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"Inetnon Taotao Guam Ni' Manggaihaga' Hapones"

P.O. Box 12961 Tamuning, Guam 96931

IMPORTANT


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



Date: January 20, 2026 

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Venue:  Tamuning Senior Citizen Center


メリークリスマス Merīkurisumasu!

メリークリスマス
Merīkurisumasu (Merry Christmas)!



Congratulations Newly-Elected GNA Officers


We wish to congratulate the newly-elected Guam Nikkei Association Officers!  We are confident that they will lead our organization to be the best that it can be!


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.

Board Chairman Frank S.N. Shimizu Delivers Welcome Remarks


Guam Nikkei Association Board Chairman Frank S.N. Shimizu delivered the welcome remarks during the Guam Nikkei Association's panel discussion on A Borrowed Land, a groundbreaking publication by Peter R. Onedera that documents the experiences of Japanese Issei and Nisei in Guam during World War II. Held on March 29, 2025 at the Central Community Arts Center in Sinajana, the event was a collaboration with NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation as part of its coverage of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.

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! 




2021 VISE STUDENT PRESENTATION

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, 7 May 2019

GNA Meeting - May 9


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:


May 9, 2019


Time: 6:00 p.m.


Location: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center


AGENDA ITEMS:
*Message from the Consulate General of Japan
*Okayama Homestay Program 2019
*Proa Lantern Ceremony
*Other


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