Happy New Year! 🎉 May the year 2026 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
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Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Happy New Year! 🎉 May the year 2026 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! 🎉
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Congratulations Newly-Elected GNA Officers
INCOMING 2026 GNA OFFICERS:
President - David Shigeji Okada
Vice President - Monica Okada Guzman
Secretary - Peter Robert Onedera
Treasurer - Monte Noda Mesa
Historian - Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
GNA Chairman Frank Shimizu Conferred with Imperial Decoration
GNA Chairman Frank S.N. Shimizu
The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays Decoration Recipient
Congratulations to GNA Chairman Frank Shimizu for his Imperial Decoration Conferment by the Japan Guam Consulate Office and the MOFA Japan office! He was bestowed with The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays Decoration for his contribution to enhancing the welfare of the Japanese American community in the United States and promoting
friendly relations between Japan and the United States.
50 Years of Friendship: Japan and Guam
Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship: Japan and Guam Strengthen Ties
The Consulate-General of Japan commemorated 50 years of enduring friendship and cooperation with Guam during a special reception held Wednesday evening at Hotel Nikko Guam. Members of the Guam Nikkei Association also participated in the event, joining dignitaries and community leaders in honoring the shared history and strong ties between Japan and Guam. Enjoy the following snapshots!
Featured GNA Video
2016 Guam Proa Lantern Floating Ceremony Video Available on YouTube
The 2016 Guam Proa Lantern Floating Ceremony (5 minute video) is now available on YouTube titled Guam Proa Lantern Floating Ceremony (GNA). You can also visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqoubIyyeo. Enjoy!
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Happy New Year! 🎉 May the year 2026 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Image source: howtolearn.com
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
GNA Meeting - Jan. 20
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center
2026 GNA Meetings
2026 Guam Nikkei Association (GNA) General Membership Meeting Schedule:
(Generally, Third Tuesday of the Month, except as noted below)
Location: Tamuning Senior Center
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (This is Wed; Tues is a holiday)
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (This is Wed; Tue is a holiday)
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Saturday, 20 December 2025
Congratulations to the new GNA Officers for 2026!
INCOMING 2026 GNA OFFICERS:
President - David Shigeji Okada
Vice President - Monica Okada Guzman
Secretary - Peter Robert Onedera
Treasurer - Monte Noda Mesa
Historian - Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
Saturday, 13 December 2025
メリークリスマス Merīkurisumasu!
メリークリスマス
Merīkurisumasu (Merry Christmas)!
GNA Meeting - Dec. 16
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Date: December 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
GNA Meeting - Nov. 18: Election of 2026 new officers
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Date: November 18, 2025
Election of 2026 new officers
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center
UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS:
November 18, 2025 - Election of 2026 new officers December 16, 2025 - Year end reports, transition, and acknowledgements
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