Preserving the past, to build the future.
昨日を保存して、明日を作る人を育てる

The Untold Story: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i

March 2nd, 2013

Within 48 hours of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i authorities arrested several hundred local Japanese on O‘ahu, Maui, Hawai‘i and Kaua‘i. In total, over 2,000 men and women of Japanese ancestry were arrested, detained and interned in Hawai‘i. The Untold Story, produced by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, is the first full-length documentary to chronicle this little known story in Hawai‘i’s history. This event is co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Japanese Center.

Mahalo to the film’s sponsors: Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program National Park Service, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Island Insurance Foundation, The Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, and the Japanese American Citizens League - Honolulu Chapter.

“This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of the Interior.”
This material received Federal financial assistance for the preservation and interpretation of U.S. confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in its federally funded assisted projects. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to:

Special Screening Saturday, March 23 at Hawai‘i Japanese Center - Hilo 751 Kanoelehua Avenue
Two Screenings (10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)

Ticket price Tickets may be purchased at:
$8.00 Book Gallery (259 Keawe Street)
KTA Super Stores Puainako
(50 East Puainako Street)

Poster is here

Office of Equal Opportunity National Park Service
1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240
For more information, please call (808) 945-7633 or visit our website at http://www.jcch.com.

HINAMATSURI Girl’s Day Festival

February 28th, 2013

HINAMATSURI Girl’s Day Festival

Saturday March 2nd, 2013, 10:00- 3:00 PM
1pm- Mini Cherry blossom princess contest.

1st Annual Girls Day Mini Cherry Blossom princesses… Come and be a part of our parade of girls (0 to 16). Ribbons and small prizes. Starts at 1pm. Opening of our new HJC Mukashi Mukashi aru tokoro ni Gift Shop. Big Island Crafters, lucky number drawings, demonstrations and more…A fun family event.!

Art of Tea
Tea Demonstration by the Urasenke Hilo Association
Doll Display
Japanese Girls Day Dolls
Kids Craft Corner
By Ben Franklin Crafts. Enter poster drawing & Origami making.
Koto Demonstration
Students of Shizuko Akamine
Calligraphy Demonstration
Dr. Junichi Nomura, Astronomer, Subaru Telescope
Food Demonstration
“The Ladies of Subaru Telescope”
Children’s Songs
Big Island Karaoke Singers
Taiko Demonstration
Puna Taiko
Ikebana display
Ikenobo Ikebana Group
Pain Relief Therapy
Mr. Richard Fukui.
Kimono Dressing
Kimono dressing & picture taking
Children books for sale
Book gallery

Download Original Poster

Ohta san Super Concert - Hawai`i Japanese Center presentes

June 14th, 2012

Hawai`i Japanese Center presentes

Ukulele Legend Ohta san Super Concert
10th Anniversary of Hawaii Japanese Center Tanabata Festival 2012

Guest Appearance : Nando Swan

Saturday, July 7th, 2:00 p.m. at Naniloa Crown Room

Donation $20

Ticket available at Book Gallery located at 259 Keawe St.

&

at the door on the day of the performance

Please call Hawai`i Japanese Center at 345-4321 for more information.

Ohta san Super Concert 2012

Japanese Movie Day, Saturday, June 23, 2012

June 14th, 2012

Hawai`i Japanese Center & Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu presents

Japanese Movie Day at  Saturday, June 23, 2012

  • 10:00 a.m. Wanko no Shima (Story fo Dog & Family)
  • 2:00 p.m. Fukushima Hula Girls
  • No fee required

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Place: Hawai`i Japanese Center

751 Kanoelehua Ave.

Hawaii Japanese Center Members can get a reserved seat.

Please call 345-4321.

Please call Hawai`i Japanese Center at 345-4321 for more information.

Initergenerational HANAFUDA Challenge

October 10th, 2011

INTERGENERATIONAL HANAFUDA CHALLENGE

FUN FOR ALL GENERATIONS

AT THE HAWAI`I JAPANESE CENTER

Saturday, November 5, 2011

9:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Challenge Begins

ENTER THE CHALLENGE by providing the information below:

  • (1) Online at hjchawaii@gmail.com OR
  • (2) Dropping off or mailing the form to the Hawai`i Japanese Center at 571 Kanoelehua Ave. Hilo HI 96720.

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 29, 2011

Each team must consist of partners who are a minimum of 20 years apart in age. If a team member is not available, you are invited and encouraged to join the fun as teams will also be matched during the registration period from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. before the Challenge. The youngest and oldest players, the best intergenerational team, etc., will be recognized.

SPONSOR OF THE CHALLENGE: WALLACE T. OKI PE, Inc.

Poster: 

Anshū, Dark Sorrow by Juliet S. Kono

July 21st, 2011

Juliet S. Kono

READING & TALKING ABOUT

HER FIRST NOVEL

Hawai‘i Japanese Center

751 Kanoelehua Avenue Hilo, Hawai‘i

Saturday, August 13, 2010

10:30 a.m.

FREE. Open to the public

2011 BIG ISLAND KARAOKE FESTIVAL

July 20th, 2011

The Big Island Karaoke Festival is a Japanese language singing contest. A winner is selected at this event to represent the Big Island at the 31st Annual KZOO Karaoke Taika at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hawai`i Ballroom, on October 15, 2011. The winner of the Hilo festival is awarded round trip airfare to Oahu.

The winner of the KZOO Karaoke Taikai in Honolulu receives a free trip to Japan to represent Hawai`i at the Nippon Amateur Kayo Sai Grand Prix Taikai in Tokyo, Japan.

Competition Rules:

· The contest is open to all interested Big Island residents of any age with the ability to sing a verse of a Japanese song.

· Only amateur performers may participate.

· Each contestant must provide his or her own CD with one verse, no more than two (2) minutes in length.

· The competition is for a solo performance limited to only one verse, no more than two (2) minutes in length.

· By signing the attached entry form, all participants and their families release the Hawai`i Japanese Center, KZOO Radio, and their agents from any liability resulting from their performance and participation in the Big Island Karaoke Festival. Participants also give permission to the Hawai`i Japanese Center and KZOO Radio for unrestricted authorization to use their name, photo or likeness in promotional materials without further compensation.

· Contestants are requested to be at the Hawai`I Japanese Center by 9:30 a.m. on August 27 to register and be assigned the order of their performance. The Center is located at 751 Kanoelehua Avenue (the same side as the Toyota dealership). The competition begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp.

Submission of Entry Form and Music CD or Cassette Tape:

Contestants may submit their application forms and music (CD or cassette tape) either by:

(1) Mail – Postmarked by August 20, 2011. Mail entry form and music to:

Hawai`i Japanese Center

P.O. Box 306

Hilo, HI 96721

(2) OR in person by dropping off the entry form and music at the Hawai`i Japanese Center at 751 Kanoelehua by August 22, 2011. The Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No late entries will be accepted.

Please download the file, and fill in your information, and send it to us!

2011 BIG ISLAND KARAOKE FESTIVAL form

Tanabata Star Festival 2011 Kokua Concerts Tanabata Star Festival 2011 Kokua Concerts for Japan Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi & Piano Japan Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi & Piano

June 27th, 2011

Featuring

  • Toshiko Nagase (Koto)
  • Kenzan Nagase (Shakuhachi)
  • Akiko Sanai (Piano)
  • Keiko Sanai (Shigin Chant)

Admission donation

  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2

At Hawai`i Japanese Center 751 Kanoelehuna Ave. Hilo, Hawaii
For more information, please call 934-9611 or 935-2179.

オータサン チャリティコンサート 2009

April 28th, 2010

2009年6月にオータサンとセンターの所長の本田 正文が、広島、舟入高校にて、チャリティコンサートを行いました。コンサートは二部構成になっており、第一部では本田が日系人の歴史を講義し、第二部では、オータサンによるウクレレコンサートを披露しました。以下のビデオは、そのオータサンのコンサートの抜粋です

また、今年も6月に同様のコンサートを行う予定です。
よろしくお願いします。

広島 オオタサンチャリテイーコンサート報告

July 19th, 2009

2009年度ハワイ平和と原爆展示会募金運動の結果報告

初めての試みとして、ハワイ広島県人二世のハーブ 一郎 オオタさんの協力で、ハワイでの広島長崎原爆展示会への募金運動に、ハワイ文化やウクレレ演奏との触れ合いを加えて、国際文化交流的な体験ができるものになりました。広島市立大学と広島市立舟入高校の協力により、大学では、チャリテイーコンサートで高校では、講演会と演奏会を通して、いろいろな広島市民に米国ハワイ州での原爆展示会基金集めに参加していただきました。以下にその報告をさせていただきます。今回、お手伝いいただいたウクレレの巨匠オオタサンや広島市民のみなさんに、心からのお礼を申し上げます。

2009年6月16日 広島市立舟入高校講堂
国際文化交流講演会とオオタサンウクレレ演奏会会場での寄付報告

  広島市立舟入高校寄付合計 340,745円 (CD購入寄付も含む)

2009年6月17日 広島市立大学劇場
オオタサン チャリテイー コンサート結果報告

  コンサート会場での寄付  109、500円
  コンサート前の寄付    200、000円
             合計309、500円
      
ウクレレワークショップ会場での寄付報告

  講習料として寄付   合計13,2000円       

751 Kanoelehua Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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