The 4th Annual Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival was held on Friday, July 11, 2025, with seven steel guitarists and steel guitar ensembles from Japan performing. The festival was incorporated into the weeklong Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week. Co-emcees were Masami Sato and Alan Akaka with a surprise guest appearance by Kimo Kahoano. The event was livestreamed and featured Michiyo Fujita, Yukio Katagiri, Paul Okubo, Shinichi and Kumiko Kakiuchi, Masami "Matt" Kobayashi, Kiyoshi "Lion" Kobayashi and his Steel Guitar Ensemble, and Masami Sato & Makana.
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Statewide Festivals
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Festival
Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
Community Festivals
Ka Makana Ali‘i – Kapolei
Windward Mall – Kāne‘ohe
Keiki Kine – O‘ahu
Livestream Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase