Latest News

4/27/26:

Save the date! Our Obon festival will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 with a gravesite service starting at 5pm followed by an indoor service (hatsubon) inside the temple at 6pm, and the much anticipated bon dance at 7pm! More information will be available soon as we start organizing this time-honored event.

4/08/26:

We will be having our next Beautification Work Day on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 8am, rain or shine. If you plan on volunteering that day, we ask that you RSVP so that we are able to contact you should we need to cancel in the event of severe weather conditions. Mahalo!

4/06/26:

Our 2026 Donation Drive Campaign is now underway! Learn how you can support our historic temple, by clicking HERE.

3/26/26:

Our friends at the Honokaa People’s Theatre have asked us to help share information about a special film they will be showing this weekend.

They will be screening Kokuho on:

  • Friday and Saturday, March 27 & 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great film while supporting a historic local theatre that has generously supported our temple!

3/18/26:

We hope that our members, friends, and volunteers across Hawaii experienced little to no damage during the recent Kona Low storm. With another system forecast to approach the islands later this week, we encourage everyone to stay informed and take any necessary precautions to remain safe.

At this time, our Beautification Work Day scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026, will proceed as planned. If you intend to participate, please RSVP so we can contact you directly in the event that inclement weather requires us to cancel or reschedule.

Information regarding the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. HST has been sent to all members. If your dues are current and you have not received your meeting packet, please reach out to us at (808) 775-0965 or via email at contact@hamakuajodomission.org

2/08/26:

Due to severe weather conditions, the temple will be closed to the public until this storm system passes to ensure the safety of our members and visitors. We encourage everyone to remain safe and heed the Mayor Kimo Alameda’s request to avoid all non-essential travel during this time.

We appreciate your understanding and hope this severe storm system leaves the island soon!

1/11/2026:

Our Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10am HST. Information about the Annual Membership Meeting will be mailed to all HJM members via USPS as the meeting date approaches.

The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing members to attend either remotely via Zoom or in person at our dining hall.

1/06/2026:

We hope everyone enjoyed a safe and memorable holiday season and a great start to the new year! As we welcome the year ahead, we look forward to continuing time-honored traditions while embracing new ones with the support of our members, friends, volunteers, and community. Together, we are committed to preserving and sustaining our historic temple, ensuring it continues to thrive. Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu!