Upcoming Events
November General Membership Meeting
November General Member Meeting
Hear upcoming updates and projects from JCI Honolulu and other JC chapters.
After please enjoy a fun game night! with snacks and drinks!
When: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Time: 6pm - 7pm (GMM)\
7pm - END (Game Night)
Location: Hawaii Todaiji Tea House
Parking is limited (Please try to carpool)
Please RSVP HERE!
Adopt a Shrine
Adopt a Shrine
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Time: 9:00-12:00 PM
Location: Konko Mission of Honolulu (1728 Liliha St, Honolulu, HI, 96817)
Garden work. Removing dead tree.
Volunteer HERE!
JCI Hawaii State Membership Drive
State Membership Drive
When: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 10am–2pm
Location: Central PacificPlaza
Targeting Downtown workers
● Incentive: the State will give each chapter $5 per member
recruited through the membership drive
● Need people to volunteer to represent our chapter
Sign up HERE if you would like to help run the booth!
Lanakila Meal on Wheels
Lanakila Meal on Wheels
Help Deliver hot Thanksgiving meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities
(Joint project with Honolulu Chinese Jaycees)
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
Time Commitment: Each delivery route contains multiple stops
and is expected to take 2 hours or less. Start time is anywhere
between 7:30–9:30am, depending on pick-up location.
Pick-Up Location/Delivery Areas:
a. Pick-up in Liliha. Delivery area between Hawaii Kai and Salt Lake.
b. Pick-up in Mililani. Delivery area between North Shore and Aiea.
c. Pick-up in Kapolei. Delivery area between Makaha and Waipahu.
d. Pick-up in Kaneohe. Delivery area between Kahuku and Waimanalo.
● On application, you can set an order of your preferred Pick-Up Location/Delivery Area, but your assignment will be decided by Lanakila Meal on Wheels according to their needs.
● Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and be able to show proof of vehicle registration, vehicle insurance,
and valid driver’s license.
● Sign-Up Links (please do both)
December General Member Meeting
December General Member Meeting
Hear upcoming updates and projects from JCI Honolulu and other JC chapters.
After please enjoy a tour of the Honolulu Coffee Company warehouse provided by Sean Takehara and then a coffee cupping to follow!
When: Monday, December 1st, 2025
Time: 6pm - 7pm (GMM)\
7pm - END (Tour and cupping)
Location: Honolulu Coffee Warehouse (1122 Makepono St #400, Honolulu, HI 96819)
Parking is limited (Please try to carpool)
Please RSVP HERE!
Taiko Workshop/Seminar
Taiko Workshop/Seminar
Feel the powerful rhythm of the taiko! JCI Honolulu invites you to an energetic, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of traditional Japanese drumming.
In this workshop, members of Ewa Fukushima Bon Dance Club will guide you through:
Basic stances and striking techniques
Simple, foundational rhythms
The spirit and teamwork of taiko
No experience is necessary—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! This is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, connect with the community, and make some noise.
Spots are limited. Sign up today!
When: Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: Hawaii Todaiji
Light refreshments with be provided
Please Sign up with both links
JCI Honolulu HERE!
GLUE Up HERE!
JASH Japan Wizard Competition
JASH Japan Wizards Competition 2026
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026,
Time: 8am–3pm
Location: UH Mānoa Campus Center
High school academic team competition, testing students’ knowledge of Japanese language, art, culture, economy, food, geography, history, politics & government, religion,
U.S./Hawaii-Japan ties. Top 2 private school and top 2 public school teams win a cultural immersion trip to Japan sponsored
by Hawaiian Airlines.
● Need volunteers for: (1) Competition Panels [judge, moderator,
timer, score keeper], (2) Registration staff, (3) Activity Center, and
(4) College fair
● Volunteer orientation on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (mandatory
for Competition Panel roles)
● Volunteers will receive a JWC T-shirt, breakfast, bento lunch, and
acknowledgement in the program
Sign-Up Links (please do both)
Obake Sake
Obake Sake
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
5–8 PM
Location: Aloha Bento(Currents)(Central Pacific Plaza, 220 S King St #101, Honolulu, HI 96813)
Enjoy unlimited Japanese Sake and Light Sushi Pupus
Sake provided y Kokusai Sake Kai
Purchase your ticket by 10/26
$75 for JCI Honolulu Members | $95 for Guest
Bring 2 can foods for our food drive and receive $10 back on your registration fee.
Please pay Via Venmo at JCIHNL to avoid eventbrite fees or pay cash at the door.
JCI Hawaii Year-End Convention 2026 Committee Meeting
JCI Hawaii Year-End Convention 2026
JCI Honolulu’s bid to host the convention was accepted at the State’s 2nd Trimester Meeting of the Corporation
Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October 22, 2025,
6:30–8:30 PM
Todaiji Hawaii, upstairs meeting room
Still looking for committee members (Please let EVP Anna Maiwa know)
October General Membership Meeting
October General Member Meeting/ with Elections
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
6-7 PM
Location: Aloha Bento (Central Pacific Plaza, 220 S King St #101, Honolulu, HI 96813)
(There will be parking validation)
Nominations are still OPEN for board members! (Nominations will close October 13, 2025, 5pmPST) NOMINATION FORM
*(Nominations also accepted from the floor day-of, but no self-nominations)
Know Someone Who’d Be a Great Leader? Nominate them for the 2026 Board of Directors!
Do you know a fellow Jaycee who would make an amazing leader? Or maybe you're ready to step up yourself?
Now’s your chance to make an impact—nominate a candidate (or yourself!) for next year’s Board of Directors.
Serving on the board is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills, contribute to the future of our chapter,
and build lasting connections with fellow members.
Adopt a School (Roosevelt HS)
Adopt-a-School (Roosevelt High School)
October 11, 2025,
9am–12 PM
Location: Roosevelt High School (1120 Nehoa St, Honolulu, HI 96822)
Partnering with 808 Cleanups
Safety Wavier must be signed
Removal of trash and overgrown invasive plants near the rifle range and behind the pool
Joy of Sake
Joy of Sake
Friday, October 10, 2025 at
5:00-11:00 PM
KSK/Joy of Sake 2025
James Gawel (JCI Honolulu Member) got JCI Hawaii Promo Code for $10 off
(Must be a JCI member to get promo code)
3rd Quarter Social
3rd Quarter Social
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Location: Dave and Busters, Ala Moana
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $20 JCI Honolulu Members / $30 Guest (venmo: JCIHNL or cash day of)
Cost Includes pupus, game darts suite, $20 unlimited (non-ticketed) game card
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting (Copy)
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
General Member Meeting
July 2025 General Member Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting where the board of directors give their reports of past events and upcoming events!
When: Tuesday, July 7th, 2025
Location: Todaiji Temple Tea House (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Please be advised that street parking is limited
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Please then join us for a chill game night. The chapter will provide soft drinks and seltzers, feel free to bring your own food and games.
2nd Quarter New Member Orientation
Please join in helping us welcome our new members and enjoy a fun bowling social!
Saturday June 28th, 2025
Location:
(NMO) New Member Orientation: Real Estate Learning Center (4510 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818)
Bowling Social: Aiea Bowl (99-115 Aiea Heights Dr, Aiea HI 96701)
JCI Honolulu Members: $5 | Non members :$10 (Pay via cash day of or Venmo JCIHNL)
JASH Jump
Help volunteer with our community partners JASH (Japan American Society of Hawaii) as we help welcome new officers and guest from the Japanese naval ship Kashima.
Friday, June 27th, 2025
Location: Official residence of the Consul General of Japan in Honolulu
1742 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
Two Shifts Available: (Food and drinks will be available to volunteers)
Registration: 4:45pm - 6pm
Food & Beverage: 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Pan Pacific Festival
Please help us volunteer for this 3 day festival event!
For each day there will be different volunteer opportunities.
(More information will be provided on Google Docs Sign up Sheet)
Friday June 13, 2025 (Ho’oaule’a Block Party)
Megabon booth: 5:30pm - 10pm
Survey Team: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Stage Coordinator: 6:30pm - 10pm
Maintenance Team: 6:30pm- 11:30pm
Parking Attendants: 6:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday June 14th, 2025 ( Saturday Performances)
Survey Team: 11am-2pm
Sunday June 15th, 2025 (Pan Pacific Parade)
Ushers: 3:30pm - 7pm
Survey Team: 11am - 1pm or 4:30 pm - 7pm
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
JCI Honolulu Blood Drive
JCI Honolulu will be partnering with the Blood bank to help donate blood. Please consinder donating to help a noble cause.
When: June 7th, 2025
Time: Anytime between 7:30am to 2:15pm
Location: 7192 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, HI 96825 (Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai)
35th Hawaii Plantation Obon Celebration
Help volunteer at the 35th annual Hawaii Plantation Obon Celebration.
There will be two shifts available.
First Shift 2:30pm - 7pm
Second Shift 6pm - 10:30pm
Location: Hawaii Plantation Village (94-695 Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797)
Parking will be available at Waipahu Elementary or Hawaii Tech Academy with free shuttle service to the event.
Attire: Please wear your JCI Honolulu T-shirt. (If no chapter shirt please wear comfortable clothing)
Please let us know you are volunteering with the RSVP link!
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The first Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
We will be going over important decisions on where Megabon 2025 will be held and more.
Please join us
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Malama Maunalua
"Please join us for a volunteer workday in Maunalua Bay! We will help restore the marine environment by removing invasive algae from the nearshore waters, as part of an effort to continue the work of the Great Huki. From 2009-2011, a team of dedicated volunteers and staff removed 3 million pounds of invasive limu from 27 acres. Today, we continue this effort through volunteer workdays with schools and community groups.
When: May 17th, 2025
Location: Maunalua Bay (Hawaii Kai) 100 Bay St, Honolulu, HI 96821
Time: 9am - 12pm
Everyone must fill out an online waiver: WAVIER
What to bring:
Water bottles (Stay hydrated)
Sunscreen
Clothes that can get wet
Towels
Water shoes
Hats
Change of clothes
Megabon Committee Meeting (Copy) (Copy)
The first Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
We will be going over important decisions on where Megabon 2025 will be held and more.
Please join us
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Kanpai and Chill
Kanpai and Chill w/ James Gawel
May General Membership Meeting
Join us for our monthly General Membership Meeting while enjoying sushi provided by Aloha Bento and a sake tasting hosted by James Gawel.
Where: Aloha Bento 220 S King St #101, Honolulu, HI 96813 (Parking Validation will be provided)
Time: 6pm to 8pm (GMM 6pm - 7pm) (Sake Tasting 7pm - 8pm)
FREE for JCI Honolulu Members $10 for non members and guest
Megabon Committee Meeting (Copy) (Copy)
The first Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
We will be going over important decisions on where Megabon 2025 will be held and more.
Please join us
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
GMM General Member Meeting (Copy)
Please join us for our General Member Meeting to discuss upcoming projects, hang out with fellow Jaycees, and more.
Location: TBD
2025 Irasshai (Hosted by Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii)
2025 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! presented by Bank of Hawaiʻi
Two levels of street food-inspired tasting stations, refreshing beverages, and local entertainment inspired by Japan's street festivals.
April 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826
Event Planned by Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi
Category: Food & Drink
Here's What to Expect!
Inspired by the vibrant festivals of Japan, Irasshai welcomes you to experience street food-inspired tastings, refreshing beverages, and live entertainment. Beneath vibrant lanterns in our outdoor courtyard, over a dozen chefs invite you to indulge in tasty bites inspired by Japanese and local flavors. Say kanpai (cheers) with your friends while enjoying unlimited samples of sake, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Live musicians create the perfect vibe.
Head upstairs for even more food, drinks, and music! Enter your chance to win an amazing Golden Ticket travel package and fantastic prizes in our silent auction. Please join us for an incredible night in support of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i!
Limited open seating and parking will be available for ticket holders. This is a 21+ event.
Megabon Committee Meeting (Copy) (Copy)
The first Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
We will be going over important decisions on where Megabon 2025 will be held and more.
Please join us
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
1st New Member Orientation
1st Quarter New Member Orientation
Come join us for a night of fun as we install our new members to our chapter and enjoy a fun night of trivia. Hosted by Vice President Sheri Komori! There are different slots on the signup sheet, if you want to just come for the social. SIGN UP HERE
New Member Orientation
When: March 8th, 2025
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Location: Todaiji Temple, 426 Luakini Street
Trivia Night Social
When: March 8th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Todaiji Temple, 426 Luakini Street
Nijikai Karaoke Social
When: March 8th
Time: 8:30pm to Midnight
Toma Karaoke, 2221 South Beretania St.
Cost: Members $30, Non-Members $40 (VENMO JCI HNL); BYOB