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Maui Matsuri recognizes Service Rentals and Supplies Inc. with 2025 Business Award
The company will be recognized during the Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival on Saturday, May 24, at the UH Maui College Entertainment Stage.
Applications sought for Japanese Cultural Society of Maui scholarship program
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui has launched its 2025 round of scholarship applications open to students who graduated from a high school on Maui this year.
Nihon Bunka awardees honored and installation of new Board set at Shinnenkai
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui announced the recipients of this year’s prestigious Nihon Bunka Awards given to outstanding individuals for their excellence and lifetime dedication to the perpetuation of the Japanese arts and culture, and for their unselfish willingness to share their talents with the community to inspire future generations.
Japanese cooking featured in Zen dinner workshops on Jan. 11
Japanese cooking connoisseur Naoko Moller will lead Zen dining workshops at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Kahului Jodo Mission, located at 325 Lāʻau St. Visit jcsmaui.org to register.
Oshogatsu mochi pounding scheduled for Dec. 28 at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission
An oshogatsu mochi pounding event is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission in Wailuku.
Japanese calligraphy workshop set for Dec. 1 at Kahului Jodo Mission
Monk Sen of Rinzai Zen Mission in Paia will lead Japanese calligraphy workshops in two sessions Dec. 1 at the Kahului Jodo Mission. The first will be from 10 a.m. to noon; the second from 1 to 3 p.m.
Celebrate Japanese culture at UHMC on May 25: Drumming, dancing, food and more
The 22nd annual Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival is planned to take place at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus on Saturday, May 25. The Japanese Festival event is from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include free entertainment, kids crafts, food booths and trucks, crafters, exhibits, hands-on activities, passport activity, and much more.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Hosts the 22nd Annual Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival
Maui Matsuri is celebrating its 22nd annual Japanese Festival with the Children’s Festival portion of the event planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Application due March 30 for Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Scholarship
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui is accepting applications for its annual scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors with a record of involvement in promoting and perpetuating Japanese culture and/or language.
Now accepting entries for Maui Matsuri Art Contest, cash prizes available
The 22nd annual Maui Matsuri is now accepting entries for its Art Contest from eligible students who can win up to $100 in cash prizes. The Maui Matsuri Art Contest is sponsored by HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts Maui.
Rev. Gensho Hara, Shannon Loo to receive Nihon Bunka Awards at Shinnenkai on Maui
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui announced the recipients of this year’s Nihon Bunka Awards are Lahaina Jodo Mission’s Reverend Gensho Hara and business owner Shannon Loo. The award is given to outstanding individuals for their excellence and lifetime dedication to the perpetuation of the Japanese arts and culture, and for their unselfish willingness to […]
21st Annual Maui Matsuri Festival draws thousands of attendees
The Maui Matsuri Festival celebrated its 21st year at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus on Saturday with saimin and natto eating contests, cosplay, taiko drum performances, food and craft vendors, cultural exhibitions and the iconic Community Obon Dance finale.
21st Annual Maui Matsuri includes Japanese Festival and Children’s Day events
Maui Matsuri returns to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College on Saturday, May 27 from 3 to 9 p.m., and will kick-off this Saturday, May 20 with Children’s Day at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui awards student scholarships May 20
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui will honor three exceptional scholarship recipients at the upcoming Maui Matsuri Kick-Off event on May 20.
Spots available for ceramic sashimi set workshop, May 21 and 28
The public is invited to a two-Sunday session workshop hosted by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui called “Make a Ceramic Sashimi Set,” on Sundays, May 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friends & Faire on 1980 Main St. in Wailuku.
Deidre Tegarden, Christopher and Lynn Curtis to receive Nihon Bunka Awards
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui announced this year’s prestigious Nihon Bunka Award recipients: Deidre Tegarden, Christopher Curtis and Lynn Shikatani Curtis.
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui hosts two signature events after two-year hiatus
The Oshougatsu Mochi Pounding will be held Dec. 28 and the Shinnen Enkai 2023 will be held Jan. 28.
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui hosting Halloween kaki farm tour and tasting
The Halloween event will be at Hashimoto’s Kula Persimmon & Cherimoya Farm in Kula.
Two students win scholarships from the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui awarded two scholarships to outstanding students – Teisha Nishimitsu, graduate of King Kekaulike High School, received the Asa Ellison Memorial Scholarship worth $1500; and a $1000 scholarship was also awarded to Payten Shimizu, a graduate of Baldwin High School.
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Scholarship deadline extended to June 30
Applicants don’t need to be of Japanese descent, but must be a resident of the island of Maui, and a High School graduate of the class of 2022, or a current full-time student at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
