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More than 100 vendors exhibiting from around the world Including Hawaii and Japan. Ennichi corner will feature many activities for the young and young at heart.

*All the event schedules are subject to change without notice.

Come and enjoy dance, music and traditional arts performed by groups from Hawaii, Japan and other parts of the Pacific region.

*Show ends at different times depending on the venue.
*Performance schedule is subject to change without notice.

Hawaii’s Community Sports Event: Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN

Launched in March 2013 as Hawaii’s first amateur runner community relay event, rooted in its Japanese origin and cultural heritage, the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN has become a beloved community sports event to both participants and supporters. Due to pandemic restrictions, the event could not be held after 2019, but was successfully revived in March 2024 for its 8th edition. The event drew over 82 teams and more than 700 runners, with a total of approx.1,500 people, including family and friends, gathering at Kapiolani Park. The popular 5km course starts at Kapiolani Park, ascends Diamond Head Road, and features a turnaround point at the lookout with ocean views, allowing participants to fully experience Hawaii’s natural beauty.

Official Website : Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2025

More than 100 vendors exhibiting from around the world Including Hawaii and Japan. Ennichi corner will feature many activities for the young and young at heart.

*All the event schedules are subject to change without notice.

Live music, dance and cultural performance.

*Show ends at different times depending on the venue.
*Performance schedule is subject to change without notice.

Exhibition of Japanese sake culture, sake sampling, food on sale
*ID with photo is required for tasting
*Samples are limited
*The event details above are subject to change without notice.

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A selection of wonderful Japanese movies. Please visit and enjoy.
*Free Admission!!

A selection of wonderful Japanese movies. Please visit and enjoy.

*Free Admission!!

Exhibition of Japanese sake culture, sake sampling, food on sale
*ID with photo is required for tasting
*Samples are limited
*The event details above are subject to change without notice.

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The Friendship Gala is an exciting event featuring wonderful cuisine and cultural performances.

The purpose of the Friendship Gala is to promote friendship and international goodwill between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region.

Experience the “Japan Snack Fair,” featuring a curated selection of approximately 82 local snacks from 17 prefectures across Japan! This fair offers a delightful way to explore Japan’s rich culinary culture, showcasing specialties like the rich and flavorful “Butter Senbei” from Hokkaido and the juicy, aromatic “White Peach Mochi” from Ehime.

Take a culinary journey through the diverse tastes of Japan and savor the unique flavors each region has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to explore this diverse selection—come and enjoy a delightful shopping experience!

Experience the “Japan Snack Fair,” featuring a curated selection of approximately 82 local snacks from 17 prefectures across Japan! This fair offers a delightful way to explore Japan’s rich culinary culture, showcasing specialties like the rich and flavorful “Butter Senbei” from Hokkaido and the juicy, aromatic “White Peach Mochi” from Ehime.

Take a culinary journey through the diverse tastes of Japan and savor the unique flavors each region has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to explore this diverse selection—come and enjoy a delightful shopping experience!

The Maui mikoshi contest was developed exclusively for high school students in Maui. Each year there is a competition among high schools to design a mikoshi for the Honolulu Festival. The winning Maui mikoshi is unveiled and displayed at the Hawaii Convention Center over the Festival weekend. Students selected as the overall winner visit Honolulu during the weekend of the festival and march in the Grand Parade showcasing their award winning mikoshi.

More Details : The Winner of the Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest 【King Kekaulike High School 】

The Maui mikoshi contest was developed exclusively for high school students in Maui. Each year there is a competition among high schools to design a mikoshi for the Honolulu Festival. The winning Maui mikoshi is displayed at the Hawaii Convention Center over the Festival weekend.

More Details : The Winner of the Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest 【King Kekaulike High School 】

The Maui mikoshi contest was developed exclusively for high school students in Maui. Each year there is a competition among high schools to design a mikoshi for the Honolulu Festival. The winning Maui mikoshi is displayed at the Hawaii Convention Center over the Festival weekend.

More Details : The Winner of the Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest 【King Kekaulike High School 】

【Honolulu Festival　Genki Ball Tossing Event】
TIME
Saturday at :  11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday at : 11 am, 1 pm

PLACE
Booth Hawaii Convention Center (Booth number TBA)
Donation accepted at the booth before making and tossing time at the Ala Wai Canal Promenade.

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【Honolulu Festival　Genki Ball Tossing Event】
TIME
Saturday at :  11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Sunday at : 11 am, 1 pm

PLACE
Booth Hawaii Convention Center (Booth number TBA)
Donation accepted at the booth before making and tossing time at the Ala Wai Canal Promenade.

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*For about 15 minutes each dance

*For about 15 minutes each dance.

*For about 15 minutes each dance

By appointing SERINA as the Special Supporter, JTB Hawaii aims to inspire the younger generation in Japan by showcasing the charm and values of the Honolulu Festival, for which JTB proudly sponsors.

SERINA will play a key role as a representative of the festival’s mission.

To celebrate her appointment, SERINA will perform a special mini live concert on the main stage of the Hawaii Convention Center, the festival’s central venue.

■ Admission: Honolulu Festival admission fee required
(https://www.honolulufestival.com/en/whatsnew/2024/11/29/admission-fees/)

People from Hawaii, Japan and other Asia-Pacific countries join this Grand Parade, the finale of the Honolulu Festival. This is a great chance to see the traditional performance of various countries here in Hawaii.

*Event schedule is subject to change without notice.

Nagaoka Hanabi (Nagaoka Fireworks) is presented by Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation.

Japanese singer Hitomi Shimatani will host a special mini-concert of PEACE STOCK, a festival celebrating peace and music.
The concept behind PEACH STOCK is that peace, like a reserve of nourishment, is essential for our hearts and souls.
Through music, the event aims to inspire future generations with the importance of family and the value of peace.

■ Artists: Hitomi Shimatani and others
■ Admission: Honolulu Festival admission fee required
(https://www.honolulufestival.com/en/whatsnew/2024/11/29/admission-fees/)

More Details : Hitomi Shimatani’s “PEACE STOCK” Mini-Concert at the 29th Honolulu Festival​

FRUITS ZIPPER, the newly appointed official supporter for the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2025, is a new idol group created from participants in ASOBISYSTEM’s idol project KAWAII LAB. The group’s name combines FRUITS, meaning ‘to bear fruit,’ and ZIP, meaning ‘to give energy.’

The group’s concept is ‘from Harajuku to the world,’ and the group will transmit what they call ‘NEW KAWAII’ from Harajuku, an area known for fashion and individuality, to the world. Since their formation in 2022, FRUITS ZIPPER has won accolades such as the Best New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards and continues to spread a new wave of ‘KAWAII’ culture from Harajuku to the world.

On the day of the event, FRUITS ZIPPER will be present at the venue to cheer on the participants. In addition, they are scheduled to hold a Special Mini Live Performance on the stage of the Honolulu Festival on the day before the race to commemorate their appointment as the official supporters.

■Admission:Free