An innovative Taiko artist. A giant in the field of Polynesian archeology. An award-winning kumu hula and musician.

Since 1976, every year, we joyously honor the Living Treasures of Hawaii™ who demonstrate excellence in their fields and make significant contributions towards enriching our society. However, given the growing concerns around COVID-19, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has made the difficult decision to forgo accepting nominations for the...

On February 8, 2020, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii honored Carolee Nishi, Dr. Larry Kimura, Sachie Saigusa, and Robert Cazimero as Living Treasures of Hawaii™. Approximately 650 people were in attendance, including delegates to Hongwanji’s annual legislative assembly, friends and family of the honorees, public officials, and members of the...

NEWS RELEASE – for immediate release January 20, 2020 Contact: Derrick Inouye 808-522-9200, dinouye@honpahi.org Registration: 2020 Living Treasures reservation form 2020 LIVING TREASURES OF HAWAII TO BE HONORED AT 45th ANNUAL PROGRAM HONOLULU, Hawaii – A warrior for the Hawaiian language, an icon in the world of music and hula,...

NEWS RELEASE – for immediate release January 21, 2019 Contact: Derrick Inouye 808-522-9200, dinouye@honpahi.org Registration: 2019 Living Treasures reservation form 2019 LIVING TREASURES OF HAWAII TO BE HONORED AT 44th ANNUAL PROGRAM HONOLULU, Hawaii – He is a social conciliator and perpetuator of Hawaiian culture. She is a master teacher...

The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Living Treasures of Hawaii™. Deadline is September 1, 2018.