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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

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.

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 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)

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!

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)

"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

SIGN UP

What to bring:

1. Water bottles (Stay hydrated)

2. Sunscreen

3. Clothes that can get wet

4. Towels

5. Water shoes

6. Hats

7. Change of clothes

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 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

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)

Please join us for our General Member Meeting to discuss upcoming projects, hang out with fellow Jaycees, and more.

Location: TBD

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

Buy a ticket here!

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.

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 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

Please join us for our General Member Meeting to discuss upcoming projects, hang out with fellow Jaycees, and more.

Location Todaiji Temple, 426 Luakini Street

Let us support of Fellow Chapters

Save the date for our Awards & Installation (A&I) Banquet! Stay tuned for more information.

Our friends at JASH will be hosting their annual Japan Wizards on Saturday, February 22, 2025 and are asking for our assistance with volunteers.

2025 Japan Wizards Competition will be on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the UH Manoa Campus Center.

They are looking for volunteers to serve in the following roles (basically for every aspect of the competition):

- Moderators (English/Japanese capabilities)

- Judges (English/Japanese capabilities)

- Timers

- Scorers

- Registration

- Activity Center

- College Fair

Please click here to fill out the form and register online (both veteran and new volunteers).

Volunteers will receive a 2025 JWC T-shirt, breakfast, bento lunch, and your name will be acknowledged in the program.

Please feel free to call coordinator Cindy Oshima at 808-524-4450 or email at coshima@jashawaii.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Please feel free to share this with your friends, family, and anyone who may be interested in volunteering.

Click here to learn more about the Japan Wizards Competition!

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)

JCI Hiking Club

Due to weather conditions from January, the first hike of the year was moved to February.

Location: Hau ula Loop Trail. Meet at the entrance of the trail (Look for Sean holding the JCI Honolulu Flag)

When: February 16th, 10am to finish

Sign up here

Things to bring:

1. Water or water pack

2. Good hiking boots, or shoes

3. Slippers, Sandals, or spare shoes to change after hike

4. Hat

   Recommended items

5. Hiking sticks

6. Snacks (dried fruit, granola bars, jerky, fruit)

7. First aid kit

8. Rain Jacket

Let us Support of fellow Chapters

We’re excited to host our Awards and Installations Banquet to congratulate the 2024 Board of Directors and to welcome the new 2025 Board of Directors for the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees. 🎉

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Location:  Honolulu Seafood Restaurant (1055 Alakea St)
Time: 5:00PM - 8:30PM
Parking: Across street at 1003 Bishop (validation available after 5PM)

Pricing:

• Early Bird (ends December 31): $60 for HCJ Members | $70 for non members

• Regular: $70 for HCJ Members | $80 for non members

• Table (10) - Special pricing inquire via email honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com

• Kids 10 and under FREE
  
  Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, great company, and inspiring leadership! Let’s come together to honor outgoing leaders and celebrate the fresh vision of our incoming board. 🥂
  
  RSVP now to secure your spot!