Following the conclusion of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s annual Legislative Assembly, delegates and other guests will gather at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort for the 2026 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Recognition Luncheon.

The awards recognize the individuals’ personal and professional achievements and their contributions to the community. We welcome you to celebrate this honor with them.

San Jose Taiko’s highly-acclaimed Swingposium employs the power of performance to teach about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Swingposium is an immersive production that combines taiko, jazz, swing dance, and theatre to tell a
hidden history of one way Japanese Americans maintained morale in World War II “internment camps” –
through swing dances with live big band music. The audience is surrounded with the sights and sounds
in a fictional mess hall serving as a dance hall behind barbed wire. Active participation pulls them
deeply into the emotional trajectory of the story: the fear and loss of being incarcerated without due
process, the struggle to maintain dignity and hope, and the perseverance of the human spirit.

Join the fun at the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce’s Meishi Koukan Networking Event, presented by the Small Business Advocacy Committee (SBAC) and Membership Development Committee (MDC). “Meishi koukan” (名刺交換) is the Japanese custom of formally exchanging business cards as a way to build respectful, professional connections.

Held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Beer Lab Puck’s Alley, this networking evening offers a unique opportunity to connect with professionals while enjoying drinks, food, and prizes.

The inaugural Explore Asia Fest 2026 celebrates culture, community, and the joy of welcoming the Lunar New Year as we usher in the Year of the Horse. This family-friendly festival brings together Asian communities, including Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more, for a day of food, arts, and cultural experiences.

Enjoy Asian cuisine, pop-up crafts and shopping, art and collectibles, anime and K-pop, cultural village experiences, kids’ games and activities, and live entertainment and performances. Free admission and fun for all ages!

The “Japan Folk Festival” is a unique cultural exchange event featuring dance, music, taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), traditional crafts, and more.

This charity event supports the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture and the preservation of Hawaii Theatre.