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IMPORTANT


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



Date: February 17, 2026 

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Venue:  Tamuning Senior Citizen Center


Sand Sculpture Festival

Join us for the Guam Nikkei Association Sand Sculpture Festival—a fun-filled day celebrating creativity, culture, and community by the sea!

đź“… Sunday, March 15, 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

đź“ŤGovernor Joseph Flores Beach Park (Ypao) – Sandy Seashore


Enjoy stunning sand sculptures, family-friendly activities, and cultural festivities.

📲 Scan the QR code to download an application.


For more information: guamnikkeiassociation@gmail.com

GNA President Attends Annual U.S.–Japan Leaders Meeting

GNA President Attends Annual U.S.–Japan Leaders Meeting

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!


2026 GNA OFFICERS:


President - David Shigeji Okada

Vice President - Monica Okada Guzman

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!

Monday, 16 February 2026

Save the Date! Carved by the Sea: Guam Nikkei Sand Sculpture Festival - March 15

Join us for the Guam Nikkei Association Sand Sculpture Festival—a fun-filled day celebrating creativity, culture, and community by the sea!

đź“… Sunday, March 15, 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

đź“ŤGovernor Joseph Flores Beach Park (Ypao) – Sandy Seashore


Enjoy stunning sand sculptures, family-friendly activities, and cultural festivities.

📲 Scan the QR code to download an application.


For more information: guamnikkeiassociation@gmail.com

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Monday, 26 January 2026

Strengthening U.S.–Japan Ties: GNA President Attends Leadership Meeting

GNA President David Okada represented the organization at the Annual Heads of Mission and Japanese American Leaders Meeting held on January 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on strengthening the U.S.–Japan relationship through meaningful dialogue and the exchange of perspectives among Japanese American leaders, the Embassy of Japan, and Consulates General from across the United States.

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Wednesday, 21 January 2026

GNA Meeting - Feb. 17


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



Date: February 17, 2026 

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Venue:  Tamuning Senior Citizen Center


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Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!


Happy New Year! đźŽ‰  May the year 2026 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! 

Image source: howtolearn.com
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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


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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

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Saturday, 20 December 2025

Congratulations to the new GNA Officers for 2026!


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

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