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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!

Thursday, 28 November 2019

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Domo Arigato for all that you do to make a difference! 🦃🍁🍂
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GNA Pope Visit Snapshots - Nov. 26










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Sunday, 24 November 2019

GNA members will see Pope Francis in Japan

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Wednesday, 20 November 2019

40th Japan Autumn Festival Snapshots - Nov. 16









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Monday, 11 November 2019

GNA Meeting - Nov. 14

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:


November 14, 2019

Time: 6:00 p.m.


Location: Tamuning Senior Citizens Center

Agenda:

*Planning for 2020 6th Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony
*2020 JALD candidate nomination
*60th Convention of the Nikkei and Japanese Abroad in Tokyo
*November 16th JCoG 40th Annual Autumn Festival
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Thursday, 7 November 2019

Guam Nikkei Association (GNA) donates to the Japan Club of Guam


(Tamuning, Guam) The Guam Nikkei Association donates to the Japan Club of Guam for their 40th Japan Autumn Festival to be held on November 16th, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Beach Park (Ypao Beach).

The Guam Nikkei Association is proud to support the Japan Club of Guam as they celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Japan Autumn Festival. The Festival is the longest-running festival in Guam and celebrates cultural exchange for children and the people of Guam. 

“Many members of the Guam Nikkei Association have grown up attending the Autumn Festival through the years and it is a fitting tribute to celebrate our Japanese ancestry through this donation. Through the Japan Club of Guam and their hosting of this Annual Festival, the people of Guam have enjoyed cultural exchange and exposure to our Japanese heritage,” stated Monte Mesa, President of the GNA.



Pictured above is Yuichiro Hirano, Japan Club of Guam, Monte Mesa, President, Guam Nikkei Association, Mike Sato, President, Japan Club of Guam, Lucky Sakamoto and Karl Sotto, Guam Nikkei Association. Second Row: Cathy Castro, Gloria Cruz and Monica Guzman, Guam Nikkei Association.

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