Consulate Activities
2025/3/11
29th Annual Honolulu Festival
The 29th Annual Honolulu Festival, organized by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, took place from March 7 to 9, with the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu participating in the event.
On March 8 and 9, the Consulate's booth at the Hawaii Convention Center showcased Japanese culture, promoted tourism to Japan, and provided information about the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology) Scholarships and the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program.
On March 8 and 9, the Consulate's booth at the Hawaii Convention Center showcased Japanese culture, promoted tourism to Japan, and provided information about the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology) Scholarships and the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program.
Additionally, we co-hosted the Japan Film Festival in collaboration with the Honolulu Festival Foundation and the Japan Foundation. The festival was well-received by attendees.
Consul General Kodama, along with other members of our staff, also participated in the "Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden (EKIDEN) 2025," a sister event of the Honolulu Festival. From the Consulate General, three teams consisting of 15 members participated, all of whom completed the race.
Before the event, on March 6, the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu and the Honolulu Festival Foundation co-hosted a reception at the Official Residence to kick off the 29th Annual Honolulu Festival. Around 100 guests, including representatives from Japanese companies, businesses, organizations, and individuals who contributed to making the festival possible, attended the reception.