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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!
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Saturday, 15 November 2014
GNA Members Hard at Work - Nov. 13
GNA members met Thursday, November 13, 2014 to discuss the Coconut Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy the following snapshots!
Friday, 7 November 2014
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - NOV. 13
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tamuning Community Center
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Guam Nikkei Appreciation Night II a Success!
The Guam Nikkei Appreciation Night II held Friday, October 10, 2014 at the GCC Multi-Purpose Auditorium was a memorable event. Domo arigato to all those who made this event a success! Enjoy the following snapshots!
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| Family Doll Display |
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| Pereda's at Reception Table |
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| Samurai Display |
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| Dining Area |
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| Table Center Piece Display |
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| Samurai Helmet and Kimono Display |
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| Japan Consulate Office Display |
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| Food Serving Line |
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| Snake Display |
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| Shimizu Family Display |
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| DPR Historical Display |
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| Sample Coconut for Light Ceremony |
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| GCC Customers |
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| Issei and Nisei Monument Display |
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| Sample Coconut Floating in Water |
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| Food Serving Line |
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| Mochi Pounding Demonstration |
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| Mochi Pounding Demonstration |
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| Mochi Pounding Demonstration Continued |
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| Culinary Students Serving Food |
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Friday, 3 October 2014
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - OCT. 9
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tamuning Community Center
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
GNA Announces Kendama Winners
Congratulations to the following Kendama contest winners who competed on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at GPO:
Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Elijah Reyes, 2nd Place Winner; Jino Chuweiluk, 1st Place Winner; and Adhara Balansay, 3rd Place Winner.
Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Tristen Hocog, 2nd Place Winner; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; Russell Cruz, 3rd Place Winner; Doreen Pereda, GNA Member; George Pereda.
Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Mark Contreras, 3rd Place Winner; Darren Smartt, 1st Place Winner; Justin Flores, 2nd Place Winner; Doreen Pereda, GNA Member; and George Pereda.
8-12 yrs. Category:
Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA (Guam Nikkei Association) Director; Justice Albalde, 3rd Place Winner; Kali Albalde, 1st Place Winner; Laila Smartt, 2nd Place Winner.
Back row L to R: Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Ben Wada, GNA Member; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; and Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office.
13-16 yrs. Category:
Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office; and Ben Wada, GNA Member.
17-25 yrs. Category:
Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager, Aaron Johnson, 1st Place Winner, Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office and Ben Wada, GNA Member.
26+ yrs. Category:
Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office; and Ben Wada, GNA Member.
Sponsors:
Sponsors:
Consulate General of Japan Office, Guam Nikkei Association, GPO, Pacific Islands Club, Twinkles, and United Airlines
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