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2026 Hoʻohana Cohort Program Application

Application Deadline - Monday, August 31, 2026 | 11:55 PM HST
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi (JCCH) was incorporated in 1987 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a goal to perpetuate the Japanese cultural heritage, educate future generations on the Japanese American experience in Hawaiʻi and foster understanding among Japanese in Hawaiʻi, U.S. and Japan.

The Ho’ohana Program aims to engage, connect, and equip the next generation of community organization activators to create long-term sustainability in local grassroots organizations. The program consists of 8 months of training/exploration sessions including an expected off-island engagement opportunity. Past off-island trips included Maui, Colorado, and Los Angeles based on funding and alignment with that year's programing.

Reflecting the program’s commitment to community-driven engagement, Ho‘ohana Alumni played an integral role in shaping this year’s programming. Drawing on the experiences, insights, and collaborative contributions of past cohort members, Ho‘ohana Alumni have worked to intentionally design a program that reflect participant needs, strengthen community connections, and support meaningful learning and growth.

Participants will dive into the principles of Aloha and shared cultural values rooted in Hawai’i. Throughout the program, participants are expected to become activated and engaged cross-cultural community organizers with a strong sense of self-identity and place. Participants do not need to be of Japanese-ancestry to apply.

Get more info at https://www.jcchawaii.org/resources/hoohana-program

Tentative 2026-2027 Program Schedule:
- September 2026 - Opening Session and Orientation
- October 2026 thru April 2027 - Program Sessions (2-4 hours per month)
- May 2027 - Program Close
Possible travel in April TBD

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Community Service / Travel
If selected, are you able to commit to all sessions (2-4 hours per month) and travel (April 2027)?
Have you ever participated in any of the following JCCH programs? Check all that apply.

Other
Please list all recent and current community service work you do:
Have you done any community service at the JCCH or in a Japanese community organization? If yes, please list the name of the organization(s).
Have you ever visited Japan? If yes, when and where did you travel to?
Please list any areas of interest (organizations, causes, etc.) that you would like the opportunity to get more involved with post-program.

Cover Letter and Certification
Submit a short 3-5 minute video stating your interest in the JCCH Hoʻohana Program. This may include what you intend to do with your training, why this type of training is important to you, any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, and/or experiences that make you unique!
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2026 Hoʻohana Cohort Program Application

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Cover Letter and Certification

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