2026 Sokai & Shinnenkai, January 17, 2026 at 5:30pm

President Michael Munekiyo invites members of Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Temple to the Annual Sokai (General Membership Meeting) and Shinnenkai (New Year’s Party), which will be held at the temple on Saturday, January 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. At the Sokai, the Finance Committee will present the 2026 Kyodan Budget. In addition, the Tadaichi Fukunaga Dana Award will be presented.

After the meeting, members will adjourn to the Social Hall for the New Year’s party. A donation of $5 for each participating family (two or more individuals) and $3 for each single participating member will be collected. The donation will help the committee get an accurate dinner count.

Please call the office at 808-244-0406 if you plan to attend. The deadline for your reservation is Sunday, January 4, 2026.