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*For Invited Guests Only

*As part of the Education Program, a special time capsule will be created to celebrate the 30th Honolulu Festival.
Participation is limited to invited guests only.

*Doors Open: 11:30am
*For Invited Guests Only

More than 100 vendors exhibiting from around the world Including Hawaii and Japan. Ennichi corner will feature many activities for the young and young at heart.

*All the event schedules are subject to change without notice.

Come and enjoy dance, music and traditional arts performed by groups from Hawaii, Japan and other parts of the Pacific region.

*Show ends at different times depending on the venue.
Performance schedule and the venues are subject to change without notice.

Exhibition of Japanese sake culture, sake sampling, food on sale
*ID with photo is required for tasting
*Samples are limited
*The event details above are subject to change without notice.

Take a culinary journey through the diverse tastes of Japan and savor the unique flavors each region has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to explore this diverse selection—come and enjoy a delightful shopping experience!

A selection of wonderful Japanese movies. Please visit and enjoy.
*Free Admission!!

The Takatsu River （邦題）高津川
Manabu Saito runs a ranch in a mountain village where Kagura, said to be the origin of kabuki, is a source of local pride. Worried that his son Tatsuya skips practice, Manabu fears he will leave like many young people. When Manabu’s former elementary school closes due to depopulation, the crisis becomes undeniable, threatening Kagura and other traditions.
As a final athletic meet and reunion are planned, Manabu urges Makoto, a Tokyo lawyer, to return home. Debating development on the Takatsu River, Manabu takes Makoto to the riverbank, where he learns secret.

Mentai-piriri （邦題）映画　めんたいぴりり
Toshiyuki and Chiyoko run a small grocery store, “Lucky Grocers,” in Hakata. Toshiyuki devotes himself to recreating mentaiko, the spicy cod roe he loved while growing up in Busan. One day, he catches a poorly dressed girl shoplifting from the store and
discovers she is his son’s classmate, orphaned by the war and unable to afford basic necessities for a school trip. Moved by her situation, Toshiyuki decides to help. Based on a true story, the film portrays people struggling to survive and find hope amid Japan’s postwar economic transition and growth.

The Maui mikoshi contest was developed exclusively for high school students in Maui. Each year there is a competition among high schools to design a mikoshi for the Honolulu Festival. The winning Maui mikoshi is unveiled and displayed at the Hawaii Convention Center over the Festival weekend. Students selected as the overall winner visit Honolulu during the weekend of the festival and march in the Grand Parade showcasing their award winning mikoshi.

The Maui mikoshi contest was developed exclusively for high school students in Maui. Each year there is a competition among high schools to design a mikoshi for the Honolulu Festival. The winning Maui mikoshi is displayed at the Hawaii Convention Center over the Festival weekend.

The Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026!
The race starts at Kapiʻolani Park with the majestic Diamond Head as the backdrop. Runners take on the scenic 5 km loop that climbs Diamond Head Road and turns around near the lookout point with sweeping ocean views. It’s one of Hawaiʻi’s most breathtaking courses, where participants can feel the beauty of nature with every step. Since all runners follow the same loop, teammates can cheer each other on throughout the race.

The event welcomes runners as young as 5 years old, making it perfect for families. There will also be a special Kids Race for participants 12 and under.

For the 10th anniversary, we’re excited to announce a special collaboration with Kawaii☆Kon, Hawaiʻi’s largest anime convention! The costume contest for runners will be bigger than ever, transforming the event into a unique fan-run experience where both runners and spectators can join in the fun.

Whether you’re running, cheering, or cosplaying, everyone will be smiling at the Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden. Let’s paint the skies of Hawaiʻi with rainbows at this memorable 10th anniversary event!

Official Website : Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN

More than 100 vendors exhibiting from around the world Including Hawaii and Japan. Ennichi corner will feature many activities for the young and young at heart.

*All the event schedules are subject to change without notice.

Live music, dance and cultural performance.

*Show ends at different times depending on the venue.
*Performance schedule and the venues are subject to change without notice.

Exhibition of Japanese sake culture, sake sampling, food on sale
*ID with photo is required for tasting
*Samples are limited
*The event details above are subject to change without notice.

Take a culinary journey through the diverse tastes of Japan and savor the unique flavors each region has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to explore this diverse selection—come and enjoy a delightful shopping experience!

A selection of wonderful Japanese movies. Please visit and enjoy.

*Free Admission!!

BENTO HARASSMENT （邦題）今日も嫌がらせ弁当
Hachijojima, a small island of blue seas and green mountains, is home to a single mother and her rebellious high school daughter. Once affectionate, the girl now ignores her mother completely.
Frustrated, the mother fights back with “Iyagarase Bento” (Revenge Lunches), sending cute characters and sugary messages to embarrass her daughter daily. For three years, she never misses making a bento, even after long nights. Though appalled, the daughter slowly softens, and their bond deepens, ending with a final bento: a heartfelt thank-you letter.
This true story celebrates enduring mother-daughter love everywhere.

Finding Calico （邦題）先生と迷い猫
Kyoichi Morii is a cranky retired headmaster living alone after the death of his beloved wife. Gruff and aloof, he has pushed away most of the townspeople. The only regular visitor is Mie, a stray cat his wife once fed, whom Morii constantly chases away. When Mie suddenly disappears, his irritation turns to concern, and he sets out to find her. The search leads Morii back to old neighbors and memories, forcing him to face his unspoken love for his wife and the loneliness he never admitted to himself at last, finally

The Maui mikoshi contest was developed exclusively for high school students in Maui. Each year there is a competition among high schools to design a mikoshi for the Honolulu Festival. The winning Maui mikoshi is displayed at the Hawaii Convention Center over the Festival weekend.

*For about 15 minutes each dance

*For about 15 minutes each dance

People from Hawaii, Japan and other Asia-Pacific countries join this Grand Parade, the finale of the Honolulu Festival. This is a great chance to see the traditional performance of various countries here in Hawaii.

*Event schedule is subject to change without notice.

Festival history video presentation, performances by Japanese and Hawaiian artists, and viewing of the Nagaoka Fireworks.
*For Invited Guests Only

For more details, please visit:[30th MAHALO CEREMONY: A Celebration of Gratitude and Aloha ]  

Nagaoka Hanabi (Nagaoka Fireworks) is presented by Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation.

SUSHI TO ME!
SUSHI MAKING WORKSHOP

Join a special workshop led by a sushi chef from Sushi Ginza Onodera.
Limited to 100 participants.

Admission to the Honolulu Festival (Hawaii Convention Center) is required to enter the venue.
This workshop requires a separate ticket purchase after entering the convention hall.