Japanese Festival
uh maui college
May 24, 2025 // 3:00pm-7:00pm // 7:30pm-9:00pm Obon
3:00 Welcome
3:05 Maui Okinawa Taiko (Drumming)
3:25 JCSM Welcome, Announcements
3:35 Victoria Jacintho (Koto)
3:45 Yanagida Studio (Exercise)
3:55 Mayor’s Message, Business Award
4:10 Anju Madoka (Folk Singer)
4:25 Michele Chin-Purcell (Japanese Lion Dance)
4:40 Nakayama Minyo Kai (Folk Dancing)
4:45 Announcements
5:00 Natto Eating Contest
5:15 Sam Sato Saimin Eating Contest
5:30 Maui Taiko (Drumming)
5:50 Makawao Kendo Dojo (Martial Arts)
6:10 Maui Minyo Kai (Folk Dancing)
6:25 Zenshin Daiko (Drumming)
6:50 Passport Winners Announcements
6:55 Nakayama Minyo Kai (Folk Dancing)
7:00 Anju Madoka (Folk Singer)
7:15 Michele Chin-Purcell (Japanese Lion Dance)
7:30 Transition to obon Prayer/Luminary Ceremony
Transition to upper campus
entertertainer's bio
MADOKA ANJU
Marco Lienhard is the director of both Taikoza and East Winds Ensemble (1995-Present). Marco Lienhard lived and performed in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza under director Tagayasu Den (who instigated the renaissance of Taiko). In
Maui Okinawa Taiko
Maui Okinawa Taiko (MOT) began in May of 1997 as a part of the Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai (MOKK)
Maui Taiko
The informal taiko group that existed in Keahua has continued for nearly a century through five generations of the Watanabe family. The family founded Maui Taiko with the intent of perpetuating the Fukushima Ondo tradition and incorporating other forms of taiko music.
Michele Chin-Purcell
Michele Chin-Purcell is an ardent advocate for Japanese taiko art and culture, serving as both an instructor and performer with San Diego Taiko.
Zenshin Daiko
Zenshin Daiko is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that is dedicated to teaching taiko to children and sharing it with the community. Since forming in March, 1999, Zenshin Daiko was performed in over 1,100 cultural and community events all over Maui and the neighbor islands. Zenshin Daiko has also performed in California, Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon and Japan.
food
01.
—Maui Fresh Streatery
- Kamikaze Fries
- Okonomiyaki
- Unagi Don
- Furikake Garlic Chicken
- Spicy Tuna
- Shrimp Tempura Box
02.
— Tru Grindz
- Chicken Hekka Plate
- Hawaiian Plate
- Lau Lau Plate
- Poke Nachos
- Deep Fried Ahi Poke Rolls
- Banana Bread Loaf
04.
- Crispy Roast Pork
- Bbq Char Siu
- Roast Duck
- Baked Manapua (Bbq Pork)
- Dan Tat (Custard Tart)
- Jung (Savory Sticky Rice)
- Chicken Curry Puff
05.
— Oyako Tei
- Nishime
- Spam Musubi
- Okinawan Pork Bento
- Assorted Bentos
- Assorted Pickled Vegetables
07.
- Assorted Bentos
- California Rolls
- Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll
- Spicy Tuna Handroll
- Inari Sushi
08.
—Lono Blue Kitchen
- Cold Udon
- Yakisoba, Roast Corn
- Takoyaki
- Haupia
- Fish Cake
- Vietnamese Spring Roll
- Croquette Curry
- Strawberry Sago
- Andagi
- Broken Glass Dessert
Crafters
- Aimee V Designs: Permanent jewelry, handmade jewelry, tote bags, pouches, mini bags, and backpacks. (web | IG)
- Aloha in All Ways: Laser engraved Stanley and Yeti cups, coasters, car coasters, and trivets; stickers and sticker sheets.
- B. Miyo Art: Apparel and stationary featuring original artwork by Maui born and raised illustrator, Bailey Onaga. (web | IG)
- Beads and things by Kori: Handcrafted jewelry and scarf cover-ups. (web | FB | IG)
- Daimaru Designs: Original artwork created into enamel pins, keychains, and prints.(web | IG)
- GLTCH Girl: Fun, original artwork made into stickers and accessories.
- Gothgyaru: Original artwork by Gothgyaru, keychains, stickers, charms, posters, and prints.
- Hapa Maui: Happi coats, t-Shirts, obi wall hangings, kanzashi, pouches, bags, aprons, gift sets, towels, keychains. (IG)
- Happy Galo Creates: Laser made decor and gifts, home decor, engraved tumblers, coasters, jewelry holders, sticky note pads, bookmarks, plant propagation stations, and engraved cutting boards. (web | FB | IG)
- Hello Sushi: California based business creating playful gifts inspired by Asian cuisine and culture. All items consist of original artwork. hand towels, beach towels, blankets, t-shirts, stickers, etc.(web | FB | IG)
- Hi Family LLC: embroidered apparel including children and adult clothing, hats, jackets, kitchen towels, and accessories.
- Honi Hawaii: Honi Hawaii designed apparel, bags, and gifts.(web )
- Jen-E: Vinyl money wallets and pouches, yen/won wallets, fanny packs, shoulder bags, shoes bags, and key fobs. (IG)
- Jewelry by the Ocean & Tanzan Designs: Jade jewelry, gold-filled and sterling silver jewelry, women’s and children’s jackets and women’s blouses. (web | IG)
- JKF Crochet: With a love for crochet passed down through generations, Faith brings her family craft to life with adorable stuffed animals, toys and gifts! Each piece is made with love and creativity.( IG)
- Kissy Hawaii: Handsewn gifts and baby items in an array of japanese prints. (web | IG)
- Paula Kobayashi: Kokedama, post-it and pen stand, wooden celebration calendar, graduation cards, doggie biscuits, chopstick rests, sports coffee tables.
- Linked by Jen: Permanent jewelry.
- Malia & Co: Keiki & adult apparel, reusable bags, homemade laundry soap bombs, dog treats, and dishwasher pods. (web | FB | IG)
- Maui Sugar Mamas: Matcha cookies, manju, and other delicious baked goods. (web | FB | IG)
- Mise Kimono: Handbags, apparel, and accessories created from Vintage imported Japanese textiles, as well as Japanese imported fabrications and Japanese/ Hawaii inspired designs.(web)
- Miyako & Co: Earrings, stationary, vinyl decals, trinket pill boxes, ID badge reels. (web | FB | IG)
- Mizmatched Star: Jewelry, kanzashi, stationary, accessories. (web )
- Planty Aloha: Plants, flowers, and plant themed gifts. (FB)
- Bevyylove: Bevyylove is a small Maui business specializing in handmade polymer clay earrings and handcrafting a simple collection of affordable boho, magical, and tropical Hawaii inspired earrings. (IG)
- T. Koba Designs: T-shirts, charms, apparel, coasters, tote bags, pareos, accessories
- Toys & Things HI: Blind box figurines from Sonny Angel, Smiski, Mofusand, Ghibli, Miffy and various Pop Mart figures and keychains. Plush keychains of Monsters (Labubu), Sanrio, Disney, Mofusand, Miffy, Teddy Lulu, Nommi, Bunny Lulu and Baby Three. (FB | IG)
17th Annual natto eating Contest
Sign up to enter at the Entertainment Stage at 4 pm – children and adult divisions; first six entries for each division accepted.
Contest begins at 5:00 pm
The fastest eater wins
Winners receive TJ Warehouse Outlet gift certificates.
All contestants win the natto eating contest bowl.
19th annual Sam Sato Saimin Eating Contest
Presented By : Sam Sato's
Sign up to enter at the Entertainment Stage at 4 pm – children and adult divisions; first six entries for each division accepted.
Contest begins at 5:15 pm
The fastest eater wins
Winners receive TJ Warehouse Outlet gift certificates.
Kodomo (Children’s) Corner Activities
- Hachimaki: Make a stylized headband, worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. Can also be used for the obon dance later in the evening.
- Uchiwa (fan) making: Design your own paper uchiwa and use it at the Maui Matsuri bon dance.
- Origami crafts, games and coloring activities and a lot more!
eSports Competition
eSports Competition
Date: May 24,2025
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: UH Maui College – Pilina Building
Events Center
- MOA: Mini flower arrangements
- A&B Sugar Museum (or Lahaina Restoration): Plantation displays (w)
- Gakuen Language School: Learn Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, origami (w)
- UHMC: Japanse Lanugage (w)
- Maui Fukushima Kenjin Kai: Sharing Fukushima info
- Consulate-General of Japan in Oahu: Sharing Japan info
- Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii: Hachimaki (headband) /uchiwa (fan) stamping, pau hanafuda
- Japanese Cultural Society of Maui: Luminary making
- Yu Language: Learn Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, origami
- Anju Mandoka: Shamisen lessons
- Culture4Kids: Japanese crafts
