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12th Lantern Ceremony
2026 Okayama Student Exchange Program
2026 Okayama Student Exchange Program
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
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, 14 July 2022
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Annual Clean-Up of Memorial Park in Yigo - July 10
Memorial Park Clean-Up
Please join us for the annual clean-up of the Memorial Park in Yigo on Sunday, July 10, 2022, beginning at 7:45 a.m. We hope to see you there!
GNA Meeting - July 14
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
July 14, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m.
As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly July meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Karl Soto or Cathy Rivera Castro.
Thursday, 21 April 2022
Condolences for the Shimizu Family
The GNA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Paul San Nicolas Shimizu. He passed away March 31, 2022. May Paul's family members be comforted with loving memories. He is now resting in the peaceful arms of our Savior.
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Congratulations to the new GNA Officers for 2022!
INCOMING 2022 GNA OFFICERS:
President - Karl P. Sotto
Vice President - Jesse M. Fujikawa
Secretary - Pauline Okada
Treasurer - Monte Mesa
Thursday, 10 February 2022
Friday, 31 December 2021
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Happy New Year! May the year 2022 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
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