The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) facilities were built in the early 1990s at a total construction cost of $15 million. Professionally designed to evoke the Japanese influence on modern Hawai‘i, the JCCH serves as a gathering place, offering educational programs, services and cultural events to the community-at-large. The two-building complex, containing over 47,000 square feet, consists of a four-floor office building (Phase I, completed in 1992) that houses the main offices of the JCCH and leased office space, the Resource Center and the Seikōan Teahouse and garden where chadō (the way of tea) classes are held.

The five-floor structure (Phase II, completed in 1994) includes the Historical Gallery exhibit, community Gallery, Gift Shop, banquet hall, meeting rooms and a martial arts dōjō where Kendō, karate, aikidō and naginata are practiced. The Phase II building also includes a 270- stall parking garage. A landscaped multi-purpose courtyard and sky bridge connect the two buildings. The JCCH sits in the heart of Mō‘ili‘ili.

JCCH is currently home to the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce, United Japanese Society, Hawai‘i Karate Association, Pacific Telecommunications Council, Hawai‘i Japanese School (Rainbow Gakuen), Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Hawai‘i Multi-Media Co., Urasenke Foundation, and Manoa Grand Ballroom. All of the JCCH leased office spaces are fully occupied.