HONOLULU (HI Now) - The 33rd Annual New Year’s ʻOhana Festival will take place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM, and entry is free for all! This year’s festival features a mix of new and returning Japanese and local food vendors, cultural demonstrations such as mochi pounding, tea ceremony, sumo, and calligraphy, and live entertainment including taiko, hula, and music. Visitors can also explore a craft fair with dozens of local vendors and enjoy many more fun activities for the whole ʻohana. For more information, visit bit.ly/nyof2026!
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi (JCCH) is also celebrating the festival with a special Instagram giveaway! Follow, like, comment, and share our reel for a chance to win one (1) round-trip ticket to your favorite neighbor island destination, courtesy of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. One winner will be randomly selected and announced in our IG Stories on January 9, 2026.
Check out the giveaway here: www.instagram.com/p/DSL8iXODVGU/
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