JETAA Hawaii members and friends celebrated the New Year at the trendy new Ka Restaurant & Lounge located in Ward Center on Saturday, January 30, 2010. Guests enjoyed the delicious array of pupus including ahi poke, fried noodles, karaage chicken, mochi cordon bleu skewers, and of course the yummy matcha cream puffs!  Guests also enjoyed … Continue reading Shinnenkai 2010

On Sunday, January 10th, members of JETAA Hawaii volunteered their time at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s (JCCH) New Year Ohana Festival. JETAA Hawaii has volunteered for this annual event for the past several years, enjoying each opportunity to give back to  the community. This year, our volunteers worked in the Keiki Make-n-Take booths, … Continue reading JCC Hawaii’s New Year Ohana Festival

JETAA Hawaii would like to send a big OTSUKARE SAMA DESHITA to Lance K., Lauren O., Christian S., Julie S., and Bartek T. who joined JETAA officers Kelsey, Kori, and Krystle at the Lōkahi Day Concert and Gift Drive at Ala Moana Center this past Saturday from 12:30 - 4:30 pm. Thank you to those … Continue reading Lōkahi Day Concert and Gift Drive

On November 21st, from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, JETAA Hawaii held a BBQ and Lōkahi Collection Drive at Magic Island. A big ARIGATOU to those who came out! JETAA members and ohana enjoyed the potluck-style BBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill and an assortment of salads and desserts. In the spirit … Continue reading BBQ and Lōkahi Collection Drive

On November 10th, the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) held a 5:01 networking reception at Doraku Sushi and JETAA had the unique privilege to attend this special event. What exactly is JASH? It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization established with a mission of "promoting understanding and friendships between the peoples of Japan and … Continue reading Japan-America Society of Hawaii 5:01 Networking Reception