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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


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

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!

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Guam Nikkei Association Honors Peace and Remembrance at 15th Memorial Ceremony

The Guam Nikkei Association (GNA) sponsored a wreath for the 15th Peace Memorial Ceremony held on April 18, 2026.  Pictured are Frank Shimizu, Jr. (member), David Okada (GNA President), and Jeff Espinosa (member).

The Guam Nikkei Association (GNA) participated in the 15th Peace Memorial Ceremony held on April 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Yigo South Pacific Memorial Park.

Organized by the South Pacific Memorial Association, Inc., the ceremony honored all World War II fallen soldiers, civilians, and victims, while fostering reconciliation and underscoring the enduring importance of peace.

As part of its tribute, GNA sponsored a commemorative wreath in remembrance of those who lost their lives.  

The Yigo South Pacific Memorial Park is also the home of the GNA Issei Memorial Monument.



















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