GUAM NIKKEI ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 12961 Tamuning, Guam 96931
Purpose
The Guam Nikkei Association was chartered in 2012 with the primary purpose of perpetuating the history and lineages of those born from Japanese ancestry who are presently bona fide residents of Guam; educate the community about the impact and contribution of first generation Japanese and their descendants on the social economic fabric of Guam and to inculcate Japanese culture, art, traditions and history to succeeding generations of Japanese-Chamorro-Guamanians. The Association shall also conduct classes, lectures, demonstrations, performances, seminars, exchange programs, travel to Japan and elsewhere, and organize community events as a means of promoting the purposes of the organization. Additionally, the Guam Nikkei Association shall seek grants, contributions and to operate fund raising activities that will provide the necessary resources to achieve the purposes of the organization.
Congratulations, GNA, on your 10th Anniversary!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
December 1, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m.
As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly December meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Karl Soto or Cathy Rivera Castro.
Memorial Park Clean-Up
Please join us for the annual clean-up of the Memorial Park in Yigo on Sunday, July 10, 2022, beginning at 7:45 a.m. We hope to see you there!

GNA Chairman Frank Shimizu Conferred with Imperial Decoration
2021 VISE STUDENT PRESENTATION
GNA Family Sends Cheers to All!
The GNA Familia closes its last meeting of the year with cheers to all with hope that next year will be a better one for all of us and pandemic-free! We wish you a Merīkurisumasu (Merry Christmas) メリークリスマス! Take care, and please stay safe! We look forward to seeing all of you in 2021!
Newly-Elected 2022 GNA Officers
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Thank you for hosting Tokon painters
2018 JALD Report
JET PROGRAM
The Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program offers graduates with exciting professional opportunities to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers or Coordinators for International Relations. Since 1987, more than 60,000 JET Program participants from over 40 countries have lived and worked in cities, towns and villages throughout Japan.
Marianas Business Journal Feature
Featured GNA Video
2016 Guam Proa Lantern Floating Ceremony Video Available on YouTube
Lantern Ceremony Snapshots
KENDAMA
History
GNA Awards Cepeda for Design & Construction of Proa Lantern
Saturday, 21 January 2023
GNA 10th Year Anniversary Celebration Gala Memorable!
Wednesday, 28 December 2022
Thursday, 1 December 2022
GNA Meeting - Dec. 1
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
December 1, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m.
As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly December meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Karl Soto or Cathy Rivera Castro.
Memorial Park Clean-Up
Please join us for the annual clean-up of the Memorial Park in Yigo on Sunday, July 10, 2022, beginning at 7:45 a.m. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Thursday, 10 November 2022
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
GNA Meeting - Nov. 10
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
November 10, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m.
As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly November meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Karl Soto or Cathy Rivera Castro.
Thursday, 13 October 2022
GNA Meeting - Oct. 13
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
October 13, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m.
As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly October meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Karl Soto or Cathy Rivera Castro.
