Kanrin-Maru & Powhatan

Kanrin-Maru visited Honolulu with Kaishu Katsu, John Manjiro Nakahama, Yukichi Fukuzawa on board.

King Kamehameha IV proposed a friendship treaty between Japan and Kingdom of Hawaii

CELEBRATING THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST GROUP OF JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS TO HAWAII

There are numerous organizations in the State of Hawai’i that foster friendship and connect people between Hawaii and Japan. Some are culture-based, others are business-based, location-based,
  • 1860
       

    1860 - Kanrin-Maru & Powhatan

    Kanrin-Maru & Powhatan visited Honolulu with Kaishu Katsu, John Manjiro Nakahama, Yukichi Fukuzawa on board. King Kamehameha IV proposed a friendship treaty between Japan and Kingdom of Hawaii

  • 1865
       

    1865 - Negotiation

    Eugene Van Reed, a Japan based American businessman, was appointed as Consul General of Hawaii in Japan by Kingdom of Hawaii. He began negotiation with the Edo Bakufu ( Edo […]

  • 1868
       

    1868 - “Scioto”

    May 17, 1868 : The departure of the ship “Scioto” from Yokohama. June 19, 1868 : The arrival of the “Scioto” at Honolulu port. The first Japanese organized immigrants about […]

Proclamation by Gov. David Ige

Proclamation by Gov. David Ige

Proclomation In recognition of 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GANNENMONO   WHEREAS, the first group of Japanese immigrants to Hawai’i were referred to as gannenmono, “people of the first year,” because they came to Hawai’i in Meiji Gannen, the first year in the reign...

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Hawaii Nikkei Legacy Exhibit

Hawaii Nikkei Legacy Exhibit

A photographic exhibit covering the history and culture of Japanese Americans in Hawaii will be on display at the Honolulu Festival, as part of the Educational Program in support of the sub-theme “Harmony over the Ocean, Journey to Peace”. Co-hosted by the Nisei...

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