As we settle into the New Year, let’s reflect on how our culture has traditionally celebrated in the past. This is a photo of a woman who prepared many traditional Japanese New Year foods. Each dish has a special symbolic meaning for the New Year. Here are a few: 🔸Ozoni (mochi soup): Longevity, success, etc. 🔸Kuromame (black beans): Good health 🔸Gobo (burdock root): Strength Are there any special foods that you traditionally eat on New Year’s Day? 🗃JCCH/ Dorothy Hazama collection #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #happynewyear #japanesenewyear #japanesetraditions 
Do you know someone that is calm, trustworthy, & strong-willed? They might be born in the Year of the Ox! 🐂 2021 is the Year of the Metal Ox. The last time this occurred was in 1961! 😮 It is predicted that this will be a year of hard work, yet also a year of prosperity. The JCCH Gift Shop recently released its 2021 #YearOfTheOx t-shirts designed by #Sumofish. Men’s, Women’s & Youth sizes are still available for purchase, but quantities are limited. 🕘 Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-1pm We are hopeful for this new year! 🌟 #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #jcchgiftshop #supportlocal #2021 #ox #japanesezodiac 
For the 1st month of 2021, select items in the JCCH Gift Shop are $1!* 🕘 Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-1pm *Sale ends on Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2021. For your safety, face masks & social distancing will be required. #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #jcchgiftshop #supportlocal #sale #madeinjapan #happynewyear #2021 
🥳 The Gift Shop is celebrating the New Year with a $1 clearance sale of select items.* This is the perfect time to get your 2020 t-shirt, and try a new book, CD, or DVD. Also, select dishes & cups are on sale. Please contact the Gift Shop with any questions. 🕘 Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-1pm *Sale begins on Saturday, Jan. 9th and extended to end on Saturday, Jan. 30th. For your safety, masks & social distancing will be required. #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #jcchgiftshop #sale #madeinjapan #happynewyear #2021 
Reverend Kyojo Naitoh made this beautiful Christmas card while interned at Camp Livingston, Louisiana, in December 1942. 🗃JCCH/Naitoh collection We hope that everyone has a safe and healthy holiday season. ❤️ #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #happyholidays 
It’s the final sale of the year! 🎊 Visit the JCCH Gift Shop for 30% off your entire purchase.* ❄️ SPECIAL OFFER: Members will receive 40% off!* Not a member? Sign-up at the time of your purchase for the bigger discount. 👍 🕘 Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-1pm *Sale ends on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Members will receive 40% off an in-store purchase. Nonmembers will receive 30% off an in-store purchase. Discount cannot be combined with other discounts. For your safety, masks & social distancing will be required. #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #jcchgiftshop #sale #holidayshopping #supportlocal #madeinjapan 
Please join us for our first virtual Furoshiki & Sake Class with Joy Shimabukuro on Thursday, Dec. 17th! 🎁🍶 Space is limited for this online Zoom event. JCCH members will receive a discounted price. Click the link in our bio for more info & to sign-up for the class today! #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #sake #furoshiki #JapaneseCraftSeries #joyshimabukuro 
🙌 New Items Added! 👀 It’s the last weekend of the JCCH Winter Online Auction. Find unique gifts such as figurines, obi & more at great prices! 🛍 There’s also still time to support our #nonprofitorganization by donating to the Winter Donation Fund 💙 This tax-deductible donation will help us during these unpredictable times due to the pandemic. The auction ends on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 4pm. Check out the site by clicking the link in our bio! #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #virtualsale #winteronlineauction #holidayshopping #supportlocal #madeinjapan #jcchgiftshop 
✨2021 Go For Broke Stamp✨ The #USPS recently announced that this commemorative stamp will be available in 2021. This Forever stamp, designed by Antonio Alcalá, recognizes the historical impact of the Japanese American soldiers during WWII. The image used for the stamp is from a photograph of a soldier from Hawai`i: U.S Army Private First Class Shiroku “Whitey” Yamamoto. He was a part of the 442nd Antitank Company. #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #goforbroke #uspostalservice #uspsstamps #442nd #442ndregimentalcombatteam 
Today’s the day! 🤩 Please join us & other nonprofits across Hawai`i for #GiveBigHawaii 💚 Click the link in our bio to make a tax-deductible contribution to our campaign. ⭐️ Today is also known as #GivingTuesday - a global generosity movement where every act of kindness counts. Even just sharing this post & sharing about the important work we do at the JCCH will make a difference! #jcch #jcchawaii #japaneseculturalcenterofhawaii #hawaii #oahu #nonprofitorganization #notforprofit #givingtuesdayhi