#Nihon Bunka Award

Agrabante and Wasano honored as Nihon Bunka awardees at Shinnenkai 

The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui will honor recipients of this year’s Nihon Bunka Awards — Melanie Agrabante and Karen M. Wasano — during a Shinnenkai 2026 event at the Maui Beach Hotel on Jan. 24, 2026.

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.

Two Selected for Prestigious Nihon Bunka Award

Ronald Fukumoto and Rinko Jeffers will receive the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui’s Nihon Bunka Award at the organization’s annual New Year’s dinner.

Rep. Gabbard’s Speech Honors Maui Constituents

US Representative Tulsi Gabbard delivered a speech on the House floor today honoring the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui’s 2018 Nihon Bunka Award honorees.