Renkon Project

Join us for a series of heart-opening experiences including live activation of the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium, August 6, 2025. Celebrating connection between all living things on the 80th observance of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Butoh Workshop

Butoh Master Hiroko Tamano will lead us in a dance-prayer to each of the four directions. We will embody elements corresponding to cardinal directions, North vs South, East vs West, transforming as we move through these elements.

Each opposing element affects and relates to each other, linked by the heart. Chanting a heart sutra, we will send resonating waves with the voice, finding release. In the process, you will learn the depth of your own body.

Practicing again and again, becoming entranced, finding yourself in a harmonious space.

All levels of experience are welcome. Keep up with your body’s ability.

August 1-3, 2025
Friday August 1, 5 – 8pm
Saturday August 2, 2 – 5pm
Sunday August 3, 2 – 5pm

Pacific Buddhist Academy
1754 Lusitana Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
There will be a Zoom link available for international students to attend! Click on the Register button to see options.

NOTE: Attending all three days is not required but highly encouraged. Workshop attendees may be invited to participate in a culminating performance-demonstration on Wednesday, August 6, 7 pm at the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium in observance of the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima. Sorry, there are no refunds. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

HIroshima Anniversary

August 6, 2025

The Renkon Project will premiere on the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima nuclear bombing. Join us for Live Performance & Film Projection @ Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium.

Nagasaki Anniversary

August 9, 2025

Live Performance & Film Projection will be included in Kenny Endo’s “Ma vs. Groove” concert presented at Kennedy Theatre on the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa campus. Celebrating 50 years, Kenny Endo’s concert will feature music of the Kabuki theatre (tsuzumi, taiko, shamisen, vocals), jazz (drumset, vibraphone, ukulele, bass, saxophone, flute), and his signature multi-piece taiko kit.