Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner
Event Time | 10:00 - 18:00 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
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.

Stage Performances
Event Time | 10:00 - 18:00 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center / Ala Moana Center Stage / Waikiki Beach Walk |
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 is subject to change without notice.

Japanese Film Festival
Event Time | 10:00 - 18:30 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center 3rd Floor Room 311 |
A selection of wonderful Japanese movies. Please visit and enjoy.
*Free Admission!!
10:00 ~ 11:50 | Introductory speech(10 mins ) (English Title)Nagaoka Grand Fireworks -The launch begins now- (Japanese)長岡大花火 打ち上げ、開始でございます |
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12:10 ~ 14:01 | (English Title)The Zen Diary (Japanese)土を喰らう十二か月 |
14:25 ~ 16:13 | (English Title)The Dancing Okami (Japanese)レディ加賀 |
16:35 ~ 18:18 | (English Title)Mind Game (Japanese)マインド・ゲーム |
Sake & Food Fest
Event Time | 10:00 - 18:00 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
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.

Japan Product Bazaar
Event Time | 10:00 - 18:00 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
Experience the “Japan Snack Fair,” featuring a curated selection of approximately 82 local snacks from 17 prefectures across Japan! This fair offers a delightful way to explore Japan’s rich culinary culture, showcasing specialties like the rich and flavorful “Butter Senbei” from Hokkaido and the juicy, aromatic “White Peach Mochi” from Ehime.
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!

Genki Ball Tossing Event
Event Time | 11:00 - (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
【Honolulu Festival Genki Ball Tossing Event】
TIME
Saturday at : 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday at : 11 am, 1 pm
PLACE
Booth Hawaii Convention Center (Booth number TBA)
Donation accepted at the booth before making and tossing time at the Ala Wai Canal Promenade.

Bon Dance
Event Time | 12:00 - 12:15 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
*For about 15 minutes each dance

Bon Dance
Event Time | 14:20 - 14:35 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
*For about 15 minutes each dance.

Hitomi Shimatani PEACE STOCK Special Mini-Stage
Event Time | 17:30 - 18:00 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
Japanese singer Hitomi Shimatani will host a special mini-concert of PEACE STOCK, a festival celebrating peace and music.
The concept behind PEACH STOCK is that peace, like a reserve of nourishment, is essential for our hearts and souls.
Through music, the event aims to inspire future generations with the importance of family and the value of peace.
■ Artists: Hitomi Shimatani and others
■ Admission: Honolulu Festival admission fee required
(https://www.honolulufestival.com/en/whatsnew/2024/11/29/admission-fees/)
More Details : Hitomi Shimatani’s “PEACE STOCK” Mini-Concert at the 29th Honolulu Festival

Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN Official Supporter FRUITS ZIPPER Special Mini Live
Event Time | 18:00 - 18:30 (Mar 8 (Sat) ) |
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Place | Hawaii Convention Center |
FRUITS ZIPPER, the newly appointed official supporter for the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2025, is a new idol group created from participants in ASOBISYSTEM’s idol project KAWAII LAB. The group’s name combines FRUITS, meaning ‘to bear fruit,’ and ZIP, meaning ‘to give energy.’
The group’s concept is ‘from Harajuku to the world,’ and the group will transmit what they call ‘NEW KAWAII’ from Harajuku, an area known for fashion and individuality, to the world. Since their formation in 2022, FRUITS ZIPPER has won accolades such as the Best New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards and continues to spread a new wave of ‘KAWAII’ culture from Harajuku to the world.
On the day of the event, FRUITS ZIPPER will be present at the venue to cheer on the participants. In addition, they are scheduled to hold a Special Mini Live Performance on the stage of the Honolulu Festival on the day before the race to commemorate their appointment as the official supporters.
■Admission:Free
