Participate in the 10th annual Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden, a relay race inspired by the Japanese tradition of ekiden, where teams of runners complete a looped course from Kapiʻolani Park to Diamond Head. Teams pass a tasuki (sash) between runners as they complete their 5k legs, emphasizing teamwork and connection. The event includes the team ekiden, a 5K fun run/walk, and a children’s race.
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Stephen Miwa shares the rediscovered diary of his father, an A-Bomb Survivor and his quest for peace.
Stephen Miwa will share The Rediscovered Diary of his father, an Atomic Bomb Survivor and His Quest for Peace When the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in August 1945, Japanese schoolboy Larry Fumio Miwa faithfully recorded each day’s events in his diary, despite the massive devastation he experienced firsthand. His eyewitness account of the improbable survival of his family and his solitary treks through the abandoned city bears haunting testimony to this unprecedented tragedy. More than 60 years later, Larry—by then a successful banker in Honolulu, Hawai‘i—rediscovered his childhood diary, which has now been reproduced in collaboration with his son, Stephen Miwa, in Gambare Hiroshima—Don’t Give Up! Newly released by Legacy Isle Publishing, the book includes the complete diary in both Japanese and English, as well as historic photos and vivid illustrations by atom bomb survivors—capturing both the vibrancy of Hiroshima before the bombing and the horrific reality that unfolded afterward. Books available for purchase and signing at the event.
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Barefoot Gen is a powerful animated film that follows six‑year‑old Gen Nakaoka and his family in Hiroshima during the final months of World War II.
Barefoot Gen (83 minutes) is a powerful animated film that follows 6‑year‑old Gen Nakaoka and his family in Hiroshima during the final months of World War II. Through Gen’s eyes, the story reveals the everyday struggles of wartime Japan — food shortages, air‑raid sirens, and a family doing everything they can to hold onto hope.
When the atomic bomb is dropped on Aug. 6, 1945, Gen survives, but his world is shattered. The film traces his and his mother’s fight to endure the devastation that follows: fire, radiation, hunger, and profound loss. Despite the unimaginable circumstances, Gen’s courage and instinct to care for others shine through, offering a deeply human perspective on one of history’s darkest moments.
Please note: The film contains graphic depictions of war, destruction, and injury, which may be difficult for some viewers.
Browse a selection of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items while supporting small business owners. The JCCH Gift Shop and Historical Gallery will be open until 3:00 PM.
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