As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2023 Registration No. 333-268283 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 PONO CAPITAL THREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 643 Ilalo Street, #102 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 (808) 892-6611 (Address, including zip code, and telephone nu ...