Wailuku in Maui County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
Japanese Exhibit
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 7, 2025
1. Japanese Exhibit Marker
The Japanese teahouse is rustic architectural style that grew out of the development of Chado, the Way of Tea. Chado is a philosophy that blends the simple act of preparing, serving and drinking green tea with Zen Buddhist tradition. Because the goal of Chado is to achieve harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility, teahouses are typically built in quiet spots, away from the excitement of everyday life. This teahouse was built around 1960.
The Koi (carp) pond is a typical feature of a Japanese garden. Koi are a traditional symbol of strength. The multi-colored Koi, once raised as a source of food, are now bred solely as decorative pets.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 20° 53.004′ N, 156° 32.132′ W. Marker is in Wailuku, Hawaii, in Maui County. It can be reached from Iao Valley Road west of Aulii Drive, on the left when traveling west. The marker stands in Kepaniwai Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in Lahaina and West Maui. Globally, it is in North America, Polynesia, the Pacific Ocean, North Pacific, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chinese Exhibit (a few steps from this marker); In Commemmoration of the 200 Years Since the First Arrival of the Chinese in Hawaii (a few steps from this marker); Monument of Christian Faith (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Chinese Immigration to Tan Heong Shan: The Sandalwood Mountains (within shouting distance of this marker); Sun of Maui (within shouting distance of this marker); Portuguese Exhibit (within shouting distance of this marker); In Commeration of the Arrival of the First Japanese Immigrants to Hawai'i (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean Emigrants (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wailuku.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 7, 2025
2. Japanese Exhibit Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
