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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: 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!

📅 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

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, 23 December 2017

メリークリスマス Merīkurisumasu!

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



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Tuesday, 12 December 2017

GNA Meeing - Dec. 14



GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



December 14, 2017



Time: 6:00 p.m.



Location: Tamuning Community Center

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Thursday, 26 October 2017

Guam Nikkei Association to Hold Memorial Mass - Nov. 5

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Monday, 9 October 2017

GNA Meeting - Oct. 12


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



October 12, 2017


Time: 6:00 p.m.


Location: Tamuning Community Center




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Saturday, 16 September 2017

Lantern Ceremony Snapshots - Sept. 16











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Thursday, 7 September 2017

2017 Lantern Floating Ceremony - Sept. 16



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Saturday, 26 August 2017

GNA Meeting - Sept. 7


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:



September 7, 2017


Time: 6:00 p.m.


Location: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center
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Wednesday, 5 July 2017

10th Peace Memorial Ceremony - July 9 at Yigo South Pacific Memorial Park


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Tuesday, 30 May 2017

GNA Meetings - June - August 2017


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS:


June 8, 2017
July 13, 2017
August 3, 2017


Time: 6:00 p.m.


Location: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center



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Sunday, 7 May 2017

GNA Meeting - May 11


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING


May 11, 2017


Time: 6:00 p.m.


Location: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center



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Upcoming GNA Meetings

May 11, 2017
June 8, 2017
July 13, 2017 
August 10, 2017 
September 14, 2017 
October 12, 2017 
November 9, 2017 
December 14, 2017 
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Tuesday, 31 January 2017

GNA Meeting - Feb. 9


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING


February 9, 2017


Time: 6:00 p.m.


Location: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center



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Congratulations Newly-Elected 2017-2018 GNA Officers!

President: Monte Mesa 
Vice-President: Pauline Okada 
Secretary: Theresa Tayama 
Treasurer: Gloria Duenas Cruz 
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Thursday, 5 January 2017

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!
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Sunday, 1 January 2017

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!


Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2017 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Image source: howtolearn.com
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