Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii shares the history, heritage, and culture of the Japanese American experience in Hawaii.

Your pass is good for admission to the historical gallery and the exhibition " Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you." You'll experience the multi-generational history of the Japanese in Hawaii—from an immigrant's first hesitant step off onto the shores foreign land to the turbulent times after the bombing of Pearl Harbor when Japanese American citizens found their patriotism questioned.

The JCCH also runs a community gallery that has a rotating schedule of historical displays, contemporary art exhibitions, and annual sales. From the history of karate in Hawai‘i to Japanese tattoos, the Japanese Cultural Center shares the evolving Japanese American experience through visual arts—such as sculpture, photography and woodblock prints.

The gift shop offers unique Japanese antiques and collectibles, including kimono, Japanese dolls, tea sets, and woodblock prints.