March 2015
Sake Appreciation Festival
Sunday, March 1: Sake Appreciation Festival. The ancient name for Japan was Toyo ashihara no mizuho no kuni, or the land of rice. A by-product of rice, sake has long been a vital part of Japanese culture. Sake's strongest connection with Japanese culture lays in its traditional indispensability at social gatherings. Sake has an important place at Japanese festivals, ceremonies and rituals. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu. 3 p.m. For information call (808) 841-4755…
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Hatsumode 2016
Friday, January 1: Hatsumode 2016. For the Japanese, shogatsu or New Year’s remains the country's most important seasonal celebration when millions of people visit a Shinto shrine during the first three days of the New Year. The purpose of the Hatsumode ritual is to enhance the New Year with health, joy, abundance and positive energies which will uplift and empower lives. Featuring Tsutomu Nakai and Dragon Beat Wataiko's performance of Japanese Taiko drums at 10 a.m. Complimentary bowls of Ozoni…
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Shichigosan Children’s Festival
Saturday, October 23: Shichigosan Children’s Festival. A traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. Donation of $60 includes: Blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag. Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Reservations are required. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 841-4755 or visit www.e-shrine.org.
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Shichigosan Children’s Festival
Saturdays & Sunday, October 22 – November 19: Shichigosan Children’s Festival. Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. $60 donation includes, blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag. Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For reservations and information visit http://www.e-shrine.org/.
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Shichigosan Children’s Festival
Saturdays & Sundays, October 21 – November 18: Shichigosan Children’s Festival. Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. $65 donation includes, blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag. Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For reservations and information visit www.e-shrine.org.
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