquet. Additional banquet tickets are available at $25.00 each.
Super Seniors (75+): $80.00, green fees & cart fees, Sunday user fees & awards banquet.

Entry Deadline: First 120 players or by May 8, 2026, whichever comes first.

EVENT DATE

05/20

JASH: Sister Summit, A Hawaii – Japan Project

LOCATION
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort, Coral Ballroom, 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
DETAILS

Hawai’i and Japan come together once again for a landmark gathering of leaders, innovators, and changemakers when we convene the 2026 Hawai’i–Japan Sister State and Sister City Summit, which will include a Hawai’i–Japan Economic Policy Forum. Building on the extraordinary success of the inaugural 2023 Summit—the largest Hawai’i–Japan international convening in more than two decades—this next chapter promises even greater impact.

From governors and mayors to business, nonprofit, and community leaders, the Sister Summit is where we will sustain, deepen, and expand ties and shape the future together.

With inspiring keynote speakers, timely policy and economic dialogue, dynamic panel discussions, a vibrant marketplace showcasing Hawai’i and Japan, and multiple networking opportunities, this is the place to be for those that have an interest in the Pacific region’s future. Join more than 400 leaders from Hawai’i and Japan as we work toward Creating Our Future – by charting a bold course forward together.

EVENT DATE

04/25

A Chat With The Author: Gwen Muranaka (Maui)

LOCATION
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, 665 Kahului Beach Rd Kahului, HI 96732
DETAILS

Join the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center as they chat with cartoonist and author Gwen Muranaka about her book “Drawing by Heart.”

Gwen Muranaka is a fourth generation Japanese American. For the over 20 years, as a senior editor and journalist she has covered numerous events in the Southern California Japanese American community. Throughout her journalism career, Muranaka has drawn cartoons, including “Noodles,” published weekly in the Japan Times in Tokyo and “Small Kid Time” for Pacific Citizen. Currently she illustrates “Dad’s Three Cats” for The Hawaii Herald and The Rafu Shimpo. She is also a writer for San Times.

EVENT DATE

04/24

Kawaii Kon 2026

LOCATION
Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
DETAILS

Kawaii Kon is an annual three-day celebration of Japanese culture, anime, and pop culture. The event will feature panels, tabletop games, esports, concerts, guest appearances, artists, and exhibitors.

EVENT DATE

04/10

2026 Senior Health and Fitness Fair

LOCATION
Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukeʻe Street Waipahu, HI 96797
DETAILS

The Hawaii United Okinawa Association is excited to welcome everyone to our 16th Annual Senior Fair at the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipio! This FREE event is designed especially for baby boomers, seniors aged 50 and older, and their family caregivers.

What to Expect:
Explore a variety of services and products available to you and your family, including:

Health and Wellness
Fitness and Nutrition
Legal and Financial Services
Government Programs and Benefits
Lifestyle Products and Services
Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities
Medicare/Healthcare Fraud Detection
Medical Alert and Home Security
Special Offer:
This year, our volunteer nurses will provide FREE blood pressure screenings for all attendees!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with valuable resources and support in your community. We look forward to seeing you there!

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