For one energized night of Asian street food and libations, entertainment, and art, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi will be transformed into an exciting food and cultural festival in the heart of Mōʻiliʻili. 

*NOTE: This is a 21 years old and older event.

Date: May 6, 2023, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi, 2454 S. Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826

Confirmed Vendors (as of 4/18/2023):

• Agaru - Chef Chris Kajioka
• Aloha Beer Co
• Asato Family Shop
• Bamboo Catering - Chef Jason Takemura
• Beer Lab HI
• C4 Table - Chef Colin Hazama
• Johnson Brothers
• Kapa Hale - Chef Keaka Lee 
• Lotus Spirits
• Niu Soft Serve
• 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar at the Prince Hotel - Chef Jeremy Shigekane and Chef Aaron Furuto
• Rainbow Sake INC.
• Roy's Hawaiʻi Kai - Chef Isaiah Badua
• Robata JINYA
• Tane Vegan Izakaya - Chef Kin Wai Lui
• Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering
• The Cherry Company, Ltd.
• ....more to come!

Please join us for Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! Immerse yourself in yatai-inspired culinary delights and celebrate the roots of our cultural heritage while doing your part to support the JCCH's programs and resources. Your ticket includes entry to this one-night-only event and access to 16+ food and drink vendors at stations that will be placed throughout the 1st and 5th floors of the JCCH. You are encouraged to explore the exhibitions throughout the 1st floor including an in-person display of the online silent auction in the dōjō, golden ticket fundraiser, "open house" at the Tokioka Heritage Resource Center, 3D Scanning display, Okage Sama De Historical Gallery, and the JCCH Gift Shop. There will also be live entertainment and open seating areas (with special seating reserved for kūpuna).