GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center
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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!
Thursday, 2 April 2026
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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