JASH Weekly Update 6/3: Military Update Webinar TODAY!
Dear Members and Friends of JASH,
HAPPENING TODAY!
Virtual Program
The Role of the U.S. and Japan in the China-Taiwan Relationship
Thursday, June 3, 2021
4:00-5:00pm (HST)
The Japan-America Society of Hawaii is honored to host a Zoom webinar panel discussion focusing on “The Role of the U.S. and Japan in the China-Taiwan Relationship.” Our esteemed panelists are Major General (Ret.) Suzanne Vares-Lum (Owner, Vares-Lum Indo-Pacific Consulting, LLC) and Dr. John Hemmings (Associate Professor, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies), with a special welcome by the Director of APCSS, Rear Admiral (Ret.) Peter Gumataotao. Our guest moderator is Ms. Barbara Tanabe (Owner, Hoʻakea Communications, LLC). The program is FREE for JASH Members and $10 for the general public. If you are not yet a JASH Member, join today to receive exclusive member perks like discounted rates to programs like this one! Click here for more information and to join.
Upcoming Events
31st Annual
JASH Friendship Golf Classic
Monday, July 19, 2021
Mid-Pacific Country Club
NEW for 2021: Complimentary Golf Ball Drop Entry for referring a sponsor! Questions? Contact Justin George at justin@gsehawaii.com Mahalo to our Title Sponsor
Live Event Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser Time TBA Monday, July 19, 2021
With the help of Mauna Loa Helicopters, this fundraiser drops 1,000 golf balls from the sky over a designated hole at the Mid-Pacific Country Club. The FIVE BALLS to land in or closest to the hole will win incredible prizes, with the GRAND PRIZE winning a TRIP FOR TWO TO LAS VEGAS courtesy of Pacific Honda. This fundraiser is open to EVERYONE---you don’t need to be part of the Golf Classic to participate! Winners will be announced at our Awards Pau Hana following the tournament and will be contacted individually; no attendance necessary. MORE ENTRIES, MORE SAVINGS! We have some awesome ball bundle tiers to help you maximize your chances: 1 ball/$15, 3 balls/$30, 6 balls/$50, 10 balls/$75, 15 balls/$100
Shared Events
Hosted by Japan Society
Zoom Webinar
Annual Sake Event:
Brewers Share Their Insider Stories
Wed., June 9
12:30pm (HST)
At this online panel discussion, moderated by sake expert John Gauntner, hear from Miho Imada, President and Toji of Imada Sake Brewing, Yuichiro Tanaka President of Rihaku Sake Brewing and Brian Polen, Co-Founder and President of Brooklyn Kura. Brewers will share behind-the-scenes details about their sake brewing methods and practices, their personal tips for enjoying sake at home, and recent challenges they have faced in the current environment. Followed by an audience Q&A. For details and to register, click here.
Hosted by Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Virtual Showcase Hawai‘i International Film Festival: Eat. Drink. Film. June 10-20
JASH is proud to be a Festival Partner for this year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival. The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) presented by Halekulani continues their re-imagined 2021 Spring Showcase edition with the launch of their third mini-fest in the series. Eat. Drink. Film. is an expansion of HIFF’s popular Eat. Drink. Film. program presented as part of the annual Fall Festival. Eat. Drink. Film. will run June 10th-20th, and will feature culinary films from around the world including dramatic features and documentaries. The program will feature six feature films & four short films along with filmmaker Q&As, live virtual foodie events, and special partnerships with local restaurants. EXCLUSIVE for JASH Members, enter code “JASH” at check-out to receive $2 OFF a non-member priced film.
Public Health Announcement
The Straub Doctors On Call (DOC) Clinic at the Sheraton Waikiki is now offering COVID-19 testing (ABBOTT ID Now Rapid NAAT Test) for travel to Japan. English/Japanese translators are available. Call 808-971-6000 for more information.
*Please confirm that this is an appropriate test for your country of destination.
**JASH is not affiliated with this testing center.
ABBOTT ID Now Rapid NAAT Test - Results in 15 Minutes - $215 - Includes completion of Japan Government Form - Trusted travel partner 10am-7pm daily, including Saturday and Sunday Straub DOC Testing Center Sheraton Waikiki Main Lobby 808-971-6000 COVID-19日本への旅行のテスト アボットIDが迅速なNAATテストになりました - 15分で結果 - ＄215ー日本政府フォームへの記入が含まれます - 信頼できる旅行パートナー 毎日午前10時から午後7時 土曜日と日曜日を含む ストラウブドクターオンコール シェラトンワイキキホテル・メインロビー ＋1－808－971－6000
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