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Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Celebrates Successful 24th Annual Maui Matsuri Festival
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui successfully hosted the 24th Annual Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival, May 23, at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, bringing together the Maui community for a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, tradition and friendship.
24th Annual Maui Matsuri returns with two-day celebration of Japanese culture
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui will host the 24th annual Maui Matsuri across two events this month at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, beginning with a Children’s Festival on Saturday, followed by the Japanese Festival on May 23.
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.
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.
Nonprofit Directors to announce award winners at annual meeting; tickets available
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association will be announcing the Humanitarian, Business and Executive Director of the Year award winners at the association’s annual meeting, 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Maui Beach Hotel Ballroom.
Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards Nominees Announced
The Maui Chamber of Commerce has announced nominees for the 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, which will be held on Sept. 19.
Fitness specialist and housing developer earn Volunteer and Benefactor of Year awards
Fitness and wellness specialist Justin Yanagida and affordable housing developer Highridge Costa were honored as Volunteer of the Year and Benefactor of the Year, respectively, at Maui Economic Opportunity’s 38th Volunteer Celebration held Wednesday.