This year’s festival will feature fan-favorite pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii in a series of All Nippon Airways-sponsored events that highlight Hawaii’s vibrant musical heritage and cultural richness.
TOKYO, July 14, 2026 – All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and recipient of a 5-Star rating for 13 consecutive years, will host its sixth ANA ʻAha Mele festival, a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and environmental stewardship, from November 24-25 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This year’s festival will feature the return of internationally acclaimed pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, who will be joined by violinist Fumiaki Miura to highlight their extraordinary synergy. Following last year’s overwhelming success, this year’s highly anticipated concert at the legendary jazz club, Blue Note Hawaii, will expand to two separate performances. Through these unforgettable concerts, the duo will weave a shared story of community and culture, deepening the meaningful connection with the people of Hawaii.
Locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to experience something truly special at these intimate Blue Note concerts. In line with the festival’s mission, ANA also continues its commitment to environmental stewardship through tree-planting initiatives—reflecting its role as a responsible airline dedicated to preserving and sustaining Hawaii’s natural beauty.
To allow more participants to engage in these exclusive experiences, ANA plans to offer special optional tour through the ANA Dynamic Package in the coming weeks. Passengers will have the immersive opportunity to travel to the festival aboard the FLYING HONU—ANA’s iconic Airbus A380 painted to resemble Hawaiian sea turtles—which connects Japan and Honolulu.
By championing music-focused initiatives and ESG activities that bridge Japan and Hawaii, ANA remains deeply committed to fostering sustainable cultural exchange and contributing to long-term environmental conservation.
ANA ‘Aha Mele Evening Concert (Blue Note Hawaii)
ANA returns to the iconic Blue Note Hawaii for an intimate night of world-class music in an unforgettable setting. Enjoy a breathtaking solo set by internationally acclaimed pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, alongside dynamic violin-piano duo with virtuoso violinist Fumiaki Miura. Due to popular demand, we are thrilled to host two separate performances this evening.
Featuring: Nobuyuki Tsujii (Pianist) and Fumiaki Miura(Violinist)
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
① ANA ʻAha Mele Evening Concert
Doors Open: 4:00 PM HST
Performance Begins: 5:00 PM HST (scheduled)
② ANA ʻAha Mele Moonlight Concert
Doors Open: 7:30 PM HST
Performance Begins: 8:30 PM HST (scheduled)
※Please note that the music program will differ between the two performances.
Tickets: Available for purchase on the TicketWeb official website
Location: Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu
＜ Ticket URL＞
https://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/tm-event/ana-aha-mele-evening-concert/
Tree Planting
Continuing a cherished tradition of giving back to the land, ANA Group employees will plant Milo trees in the “ANA Legacy Forest”—a vital reforestation initiative launched in 2019. More than just a tree planting, this act of environmental stewardship strengthens ANA’s long-term commitment to Hawai’i’s ecological and cultural future. The Milo tree, a native Hawaiian species historically used to craft instruments like the ukulele, serves as a living symbol of the festival’s mission to nurture both music and cultural preservation for generations to come.
For more details and the latest updates, please visit the official project site:
https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/international/area/hawaii/ana_aha_mele/
Contact: ANA Corporate Communications, TEL +81-3-6735-1111, publicrelations@ana.co.jp
About All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become Japan’s largest airline and a global leader in premium service.
ANA operates an extensive international and domestic network, connecting destinations across Asia, North America, Europe and beyond. With a focus on quality and omotenashi, ANA delivers a consistently high standard of service across every stage of the journey.
ANA is the only Japanese airline to have earned SKYTRAX’s 5-Star rating every year since 2013, underscoring its consistent excellence. The airline is also a four-time recipient of the Air Transport World’s (ATW) Airline of the Year award. In 2025, ANA was honored with FlightGlobal’s Executive Leadership: Asia-Pacific Award, reflecting its continued focus on innovation and strategic growth.
As part of ANA HOLDINGS Inc., ANA continues to invest in the onboard experience, its fleet and digital services to enhance the travel experience for passengers worldwide.
For more information about ANA and ANA HD, please visit: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/
