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Recent Events

Mayor Sakima Luncheon

September 1, 2025 (Honolulu, Hawaii)

Group Photo

Mayor Sakima & his Hawaii family

Mr. Goya & his Hawaii family

Dr. Tokeshi & Family

Mayor Sakima & Okinawa delegation

Rodney & family from Okinawa

Tris & Karen

Profs Shiramizu & Tsuchiya

Pres-Elect Bob Shiroma & Mimi

Mayor Sakima

Prof Shiramizu

Higa Family "Talk Story"

Dr Tokeshi & Lani "Talk Story"

Rodney "Talk Story"

Garrett & Chiaki

Tasty Hawaiian Cuisine

Okinawan Festival

August 30 & 31, 2025

Andagi Cooking (August 30, 2025)

Andagi Batter Mixing (August 28, 2025)

Picnic July 20, 2025

Photos by Morris Umeno

More Picnic Photos

Submitted by Wilma Ogimi

Shinnen Enkai (Banquet) February 23,2025

Photos by Dave Au

Swearing in new officers 2025

Chinagu Eisa Hawaii

Jimpu Kai Hawaii

Masako Hayashi

Ginowan Uchinanchu of the Year 2024

HUOA Uchinanchu of the Year

Class of 2024

Laurie Ordonez

Ginowan Uchinanchu of the Year 2024

Congratulations Laurie!

Other Recent Events

Pat, Nona and Ellen honored at UJSH Nenchosha Banquet

September 28, 2024

Ginowan City Mayor Masanori Matsugawa passed away in July, 2024.

Ginowan Shijinkai Hawaii members sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers to his funeral.

Matsugawa Dinner hosted by Ginowan Shijinkai Hawaii

May, 2019

Okinawan Festival 2024

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Andagi Cooking for OkiFest - August 31, 2024

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Andagi Batter Mixing for OkiFest - August 29, 2024

Batter Mixing - Group Photo

OkiFest T-shirt designed by Ginowan member, Morris Umeno

Picnic - July 21, 2024

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Pan Pacific Festival Parade

June 9, 2024

Dean Oshiro proudly carries Ginowan Banner in Pan Pacific Festival Parade

Can you find Ginowan Member, Dean Oshiro, in this photo?

Honolulu Festival Parade

March 10, 2024

Troy marches with Ginowan Banner

Troy & Ellen marches in parade

Ginowan Shinnen Enkai 2024

February 25, 2024

Group Photo

80+ Year Old Members

HUOA President - Brandon Nakasone

Children"s Games - Claire

Audio/Visual Techie - Jacob

Karii - Rodney, John & Pat

Door Prizes - Roxanne, Briana & Paul

Kachaashii

New Ginowan Apron Design

Ginowan Merchandise - Robbie & Morris

Sandy's Family & Friends

Registration - Wilma, Donna & Tris

Emcees - Tricia & Michelle

Cake with Ginowan Logo

Ginowan President - Joy Schoonover

Jan Ken Po Winner - Celia

Door Prizes

Children's Games

Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi no Kai Nakasone Dance Academy

Slideshow

Photos taken at Ginowan 100th Anniversary Shinnen Enkai

Photos by Dave Au

March 24, 2012

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Uchinanchu of the Year

2023

Ginowan Uchinanchu of the Year 2023

Joy Schoonover

HUOA Uchinanchu of the Year

Class of 2023

Winter Craft Fair

Photos by Joy Schoonover & Ellen Higa

Ginowan Members volunteered on Manpower, Hospitality, Finance and Food Booth Committees and assisted with Setup and Cleanup at the Winter Craft Fair on Nov 24, 25 & 26 at HOC.

Leadership Tour 2023

Photo submitted by Ellen Higa

Tris Tanaka and Tristen Tasato meet with Ginowan City Mayor and Vice Mayor during their recent trip to Okinawa with the HUOA Leadership Tour 2023.

Okinawan Festival - Sept 2 & 3, 2023

Photos Submitted by Wilma Ogimi

Andagi/Andadog Cooking Class

Ginowan members hosted an andagi cooking class at the HOC on Sunday, August 20th. Pat Miyashiro, Ellen Higa, Kelly & David Pila, Dean Oshiro, Tris Tanaka and Cindy Yamaguchi were on hand to supervise approximately 20 students eager to learn the secrets of andagi making. The students also received additional instruction on andadog production and got to take home all of their delicious end products. See photos below.

Photos Submitted by Joy Schoonover