

Cafe 100 Unveils Tribute Honoring Founder and 100th Infantry Battalion In Hilo
Cafe 100, in Hilo, Hawaii, hosted a special unveiling ceremony on Monday, April 13, 2026, dedicating new storyboards and a commemorative banner that honor the restaurant’s namesake, the 100th Infantry Battalion, and its founder, Richard Seiji Miyashiro (Co. B), a decorated combat veteran of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate).
May 10


Honoring the Legacy of Hawaiʻi’s One Puka Puka Heroes Through Youth and Theatre
Honoring the legacy of Hawaiʻi’s One Puka Puka Heroes through youth and theatre with a meaningful new partnership with Mānoa Valley Theatre. "Voices to Courage: Hawaiʻi’s One Puka Puka Heroes," is a summer theater program in 2026 dedicated to honoring the legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion — the first segregated unit of Americans of Japanese ancestry (AJA) to serve in World War II.
Feb 11


Honolulu Dedicates Purple Heart City Sign to the 100th Infantry Battalion
A Purple Heart City sign dedication ceremony was held on December 22, 2025 at the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Clubhouse in Honolulu, recognizing the city's commitment to honoring those wounded or killed in service —and paying tribute to the Hawaii-born 100th Infantry Battalion, known in WWII as “The Purple Heart Battalion.”
Dec 22, 2025


Foreign Minister's Commendation Ceremony honoring the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans
On December 9, 2025, the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans (Club 100) were honored to accept the Commendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for Club 100’s role in establishing mutual understanding between Japan and Hawaii, as well as the USA.
Dec 9, 2025


"The 100TH, Seeds of Aloha" Europe Production Tour Reflections
Reflections of the 20-day "The 100TH, Seeds of Aloha" Europe film tour, from descendants of the 100th Infantry Battalion.
Nov 18, 2025





