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P.O. Box 12961 Tamuning, Guam 96931

IMPORTANT


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



Date: April 21, 2026 

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Venue:  Tamuning Senior Citizen Center


Sand Sculpture Festival

Sand Sculpture Festival - March 15, 2026


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!

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Harumatsuri Guam Japan Festival

Guam Nikkei Association (GNA) celebrated spring festivities at the Harumatsuri Guam Japan Festival with the Japan Club of Guam, the Japan Consulate General Office, and the Dolphin Jump (Guam Wadaiko Juku Association) on April 11, 2026, at Joseph Flores Beach Park (Ypao). Many people stopped by to try their skills at games, kendama, wadaiko drumming, and more. Enjoy the following snapshots from the festival:








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Thursday, 2 April 2026

GNA Meeting - April 21


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



Date: April 21, 2026 

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Venue:  Tamuning Senior Citizen Center


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2026 Sand Sculpture Festival Snapshots - March 15

The Guam Nikkei Association, in partnership with the Japan Club of Guam and the Consulate-General of Japan, proudly coordinated the 2026 Sand Sculpture Festival held on March 15, 2026, at Governor Joseph Flores Beach Park. The event brought together youth ages 10–17, organized into teams of three, to creatively showcase CHamoru and Japanese cultures, as well as environmental sustainability, through sand sculpture design. The USCG Auxiliary, active duty Coast Guard personnel, and other community members provided vital support in event coordination, safety oversight, and community engagement, helping ensure a well-organized, safe, and enriching experience for participating teams and their families.












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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!

📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍Governor 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! 🎉  May the year 2026 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! 

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