GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center
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IMPORTANT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Japanese Sake and Culinary Reception
2026 Lantern Ceremony
2026 Lantern Ceremony Continued
2026 Okayama Student Exchange Program
2026 Okayama Student Exchange Program
15th Peace Ceremony
KOKO RUN
Harumatsuri Guam Japan Festival2
Sand Sculpture Festival
Sand Sculpture Festival - March 15, 2026
GNA President Attends Annual U.S.–Japan Leaders Meeting
Congratulations Newly-Elected GNA Officers
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.
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!
Friday, 16 October 2026
Japanese Sake and Culinary Reception: A Successful Celebration
The Japanese Sake and Culinary Reception was successfully held on October 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at La Cantina, Tsubaki Tower, under the theme “A Taste of Japan, A Partnership for Guam.” Co-hosted with the Consulate-General of Japan in Hagåtña, the event celebrated Japan’s rich culinary traditions and the art of sake appreciation. With the assistance of the Guam Nikkei Association, guests enjoyed an evening highlighting the enduring friendship between Japan and Guam while fostering cultural exchange, collaboration, and stronger community partnerships. Arigato to the Consulate-General of Japan and the Guam Nikkei Association for helping make this meaningful cultural celebration a success! Enjoy the following snapshots!
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