The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center on Maui will host an Ikebana Workshop led by Kay Hanano. Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. The workshop will be $45 per person and includes flowers, a kenzan, a container, and a mini lunch from Keyakiya.
Join the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi for a hands-on workshop that teaches the traditional method of making mochi.
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 74th Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony, and many other family-friendly festivities.
San Times honors the three generations – Sansei, Yonsei, and Gosei – who are now responsible for keeping the values and traditions of our Issei and Nisei ancestors alive and to continue telling Japanese American stories for the future generations to learn from. San Times will be a resource for anyone wanting to learn more about our community, featuring videos, pictures, and stories about the past, present, and future.
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