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Check presentation (L-R): Laverne Higa, Pat Laverne Miyashiro, (L-R): Jon Itomura, presentation Tamaki,Check Denny Gov. Lynn Miyahira, HUOA Schedule of Events/HOT Schedule ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• UJSH Tsukimi no Kai/Okinawan Proverb/Uchinaaguchi Club News/Senjukai 2020 Cultural Fusion ••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Okinawan FEASTival Legacy/HUOA ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Our Donors Preserving Ikuyu Madin/Preserving ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Legacy Our PhotoOkinawan FEASTival Contest Winners Yoshio Tengwan: Person A to Remember Fair Craft Virtual Virtual Craft Fair Craft Virtual Executive Director’s Message ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Message President’s ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Reconstruction Shuri Castle going. You couldn’t tion efforts were how thereconstruc- to getaglimpseat to visitShuriCastle demic hit),Iwasable the coronavirus pan- 2020 (rightbefore Okinawa inMarch On my last visit to . ofthe cent symbol struct themagnifi- with planstorecon- are moving forward year nowandthey the funds. with Akira Yamauchi,Akira Takayama, Inamine. Seiichiro and Choko It has been over a It hasbeenovera

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Uchinanchu is our voice — the voice of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, its members, and the “home” we all built together, the Hawaii Okinawa Center. By sharing information and experiences, Uchinanchu keeps us connected as a family, dedicated to preserving, sharing and perpetuating our Okinawan cultural heritage. Every dollar donated — along with the valuable income from advertising - helps offset the cost of publishingUchinanchu . HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors. Mahalo for keeping Uchinanchu alive and thriving. s we bring 2020 to a close, it’s an opportunity for all of us to Uchinanchu Donors October 1 to November 30, 2020. Apause and reflect on how much our lives have changed in one Anonymous Violet Irinaka Raymond & JoAnn Shito year. I want to thank everyone for all the sacrifices you have made this Satoshi Ajifu Geraldine Katayama Nelson Tamashiro year to help keep your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and com- James K.Akamine Robert Kinjo Daryl Tawata munity safe. 2020 will surely go down in history as one of the most chal- Lorraine Araki Katherine & Paul Kiyabu Evelyn Tengan lenging and tumultuous years in our lifetime, but I’m also grateful that 2020 gave us the opportunity to think about what’s truly important in Cindy Asato Laraine Koga Jo Ann Tome our lives. June Cabreira Lenore Kozohara Janet Umemoto The holidays are usually a time to gather with friends and family, but Y. & P. Chinen Melvin Nishihara Walter Wauke COVID-19 has forced us to rethink how we celebrate. We all miss hav- Jane Fujii Nobuko Oshiro Bert Yamaguchi ing big holiday parties, but as the global pandemic rages on, we must Larry & Carolyn Herb & Shirley Ota Clara Yamashiro continue to protect our loved ones – especially our kupuna – and avoid Hanagami Yuriko Ross Tommy Yonamine large gatherings. Here are some suggestions on how you can celebrate Mamo & Emi Kuniyoshi the holidays this year: Wallace Senaha Dale Yoshizu George & Lynn Miyashiro • Assign someone to help relatives or friends who may be technological- Cathy Shiraishi In Memory of Jane ly challenged to setup equipment for a virtual call. Please wear a mask Frederick Higa Rachel Shiroma Serikaku when you visit. Sharlene Shishido • Play online games with friends and family – online trivia games or at- home scavenger hunts are really fun! • Put together a video or slideshow of old family photos of past holiday gatherings to share with everyone. • Ask children to make holiday cards or ornaments and do a drive-by drop off to family and friends. • Send everyone a gift box ahead of time labeled, “Do not open.” Then, schedule a virtual call and do an “unboxing” together to celebrate the holidays. • Choose a local Okinawan restaurant (find a list on hawaiiokinawans. com), order take out on the same day, and eat and drink together on a video call. • Schedule a drive-by celebration for elderly family or HUOA club members who live alone or are in care homes. • Do arts and crafts together online – send a packet of materials to peo- ple ahead of time and schedule 2021 Calendar of Events These are just a few ways that we can creatively stay connected with- out gathering in large groups. We have all had to think outside the box The year at a glance! this year, so I encourage everyone to continue to share their ideas on how to keep our community connected. Events are subject to change. I am continually amazed by the strength, perseverance and ingenu- January 16 Uchinanchu of the Year Honorees & Installation Celebration ity of our Okinawan community in March 16 Leadership Workshop (tentative) “… 2020 Hawaii. There are many organiza- June 7-11 Children’s Cultural Day Camp, Oahu (tentative) tions, not just in Hawaii but around gave us the the world that are looking at HUOA June 18 Senior Health & Wellness Fair (tentative) as an example of how overcome June 23 Irei no Hi (tentative) the challenges brought about by opportunity to COVID-19. We should all be incred- Check HUOA website – www.huoa.org for more information. ibly proud of how our community think about has learned to adapt in this drasti- cally new environment. what’s truly We have a lot of hope for UCHINANCHU 2021 and President-Elect Patrick Uchinanchu is the newsletter of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Miyashiro picked an excellent Although subject to change, issues will be published bi-monthly. Volunteer important in writers are welcome. Send your name, address and telephone number to theme: Chimugukuru Tiichi – All Uchinanchu Newsletter, Hawaii United Okinawa Association, 94-587 Ukee St., our lives.” Hearts United as One. This will surely Waipahu, Hawaii 96797. E-mail articles to [email protected]. Uchinanchu reserves be a bright year, full of new oppor- the right to edit all material for clarity and accuracy. tunities and challenges. Pat is well prepared to lead the HUOA and has HUOA President •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lynn Miyahira gathered an amazing team of people to guide us through another year. Executive Director •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jon Itomura I hope you join me in welcoming Pat as president of HUOA and are as Editorial/Production Services ••••••••••••••• MBFT Media: Arnold Hiura, excited for 2021 as I am! Eloise Hiura and Hilma Fujimoto It’s because of all of you – Ukaji Deebiru – that the HUOA is able to ADVERTISING INFORMATION come out of 2020 even stronger than before. From the bottom of my Uchinanchu reaches over 9,700 households. For advertising rates and more heart, mahalo and ippee nifee deebiru for an amazing year. information, contact us at: Tel: (808) 676-5400 – Email: [email protected] – www.huoa.org — HUOA President Lynn Miyahira November /December 2020 Uchinanchu 3 Executive Director’s Message By Jon Itomura “Through the ingenuity and energy of the next generation, HUOA pivoted from in-person venues to live virtual events.”

Haisai and Happy Holidays! his year, 2020, HUOA was presented many challenges, unveiled and their enthusiasm to keep the Hawaii Okinawa Center looking great many young leaders, and achieved many successes. and running smoothly. TThe heart and soul of HUOA has always been the support and con- The Hawaii Okinawa Center will re-open in January 2021 on a lim- tributions from its members and volunteers. Through the ingenuity and ited basis and subject to State and City regulations. When it does, you energy of the next generation, HUOA pivoted from in-person venues to will discover many exciting changes. Legacy Hall has been re-carpeted, live virtual events. Through this virtual portal, we reached old and new the entire facility including the parking lot has become much brighter friends around the world! We are now able to share performances, expe- at night, and the Higa Building will be featuring a spacious exhibition riences and Okinawa-related products with friends through the internet. area. In addition, the Chaya will invite you to the Okinawa Genealogical The Live Virtual Okinawa Festival featured over eight hours of enter- Society of Hawaii research corner. tainment and has been viewed by over 100,000 family and friends. Our Due to pandemic restrictions and the cancellation of HUOA’s tradi- weekly “Yuntaku Live” productions stepped into everyone’s living rooms tional fundraising and all catered events, 2020 was and 2021 will contin- and allowed viewers to hear and get to know unique and talented indi- ue to be a financial challenge. I sincerely convey my warmest Mahalo and viduals from Hawaii and Okinawa in an informal and personal setting. Ippei Nifee Debiru to all our friends and supporters who have generously Irei No Hi and Uchinanchu No Hi provided memorable events that will be provided donations to help sustain our operations through these difficult preserved in the virtual space for all to see. times. Here at the Hawaii Okinawa Center, while the doors were officially Ichariba Choode (once we meet and talk, we are family)! To everyone I closed during this pandemic to protect the health and safety of our mem- have met this year – in person and through our virtual events – welcome bers, our gardeners and office volunteers maintained social distancing to the HUOA family! Mele Kalikimaka and Haouli Makahiki Hou!

Shuri Castle - continued From page 1 Once again, I want to thank everyone who donated to the Shuri Castle Restoration Fund. There were so many in the community who rushed to HUOA Social Media: help, and it reminded me of the yuimaaru spirit that our issei and nisei must Facebook/HUOA.org have felt when they heard about the devastation of Okinawa after WWII. “This must have been the same way my grandfather felt when he helped Instagram@hawaiiunitedokinawaassociation take the pigs over to Okinawa after WWII,” said Jon Itomura, HUOA Executive Director. “When I saw Shuri Castle burning, I just knew we had YouTube to start a reconstruction fundraising effort right away. I’m hopeful that in the near future, we’ll be able to see Shuri Castle in all its glory again.” 4 Uchinanchu November /December 2020

ue to the unique challenges and restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, HUOA will not be holding its in-person winter and evening craft fairs at the Hawaii Okinawa Center this year. Instead, we are featuring an online directory on Dwww.huoa.org to showcase over 30 local crafters and vendors, many of whom participate annually in our craft fairs. Shop directly with each vendor by visiting their website, or contact them to inquire how to purchase their items. This listing will run from November 15, 2020 through January 15, 2021. It’s a great opportunity to do your holiday shopping while supporting local businesses!

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Yoshio’s par- Liberation of Bruyeres. Yoshio Tengwan, Private ents were issei who came from First Class, C Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Gushikawa, Okinawa, in 1907 and Regimental Combat Team, rests in peace at Epinal 1910, respectively. Yoshio had an American Cemetery older sister, Yoshiko, and a younger located about 10 brother, Hidemi. miles southwest of Yoshio was born in Lahaina on Bruyeres, France. May 5, 1922, attended Honokowai Yoshio is one of School, and graduated from two Hawaii men Lahainaluna High School. Back in out of 13 men of the those days, attending Lahainaluna 442nd Regimental often meant that your family sac- Combat Team who rificed to send you to high school, gave their lives since one could have been working fighting in France in to earn money to help the family. 1944 and who rest Or, it could mean that you showed among the other good promise of higher learning, or American soldiers were highly driven to learn and do Yoshio Tengwan from the Nisei buried at Epinal something other than sugar planta- Veterans Memorial Center American Cemetery. Facebook page. tion work. Other men of the For reasons unknown, Yoshio’s 100th/4 4 2 nd RCT who gave their lives fighting parents Matsusuke and Kama in France and Italy had their remains returned moved back to Okinawa when he to family back in Hawaii, on the mainland, or was still attending Lahainaluna – even to family in after the war. likely taking Hidemi with them. Yoshio enlisted with the 442nd Regimental After graduating in 1940, Yoshio Combat Team after the call went out for volun- moved to Honolulu and lived with teers in late January 1943. U.S. Army enlisted his father’s younger sister, Aunt records show that Yoshio “enlisted on March Matsu Nakamoto, and her family 25, 1943. Branch: Branch immaterial – Warrant on Kamehameha IV Road in Kalihi. Officers, USA; private. Skilled mechanics and He later found work as a mechan- repairment, motor vehicles. 100th Battalion. Single ic for Jimmie’s Safety Garage in Photo taken on October 21, 2019, courtesy of Jon Ishihara. with 0 dependents.” Honolulu, which in 1941 was located at Kapiolani Boulevard and Ward Yoshio was 20 going on 21 when he and other local volunteers Avenue. departed Hawaii for Camp Shelby, Mississippi, on April 4. He trained with the 442nd throughout 1943 and would have completed training by early 1944. Yoshio was sent as a replacement to join the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) already fighting in Italy, joining C Company. He served with the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) then with the 100th Battalion after the Battalion joined with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in June 1944. On October 14, 1944, Yoshio was killed in action near Bruyeres at the start of the battle to liberate the town (his date of death is listed October 15). Some records indicate that Yoshio got married just before he was sent overseas – his wife, Mildred, would not see him alive again. One of the ironies, or blessings if you prefer, is that there is a written account (published on the 100th Infantry Battalion Veteran’s Education Center website) of Yoshio’s death during the fighting near Bruyeres in the memoirs of Kazuto Hayashi, also of C Company, 100th Battalion. Last year, thanks to the combined efforts of the local Okinawan community, we were able to contact a living relative of Yoshio’s before the ceremonies in Bruyeres were held. This process began when the Honolulu mayor’s office requested assistance in finding relatives of Hawaii soldiers buried near Bruyeres, which is a sister city to Honolulu. The mayor’s office contacted a member of the Sons & Daughters of the 442, who contacted a mutual friend, who then contacted me. I, in turn, reached out to the Hawaii Okinawan Center and the Hawaii United Okinawa Association via the Okinawa Genealogical Society of Hawaii. The Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai also pitched in to help me search out information on Yoshio and any family members. As a result, we were able to make contact with one of the Nakamoto family members with whom Yoshio lived with on Kamehameha IV Road. That individ- ual was a first cousin of Yoshio, and I was able to provide this informa- tion to the mayor’s office. Yoshio’s resting place in Epinal American Cemetery is well cared for, as Epinal is one of the permanent American military cemeteries oper- ated and maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Over and above this, to this day community members of Chemin de la Paix et Jumelage Bruyeres Honolulu (The Peace and Freedom Trail Bruyeres-Honolulu Sister City association) visit and look after Yoshio’s place and the places of the other men of the 442nd RCT at Epinal. If you are ever in France and can visit Bruyeres, please contact The Peace and Freedom Trail Bruyeres–Honolulu Sister City association and visit Epinal. Yoshio Tengwan is a person to remember for his service and sacrifice for our local community, our State of Hawaii and for our country. November /December 2020 Uchinanchu 7 Show Us Your Food! Photo Contest Winners Lori Shinsato I am yonsei (fourth generation), my issei relatives came from Kin and Gaza in Nishihara town. My family is affiliated with Maui Ryukyu Culture Group and Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai. My mom, aunty and I have been playing sanshin together since 1996. We take sanshin lessons from Norman Kaneshiro Sensei. I also play the kuuchoo (Okinawan violin) under the instruction of Norman Kaneshiro Sensei. My sister is an eisa taiko player. She took lessons from Eric Wada Sensei. Pre COVID-19, we enjoyed Saturday lessons with the Maui Ryukyu Culture Group and Sensei visiting from Oahu. We miss practicing together, hanging out, and our potluck lunches of homemade dishes. For the Virtual Okinawan Festival, we decided to wear our Maui Ryukyu Culture Group

My aunty Lynette Shiroma cooked Udon Iricha and Champuruu. My mom Amy Shinsato cooked Kandaba Juushi, Goya Namasu, Andagi, Beni Imo, Andadog, Luau stew, Shoyu pork and Taco Rice (This non- traditional dish originated in Kin, Okinawa, popularized by the U.S. military presence there.)

Three generations of Okinawan girls in our family (L-R): Lori Shinsato (yonsei), Cara Chong-Kee (yonsei), Camy Chong- Kee (gosei), Lynette Shiroma (sansei), and Amy Shinsato (sansei). t-shirts and charged our devices and battery packs, so that we could watch outside together but separately. My mom (Amy Shinsato) and aunty (Lynette Shiroma) worked really hard the eve- ning before and morning of, to prepare our Okinawan food feast. I picked up the Orion beer. For several years, my mom has chaired the cooking lessons at the Maui Okinawa Children’s Camp. My aunty is the cooking helper at camp. They have also taken Okinawan cooking lessons from Eric Wada Sensei of Ukwanshin Kabudan. My mom and aunty put their experience and knowledge to good use for our little family meal. We enjoyed the Virtual Okinawan Festival and watched it Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. We enjoyed the video and photo submissions from the different clubs and the messages from past HUOA presidents! The Shisa Distancing t-shirt is my favorite design since the Andagi Got Talent design many years ago. Whoever designed this year’s shirt is super creative and humor- ous. I love it, “Kachashi 6 feet apart!” Thank you to the photo contest committee. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to stay safer at home. That means there is less excitement and fewer things to mark the day as special. The days and months have been blurring together during the pandemic. I appreciate you guys and HUOA for giving us something fun to participate in and the good memories. Thank you!

<<< During the Virtual Okinawan Festival, Cara Chong-Kee yelled out to us, “Look it’s Mrs. Konno!” Mrs. Konno is our good friend. She is well known in the Maui Okinawan community and now beyond! Leslie Nagamine I’m a fourth-generation, 50 percent Uchinanchu. My mother (Tengan from Aza Gushikawa Doshi Kai and Toguchi from Motobu) is 100 percent Uchinanchu. My husband, Reid, is a proud fourth-generation 100 percent Uchinanchu (Nagamine from Itoman and Miyasato from Hiyane). Our kids are Miesha, Reimie, and Reign. We are members of Aza Gushikawa, Itoman, and Motobu Clubs We love attending the Okinawan Festival and even have a staycation in Waikiki every year during that time. We used to volunteer with Aza Gushikawa in the shave ice booth on Sundays when the festival was held at Kapiolani Park. Now that it’s been moved to the Convention Center, however, our club works the children’s games on Sundays. We also love attending our Shinnen Enkai parties and club picnics. We found out about this year’s Virtual Okinawan Festival through social media, but since we volunteer at the Festival, we also learned about it through our Aza Gushikawa Club. Our only plan for the Virtual Okinawan Festival weekend was to not make any plans so we could be home all afternoon and evening to watch the entire program. We ordered and delivered food for my parents, in-laws, and my fam- ily – from Sunrise Restaurant on Saturday and Pagoda/Aloha Andagi on Sunday. Love the idea of the virtual festival, but definitely must do the regular Okinawan Festival, so…do both! 8 Uchinanchu November /December 2020 Bridging from Generation to Generation - For Our Children!

A Capital Campaign of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association he Hawaii United Okinawa Association would like to acknowledge the following individuals, families, organizations and companies who have donated or pledged to our Campaign. Since our last report, we received $2,150. We are humbled by the support and the confidence you have displayed through your generous donations. IkuTThe Hawaii Okinawa Plazay willu be our testamentMadin to the future of Okinawan culture in Hawaii. Magukuru Kara Ipee Nifee Deebiru. From our hearts, thank you very much. IKUYU MADIN KAI – 200 FOR 2M CAMPAIGN (Joined members who have either donated or pledged $10,000 or more to the 2M Campaign.) Aloha Tofu Inc., Paul Uyehara Jon Itomura Yasuo and Chiyo Sadoyama Aza Yogi Doshi Kai – Yogi Village Arthur Kaneshiro Steven & Stephanie Saito Nancy Akamine Arizumi, Claire Inez & Lincoln H. Kaneshiro Jr. The Family of Akira & Jane Sakima Matsumoto, Wilma Ogimi Nobuko Kida Jane Serikaku Arashiro Ohana Kin Chojin Kai Chris & Shiori Shimabukuro Charles & Gladys Tokunaga Asao Rodney & Carol Kohagura Earl & Sue Shimabukuro George Bartels, Jr. & Doreen Bartels Paul Y. & Kristi Komeiji Herbert & Lillian Shimabukuro Dr. Glenn M. & Lucille K. Biven The Family of Richard and Kiyoko Kuba - R.K. & C. Shimabukuro Ford & Daneil Chinen Lui, Chung, Morikami, Kuba-Hori Bob & Mimi Shiroma Dr. Doris Ching Asako Kuwazaki George & Pat Takamiya Alton Chung Jane Setsuko & Won Kuk Lee Courtney Takara Furugen Family Ltd. Partnership Miki & Brian Maeshiro Karen Keiko Tamae & Akira Sugikawa; Gwen & Clayton Fujie Mavis Masaki Roy, Dawn & Makana Sugikawa; Janet Gaza Yonagusuku Doshi Kai Dwight T. Matsuda & Neal Yamanouchi Ginowan Club Robert T. Matsuda Tamagusuku Club Ginoza Sonjin Kai Sally & Hisashi Matsumoto Cyrus & Ann Tamashiro Haneji Club Gordon S. & Faye E. Miyasato George & Emeline Tamashiro Hawaii Shuri- Club Guy Miyashiro James M. Tamashiro Family, in memory of Martha Kame Tamashiro Christine & Stanley Higa Florence Sueko, Patrick & Nona Daniel Tengan Henry Shiyei Higa & Gladys Matsue Miyashiro Higa by co-trustees Jane Akiko Lawrence & Alice Morisako Mark & Joanie Teruya Kamiya, Alice Etsuko Higa & Edward Catherine Morishige Charles T. Toguchi Shisei Higa Mark Mugiishi Linda Torigoe Laverne Higa Russell & Charlotte Mukai Darryl Uezu Mark & Hanae Higa Nago Club Alice S. Uyehara Mildred Higa Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Clayton & Cynthia Uza Dr. Kyoko Hijirida Carol & Jackson Nakasone Wahiawa Nakasone Family Reunion & Hui Alu, Inc. Golf Tournament Karen Nakasone Hui Makaala Maurice & Jean Yamasato Mitsuko Toguchi Nakasone Hui O Laulima Kenneth & Helen Yanamura Norman & Renette Nakasone Carol & Stanley Ige Nancy & Larry Yogi and Family Okinawa Genealogical Society of Jocelyn Ige Hawaii Yomitan Club Ralph & Jean Ige The Family of Shinichi & Utome Bob Yonahara In Memory of Melvin “Blackie” Iha and Okuhama Harold & Elsie Yonamine Benjamin “Blackie” & Violet Iha Oroku Azajin Club In Memory of Kenneth K. & Hazel C. Richard Iha, Jr. Kaname Oshiro Uehara Yuriko Inamine Ruth Oshiro On Behalf of Derek, Harold & Joyce Asato Yoshimori Oshiro

Donations listed below were processed from October 1 to November 30, 2020. Aiea Copy Center Aza Yogi Doshi Kai - Yogi Village by Gordon & Gordon S. & Faye E. Miyasato OurAza Yogi Doshi Kai-Yogi Village SuppoFaye Miyasatorters Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai by Earl & Cynthia Asato Masuo & Alice Kino Continued from page 9 November /December 2020 Uchinanchu 9 Preserving Our Legacy2020 to 2021–Annual Giving Program hank you to the many members, friends and businesses that have responded to our 2020/2021 annual giving campaign. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone around the globe and we understand that 2020 has been an extremely challenging year for many people. That is why we T are deeply grateful for the confidence you have shown in us. As we start our new campaign, we look forward to new promises and challenges. Your donation allows us to create a bright future for the HUOA and the Hawaii Okinawa Center. The new campaign started in November of 2020 and by the end of the month we received a total of 538 donations, representing $93,178. We are forever grateful to all of you. Please join us in 2021, in helping our community thrive and grow. It is through your continued contributions that we are able to have successful programs and upkeep our home, the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Ippee Nifee Deebiru! The following list of donors reflects contributions processed from October 1 to November 30, 2020. PLATINUM $4,900 - $2,500 CONTRIBUTOR $249 - $100 In memory of Yeiko & Kameko Higa by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Judith T. Debebar Anonymous A. Higa Esther Higa Beatrice Adaniya In memory of Kosei & Akiko Kaneshiro by Ken & Diane Lilly Higa Terry Agena Matsuura Roy & Barbara Higa Stanley Aniya In memory of Shiken & Shizue (Shiroma) Uyema Stanley & Christine Higa Stanley T. & Dorothy T. Arakaki GOLD $2,499 - $1,000 Owen & Helen Iha Tony Y. Arakaki Nanette E. Hiraoka Violet Irinaka Charles & Winona Arakawa Carol Hoopii J. T. Kakazu Jean C. Arakawa Laraine & Chester Koga Izumi Kobashigawa Reiko Arthur George H. Matayoshi Bert Maedo Ken Asato Lynn & Frances Nakamura Friends of Scot Matayoshi Shigeo & Sumiko Asato Earl Oshiro & Ann Oshiro Wong Kenneth & Amy Mijo Ernest M. Azama Kaname Oshiro Mr. & Mrs. Ronald H. Miyashiro Harris K. Azama Clayton & Linda Takushi Thomas & Marie Miyashiro Jerry & Eva Bohannon Ethel M. Teruya Gary Y. Nakamatsu Betty Chang Roy T. & Sally Y. Tsuda Kenneth & Myrna Nishihara Ford Chinen In honor of our mother, Haruko Kaneshiro by Lillian & Lance, Sara, Noah, & Lucas Okuda Y. & P. Chinen Robin Romeo Miyazato Oliveros Connie & Joe Chun In memory of Yamato & Kosei Fukuhara by Norah N. F. George K. Shimabuku Richard & Alice Cocke Nightingale Keiji & Amy Tsuhako Gail Crosson In memory of Tatsuo & Yoshiko Ikehara by Akira & Len Tsuhako Warren & Susan Dominy Florence Ohnishi Takashi Tsuhako Deborah Dwyer-Oshiro In memory of Stanley T. Kanetake by Wesley Kanetake Kenneth M. & Janet T. Umemoto Jane Kochi Eckenrode In memory of Shigeji Kogachi by Ruth Kogachi Amy R. Watanabe Jeffrey Eckerd In memory of Robert by Betsy T. Miyahira & family In memory of Tosuke & Kamako Akamine by Tom & Yoneko & James Edmondson In memory of Wayne & Patricia Miyahira by Lynn Lillian Akamine Carrolyn Emoto Miyahira In honor of Charles & Doris Higa & James M. Yamashiro Ray & Yvonne Endo In memory of Kenei & Yoshiko Oshiro by the Oshiro by Jamie Family Sayo Enos In memory of Isamu & Tsuyako Hokama by Conrad Byron & Sue Fujie In memory of Jane F. Serikaku & Michael M. Serikaku by Hokama Michelle Dennis T. & Helen T. Fujimoto In memory of Minoru Kaneshiro by Donald & Carol Sidney Fuke In memory of Kazuo & Masumi Shoma by Suzanne Espiritu Hasuike Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Fukuji In memory of Naoichiro & Hatsuko Kaneshiro by Aileen In memory of Mel Mino Takaesu by Mino, Patsy, Shirley C. Kaneshiro William T. Goya & Jake In memory of Charles & Sylvia Kishimoto by Frank & Melvin & Joyce Gushiken In loving memory of Jack T. Uyehara by Barbara Uyehara Karen White Ethel C. Hayashi (Tengan) SILVER $999 - $500 In memory of Wallace & Anne Kiyabu by Paul & Catherine Higa Harold & Joyce Asato Katherine Kiyabu Harry K. Higa Sharon Matsusaka-Brewer In memory of Christian Liu by Helen N. Liu Mr. & Mrs. Jack Higa Lloyd & Pamela Nakasone In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Masao Miyashiro by Judith Katherine F. Higa Wallace Oki Tibayan Lawrence Higa David & Susanne Shimabukuro In memory of Tokushin & Kami Nakamoto by Charles & Lloyd & Shirley Higa Dexter & Valerie Teruya Sue Wang Takashi & Karen Higa In memory of Taru & Kamado Arakaki by Yukiko A. Ross In memory of Myra Oyama by Sidney Oyama Tomoyoshi Higa In memory of Tomizo & Mitsue Ikei & Wallace Ikei by In memory of Marian Ramelb by Benjamin Ramelb Marc S. Hirai Gainor Y. In memory of Dick Tawata by Daryl J. Tawata Irna Hirano In memory of Uto & Kosei Nakama by Rene Nakama In memory of Herbert M. & Barbara T. Teruya by Ivan & Dot Hoe In memory of Kamado & Yoshiko Uyehara by Alice M. Stephanie Richard & Sonia Honda Masutani In memory of Jo Ann Tokushige by Gordon Tokushige Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hondo BRONZE $499 - $250 In memory of Harry & Joanna Tome by Richard T. Higa Jayson, Nicole, Riley & Emi Horiuchi Anonymous In memory of Paula H. Yokochi by Bruce Yokochi Eric T. Iha Roy H. Awakuni In memory of Brian & Fumiko Yoshimoto by Karen Susan & Garrett Iha Ed Chinen Yoshimoto Continued on page 9

Continued from page 8 NakagusukuOur Sojin Kai Suppo by Shigeo & Sumikor AsatotersYomitan Club by Steven & Judy Muramoto Family of Richard & Kiyoko Kuba by Karen Bob & Mimi Shiroma In memory of Nancy Arizumi by Ginowan Kuba-Hori Walter K. Tsuma Shijin Kai Family of Richard & Kiyoko Kuba by Marjorie Amy E. Tsuru In memory of Margaret Asato by Ginowan Lui Clayton & Cynthia Uza Shijin Kai Family of Richard & Kiyoko Kuba by Judith Yomitan Club by Nathan & Colene Asato In memory of Harry Iha by Ginowan Shijin Kai Morikami Yomitan Club by George & Shirley Kaneshiro Hawaii Family of Akira & Jane Sakima by Ellen C. Higa 10 Uchinanchu November /December 2020

2020 to 2021–Annual Giving Program Preserving Our Legacy Continued from page 9 Florence T. Iida Pam M. Saito In honor of Doris & Isamu Chinen by In memory of Mrs. Tsuruko Nakamatsu by Rodney Inefuku Alvin Sakihara Stephen Chinen Emmie Otake Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Isa Nolan Sakoki In memory of Kama & Sanra Chinen by In memory of Jayce Nakanishi by Alice S. Yasumori Ishikawa Rachael Sakuma Nancy C. Okuda Uyehara Juliet Jakahi Ethel Serikaku In memory of Yaeko Ueda Fenn by Denise C. In memory of Yoshiko & Zensuke Nishihara Shizue Kakazu Edwin & Sheryl Shigemoto Garrahan by Melvin & Joanne Sharyn & Robert Kamemoto Faye Shigemura In memory of Shige Goya by Lawrence Goya In memory of Jean K Nishikawa by Gary Nishikawa Patricia & Kenneth Kamiya Dennis & Judy Shimabukuro In memory of George & Midori Harada by Karen Harada In memory of Shinichi Okuhama by Alice Gary & Jocelyn Kaneshiro Norman Shimabukuro In honor of Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club by A. Bensley James S. Kaneshiro Richard & Geri Shimabukuro Christine Taylor In memory of Jogi & Fumiko Onaga by Nancy Kaneshiro Helen Shimazu In memory of Ms. Hatsue Higa by Alden & Stanley K. Onaga Elsie T. Kawakone Harry Y. Shimojo Audrey Higa In honor of the late Kama & Uto Onaga by Ronell Kuimura Herbert M. Shinsato In memory of Ms. Hatsue Higa from Ms. Clifton T. Onaga James & Amy Kishaba Sharon T. Shiraki Mitsue Higa. In memory of Lorna Yamauchi Oshima by Miyoko Kitamura Shizuko Shishido In memory of Junkichi Higa by Calvin Higa Thomas Oshima Howard & Dora Kitabata Nancy A. Sogawa In memory of Ken Kensaburo Higa by Bert In memory of Chad Y. Oshiro by Janise N. Bert & Helen Kochi Eileen Y. Soneda Higa Oshiro Wallace & Yoshiko Kumura Carol S. Sueyoshi In memory of Nancy K. Higa by Masayuki In memory of Choko & Akiko Oshiro by Steven & Linda Kunihisa Ann K. Takakura Higa Jean Oshiro Mamo & Emi Kuniyoshi James S. & Susanne T. Takamiya In memory of Seiyu & Fusae Higa by In memory of Gail K. Oshiro (Okahara) by Greg Kuwazaki Frederick & Virginia Takara Benjamin & Nancy Shimokawa James Y. Okahara Christine & Henry Lau June Takeno & Family In memory of Shizuko Higa by Frederick T. In memory of Thomas K. Oshiro Jr. by Patricia A. Oshiro Ron Matayoshi Shigemasa Tamanaha Higa In Honor of Tsugio & Hatsue Oshiro by Bryan & Vera (Nakamine) Matsumoto Colin Tamashiro In memory of Sue Higa by Sherwin Higa Scott Nashiwa Isabelle Matsumoto Sean & Eileen Tamashiro In memory of Gregory Hunt by Susan Hunt In memory of Richard, Phyllis & Danny Ota Albert Mayeshiro Vanessa Tamashiro In honor of Edmund & Aileen Ige by Sharon Yanazaki by Reid & Kelly Tori Miyagi Calvin Tamaye In memory of Xavier Ikei by Clint Ikei In honor of Susumu & Hanako Saito & Roy & Vida Ann Miyahira Landon, Kellen, & Jordan Tanioka In memory of Kamado & Kama Isa by Jack & Tokusaburo & Shizuko Akira & Ethel Miyasato Dale & Clare Tengan Nancy Isa In memory of Alice Santiago by Chereen George & Barbara Miyashiro June Tengan In memory of Wataru & Nancy T. Isa, Cassy Pires Janyce M. Miyashiro Brenda R. Teranishi & Roy Ikeda by Kaaren In memory of Kathy ‘’Yuki’’ Sasaki by Kosei Miyashiro Kisei Teruya In memory of Shoichiro Itomura by Chatan- Brenda Kuessner Mildred M, Miyashiro Kishiro Teruya Kadena Chojin Kai In memory of Walter & Mildred Serikaku Raymond & Stella Miyashiro Patricia Tochiki In memory of Antoku & Tsuruko Kaneshiro by George & Alyce Serikaku Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Miyashiro Jean Toguchi by Janet H. Nii In Memory of Choriki & Dorothy Shizuko Miyashiro Craig & Veda Tokashiki In memory of James S. Kaneshiro by Wade Shimabuku by Lynne Murakami Janet & Hiroo Momohara Bonnie Tokita Kaneshiro In memory of Edwin Shimabukuro by Dean Shimabukuro Shigeo Momohara Janet Tokuda In memory of Masanobu Kaneshiro by Betsy In memory of Teiki & Masako Shirota & Molly Morita Ronald & June Tokuda Kaneshiro Dianne Yoshizawa by Wallace Alice F. Muramoto Nancy Toma In memory of Matsuei & Hatsuko Kaneshiro by Paul M. & Shirley In memory of Ushi, Yukiko & Yoshiko May Muranaka Bevilynn Tomei Takara & Akira Yamauchi by Raymond Nagamine Dwight & Marcia Toyama In memory of Tomimasa & Hatsue Kaneshiro by Gary Kaneshiro In memory of Floyd Tokuo Takushi by Richard & Florence Nagamine Janet Toyama In memory of Kazuko Kinjo by Robert Kinjo Karen L. Shishido Robert & Violet Nago Masaichi & Barbara Uehara In memory of Paul & Shizue Kino by Mr. & In memory of mother, Matsu Kamata Bertram H. & Lillian M. Nakama Wallace & Miriam Uehara Mrs. George Kino Tamashiro by Paul & Grace Dorothy N. Nakama Donald M. Uesato In memory of George Kisei Kobashigawa by In memory of Matsuro & Masei Tengan by Paul Y. Nakama Mark & Aileen Ueunten Harriet H. Kobashigawa Mr. & Mrs. Goichi Toyooka Agnes T. Nakamatsu Thomas Uyechi In memory of Yoshio & Hatsu Komi by In memory of Kana & Matsu Tokuda by Mr. Tom & Charlotte Nakamatsu Howard E. Uyehara Thomas & Miyoko Hata & Mrs. Mitchell Shigemoto Alan & Faith Nakamoto Marjorie M. Uyehara In memory of Minoru & Kiyoko Kuba by In honor of George Motohide Tonaki Haruko J. Nakamoto Yasunobu Uyehara Bob & Lynn S. Kubota (grandfather) & Margaret Yukie Grace & John Nakamura Katsue Walker In memory of Lincoln Maeda by Mark & In memory of Harry Y. Toyama by Frances Toyama Mike & Kay Nakamura Wesley H. Waniya Karrie Maeda In memory of Mrs. Matsu Oshiro Toyama Sachiko J. Nakamura Barbara & Louis Webb In memory of Albert Chinen Manaea by by Shigeo Toyama Peter H. Nakanishi Richard & Karen Yamaguchi Ritsuko C. Manaea In memory of Francis Militante by Hawaii In memory of Kenichi & Agnes Tsuha by Isamu Nakasone Shinichi Yamanaka Jan K. Tsuha James T. & Karen K. Nakasone Michael A & JoAnn S. Yamasaki Shuri-Naha Club In honor of Lynn Miyahira by Betty Yoshida In memory of Kiyoshi Tsuhako by Betsy Y. June Nakasone Kathleen Yamashiro Tsuhako Robert K. & Becky S. Nakasone Grace Y. Yamauchi In memory of Albert H. Miyasato by Shizue K. Miyasato In memory of Mrs. Take Uechi by Takeo Nakasone Larry & Nancy Yogi Stephanie K. Asato In memory of Genyei & Masako Miyashiro Ed Nakaya & Charlyn Nakamine Marjorie Yoshioka by Leatrice & Richard Itoh In memory of Thomas Y. Uechi by G. Ken Toshiko Neumann Kay Zukeran Uechi In memory of James Y. Miyashiro by Terry Richard & Jocelyn Nishihara In memory of Takemori Akamine by Goya In memory of Sakae Uehara by Joyce & Wendy K. Abe Glen Komatsu George N. Nohara In memory of Kiyoshi Miyashiro by Yoshiko Amy Okamoto In memory of Herbert Apaka, Hasako Miyashiro In memory of Yoshito & Myra Uehara by Awakuni, Yuichi & Yoshiko Ethel S. Uehara Randy & Joan Okumura In memory of Mildred Moriyama by Ruth Miyoko Onaga In memory of Muriel Arakaki Dick In memory of Shiki & Kama Uyema by Margaret Nohara Clement Oshiro In memory of June Arakawa by Glen & In memory of Amy S. Nakagawa by Wayne In memory of Margaret Torigoe by Elaine Edna T. Oshiro Linell Goya F. Nakagawa Yamaguchi Lillian S. Oshiro In memory of Nancy Arizumi (Aza In Memory of Amy S. Nakahira by George Uchidomari, Ginowan) by In memory of Charles & Haruko Yamashiro Lillian Y. Oshiro H. Nakahira In memory of Margaret Asato by Alan & by Ron & Gina Yamashiro Mr. & Mrs. Masaru Oshiro In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Gensuke Nakama Sandra Nishimoto In memory of James & Joyce Yamashiro by May J. Oshiro by Takeo Nakama In memory of Toyoko Asato by Donald M. Janet Yokotake Rodney Oshiro In memory of Isamu & Harue Nakama by Uesato Hozen Shimabuku In memory of Hazel Shiroma Yonamine by Susan Oshiro Kenji & Kay Tamashiro In memory of Roy Awa by Frances Oka In memory of Ryoetsu & Chiyoko Nakama Melvin & Nora Padayhag In honor of Bodhi Sora Wise by Todd by Janice Nakama Keiko Palmer Inafuku Continued on page 11 November /December 2020 Uchinanchu 11

Continued from page 10 Preserving Our Legacy

In memory of Shinyei & Hatsue Zakahi by David Sakai Aileen Yoshimura Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Sakai In memory of Kenneth & Jean Zukeran by Edith E. Shimabuku Lorrin & Susan Zukeran Masatoshi Shimabukuro HUOA DONATIONS To celebrate, our sister, Sue Asato by Ben & Yaeko Shimabukuro October 1 - November 30, 2020 Gerri Maeda Wallace S. Shinsato HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors: FRIEND $99 AND UNDER Raymond & JoAnn Shito Anonymous Courtney Takara Minoru Agena Robert & Thelma Akagi Karen Takara Harold Asato James Akamine Michiko Takara Patsy T. Arakaki Aulani Takatsuka Aza Gushikawa Doshi Kai Amy H. Arakawa Yoshiko Tokashiki Laurence Funakoshi Norman G. Araki Sally F. Tokunaga Haneji Club Charles T. Asato Orie Toma JTB Corporation Ethel Asato Stanley & Janet Tonouchi Thelma H. Arakawa Jean H. Tsuruda Arthur Kaneshiro Joan & Frank Caravalho Jr. Audrey M. Uyehara Jennifer Kaneshiro & Derek Wong Steven Chinen Thomas & Hideko Yagi Scherie Kaneshiro Mae Chung Jane Yamada Haruko Chun Thomas & Joanne Yamauchi Shigeru Kobashigawa Sharlene Cummings Janet Yanagi Thom & Joyce Lichte Harry & Sylvia Ehara Edward & Hanae Isa Yasuda Edward M.Miyasato Florence Fernandez Walter S. Yeda Maxine Nagamine Lance & Patricia-Joy Fujisaki Kenneth Yonamine Ron & Lorri Gibo Thomas Yonamine Leroy K. Nagasako Stephen Gima Tomeo Yoshizawa Kenneth & Lynn Nakasone Carol Ginoza In memory of Gikichi & Goze Ajifu by Sally Nakata Clara Goto Lane & Arlette Kiriyama Jane H. Goto In memory of Dwayne M. Arakaki by Raymond & Betty Okuhara Beatrice T. Goya Mr. & Mrs. Herbert M. Arakaki Jeffrey T. Ono Harry Goya In memory of Ryosei & Kamato Doris S. Oshiro Nora Goya Arakaki by Morris Arakaki Paul M. & Takako Goya In memory of Sally Asato by Mildred Howard Shima Janet Higa Tagami Gilbert S. Shiohira Robert Higa In memory of Richard T. China by Amy Ichiyama Amy Shiroma Dana A. Hokama In memory of Ellen Masako Chuck by Harold M. Takayama Lily Horio Wilfred Chuck Larry K. Ige Clayton A. & Linda A. Takushi In memory of Masuko & Munemitsu Doreen Ikeno Gakiya by Nancy H. Gakiya Duane Taniguchi May Ishikawa In memory of Kwanko & Kana Goya by Dexter Teruya Amy Iwasaki Betsy S. Han (Goya) L .K Teruya Helen Kagawa In memory of Nancy Sakiko Ichinaga Alison Kane by Loraine Shimada Taka M. Uehara Dael Kaneshiro In honor of Jocelyn Ige by Karen R. Warren & Leta Wakamatsu Calvin & Jeanie Kawamura Koles In Memory of Nancy Arizume by Ellen Higa Michael R. Kirk-Kuwaye In memory of Thomas M. Ikehara by Bob & Louise Kiyono Laura Ikehara-Martin In Memory of Gary T. Toguchi from George & Irene Toguchi, Stanley S. Kiyuna In memory of Minori & Kiyoko Imada Wendy Kondo & Ross Toguchi Dean Kobashigawa by Bernie Imada In Memory of Dora Yoneko Tomi In memory of Keith Matsumoto by June Y. Konno In Memory of Jack Uyehara (Aloha Tofu) by Nancy Chin Walter Kuwasaki Geraldine Matsumoto Michie M. Kuwaye In memory of Virginia N. Miyahira by In Loving Memory of Thomas Isamu Isara by his family Todd & Elizabeth Ayotte Kenneth & Mary Matsui In memory of James I. Miyasato by KOKUA IN KIND Yoshiko Mayo Barbara C. Miyasato Gary Higa Gladys S. Miner In memory of Helen Oh, Auntie Catherine Miyahira Margaret & Auntie Janet Miji & Sueno Miyasato In memory of Arlene Kushi Shinagawa Annette Miyashiro by Todd & Elizabeth Ayotte Melvin Miyashiro In memory of Satoei & Sue Shiohira by Doris Murai Wayne Shiohira Reid & Leslie Nagamine In memory of Gilbert & Florence Wilfred Nagamine Tokuda by Gary Tokuda Fusako Nakagawa In memory of Edwin & Sheri Thomas Nakama Watanabe by Jamie M. Watanabe Ray & Pat Nakamura In memory of Chikako Yamashiro by Seitei Yogi Paul & Paula Yamamoto Miles & Lorene Ono In memory of Kyutaro & Ushi Yamashiro by Tsuneo Yamashiro Betty T. Oshiro In memory of Shinyei & Hatsue Zakahi Charlotte Oshiro by Hazel Ginoza Cynthia A. Oshiro In memory of Kenneth & Jean Zukeran Edwin & Mi Ni Oshiro by Lorrin & Susan Zukeran Gene N. Oshiro Herman H. Oshiro Kenneth & Lynn Oshiro Ralph & Bessie Oshiro Shelby Oshiro Ivy Pescador 12 Uchinanchu November /December 2020 Okinawan FEASTival 2020 – a Gastronomic Success! By Shari Y. Tamashiro Photos courtesy of Reid Shimabukuro Kokuto Andagi Ice Cream / Heiho House he inaugural Okinawan FEASTival ran from November 2 to November 8. Mahalo and nifee deebiru to everyone who showed up in forceT and ate and ate and ate to support our local Okinawan owned res- taurants! The response was overwhelming and greatly appreciated. Hide-Chan, Sunrise and Utage were inundated with orders for their Okinawan dishes, frequently selling out and running out of food. The restaurants who created special dishes also did very well. Heiho House, who opened right before FEASTival week, was grateful for the many Okinawans who showed up to try their Kokuto Andagi Ice Cream. Hibachi Honolulu and Tatsuo’s Hawaii – both in out of the way locations – saw a myriad of new customers who have become regulars. Hank’s Haute Dog’s brilliant Spam Andadog was so popular, Hank said he will bring it back as an occasional special! Gochi Grill sold out of their Soki Soba and Okidog, then helped their neighbor Aloha Poke Shop do an andagi mini and under- dog pop up! Mahalo to all of these restaurants for getting into the spirit of FEASTival, making it a wonderful celebration of our community and our food! Support is Still Needed These businesses still need our support. One way to continue Okinawan FEASTival are “Okinawan Tuesdays,” where one day out of the week is Pig Feet Soup / Sunrise designated to support an Okinawan owned business. Tuesday was sug- gested because that is typically a slow business day. In response to Okinawan Tuesdays, Ige’s Mapunapuna @ Masa’s Cafeteria announced that they will be offering Okinawan dishes every Tuesday! With the holidays coming, please consider purchasing Gift Certificates as stocking stuffers.

Homemade Hamburger Steak / Tatsuo’s Hawaii

Spam Andadog / Hank’s Haute Dog’s

Yuimaaru Mahalo to Caro Higa, Jo Ige, Lynn Miyahara, and Clarisse Kobashigawa for working with me to make FEASTival happen. I wanted to especially thank photographer Reid Shimabukuro, who volunteered his time and his talent, to capture mouth watering images of the FEASTival specials. Special thanks as well to Jennifer Kumura for volunteering a consider- able amount of her time and skills to create the framework for the Hawaii Okinawans information site. We did this work because we sincerely want to help these local Okinawan owned restaurants to survive.

Listing of Okinawan Owned Restaurant & Food Related Businesses A listing of all the Okinawan owned restaurants and food related busi- nesses on Oahu can be found at the website www.hawaiiokinawans.com You can check out the “Map View” to find restaurants located near where you live or work. You can also scroll thru to find new places to try out or old favorites to re-visit! If you would like a business listed, please email pigsfromthesea@ gmail.com. Please include name of the business and a point of contact (email and/or phone) because information does have to be collected and confirmed. November /December 2020 Uchinanchu 13

Club News: Hui O Laulima Submitted by K. Kuba-Hori loha everyone and thank you for your support at our first fund- raiser Cerebral Palsy Clothing Drive. Do you know, we collected aboutA 5,000 pounds of stuff – who would have thought we had that much “extra” clothing in our closets. To put the weight into perspective, envision

Volunteers at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Hui O Laulima President Audrey Gibo with senior member Betsy Miyahira and Ellen Higa. a half Matson shipping container filled with plastic bags. Thank you to all the Laulima ladies and their friends for their donations. The “work” wasn’t as bad as it seems. On Friday, we parked ourselves under the monkey pod trees at the Hawaii Okinawa Center and, on Saturday, the CP Warehouse had a large lanai roof to keep us out of the sun when we needed a break. Of course – to our benefit and appreciation – CP helped us load and pack our donated goods inside the con- tainer and truck. They stayed with us throughout our collec- tion period. Special thanks to our event chairpersons Sharon Ho Miyashiro, Laura Miyashiro, Karen Kuba-Hori and volun- teers Alan Miyashiro, Leonard Kaneshiro, Laura Ajimine, Kate Ardona, Connie Chun, Audrey Gibo, Sandy Toma, Jean Oshiro and Nicole Hori. Laulima would like to express its appreciation to the HUOA for the use of the HOC parking lot and advertising the event for us and to Cerebral Palsy who through their generosity allowed us to make this fundraiser a success.

Volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Warehouse. 14 Uchinanchu November /December 2020 Senjukai Hawaii’s 2020 Cultural Fusion By Frances Nakachi Kuba It has been 23 years since Frances Kuba sensei established Tamagusku ensuring the rich Okinawan culture can be passed onto future generations. Ryu Senju Kai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo, an Okinawan dance studio, Through this showcase of traditional Okinawan dance, Senju Kai Hawaii which is currently based out of the Mānoa Japanese Language School. hopes to inspire future generations of Uchinanchu, and Uchinanchu at heart, Each year, Senju Kai Hawaii hosts its annual fundraising event, Cultural to join them in continuing the preservation of Okinawan culture and spirit. Fusion. The proceeds raised at this event allow Senju Kai Hawaii to ful- If you were not able to join the event on December 4, video of the event fill their mission to perpetuate the Okinawan culture through dance. can be viewed on Senju Kai Hawaii’s YouTube page (www.youtube.com/ Additionally, these proceeds provide scholarships to ease some of the senjukaihawaii). Additionally, there are still more gift baskets for sale that include the ever popular awamori and other alcoholic beverages featured at Cultural Fusion events. You can find these specially curated baskets perfect for holiday gifts (www.alohaawamori.com/collections/cultural-fusion). A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. For more information, please email senjukaihawaii@ gmail.com. Senju Kai Hawaii is committed to sharing Okinawan culture through dance. Without the support of members of the community, Senju Kai Hawaii would not be able to host this event annually. Senju Kai Hawaii would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to advisors Randy Kuba,

Standing (L-R): Sandy Hayashi, Eric Kobayashi and Anna Lewis. Sitting: Megan Higa, Frances Nakachi Kuba sensei and co-chair Megan Martin. financial burden on students training for and undergoing the konkuru certification exam in Okinawa. Celebrating its 18th year in 2020, Cultural Fusion is the Okinawan dance studio’s primary fundraising event. However, for the safety of the community during the pandemic, event co- chairs Megan Martin and Eric Kobayashi, both Senju Kai Hawaii students, decided that hosting the Cultural Fusion event in a traditional manner was not possible this year. In lieu of the face-to-face event, the school was able to Senjukai Hawaii’s members, family and supporters at Pagoda Floating Restaurant. hold Cultural Fusion virtually for the first time. Cyrus Tamashiro, David Arakawa, Dexter Teruya, Jocelyn Ige, Norman The members of the dojo prepared recorded dance numbers and self- Nakasone, Ronald Tomasa, and Sandy Goya for their continued support and introductions that were combined into a 90-minute presentation, which was encouragement. Furthermore, the yuimaaru, or mutual support, from this streamed live on YouTube on December 4, 2020. They partnered with four year’s Cultural Fusion vendors helped to deliver the Uchinanchu spirit to the local businesses – Pagoda Floating Restaurant, Lotus Spirits, Mud Hen Water homes of family and friends. Restaurant, and Aloha Andagi – that provided a specially curated menu Senju Kai Hawaii is extremely grateful to the participation of our local for guests to pre-order food and drink to enjoy while watching the event. community, including: Pagoda Floating Restaurant and John Teruya, Aloha Cultural Fusion also featured an online auction and store where Senju Kai Andagi and Junko Bise Sensei, Randy Kuba and Aloha Awamori, as well as Hawaii sold kimono and obi, crafts, collectibles, and gift certificate packages Chef Ed Kenney of Mud Hen Water Restaurant. to local businesses. Additionally, this event could not have been made possible without the This year, guests and supporters were invited to take a special behind- technical support from this year’s HUOA Vice President, David Jones. Ippee the-scenes peek at the preparation and execution of Konkuru Certification. Nifee Deebiru to all of Senju Kai’s supporters, family, and friends who con- The journey towards obtaining certification – and ultimately the license to tributed to the continuation of Uchinanchu culture and spirit through support teach and continue Okinawan arts – is a long and hard one. The konkuru cer- of this year’s Cultural Fusion. tification process, which takes a minimum of 15 years, requires the utmost Finally, Senju Kai Hawaii extends its gratitude to HUOA for supporting dedication to the arts and depicts participants’ commitment to perfecting and sponsoring this year’s Cultural Fusion Event. It is with the support of and perpetuating their craft. HUOA that many of the Uchinanchu groups and businesses in the commu- Viewers were fortunate to view parts of the certification process where nity can continue to thrive in Hawaii. Senju Kai Hawaii members performed in front of grand master teachers in Okinawa. The detail, concentration, poise and, most importantly, many dedicated years of practice to the art is evident in these performances. This group of certified Senju Kai members, having successfully obtained several levels of certification, represent the next generation of dancers tasked with November /December 2020 Uchinanchu 15 United Japanese Society of Hawaii’s Tsukimi no Kai Event By Frances Nakachi Kuba ne mission of United Japanese Society of Hawaii is preserv- na virus pandemic. However, thanks to the determined and innovative ing Japanese culture and tradition. Tsukimi no Kai is a tradition young leaders of UJSH, led by Chair Sheree Tamura, Courtney Takara, thatO we celebrate annually and is one of our legacy events. It is a joyous Heather Omori, and David “DJ” Jones, kept this tradition alive thanks to celebration. the generous support of the members. Arigatougozaimasu! Tsukimi refers to the Harvest or Autumn moon. Tsukimi literally means With the support of Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu, we were “Moon Viewing.” It is held on August 15 of the lunar calendar year and able to air a special NHK program on Tsukimi and integrated the Subaru is called Jugoya. They say that the moon is the brightest and most beauti- Telescope presentation. We were able to view the moon virtually from ful of the year. the Subaru Telescope of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan on Mauna Kea. Bishop Daiya Amano of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii officiated a special blessing and poet Kaoru Nakamura provided a mini lesson on haiku using earlier submissions by UJSH members. Entertainment included minyo uta and shamisen by Anju Madoka sensei from Osaka, magic by Brazilian Nikkei Illusionist, Mario Kamia, koto music by Darin Miyashiro sensei, Enka by Karaoke grand champion Aolani Silva, Bon dance by Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai, Kachashii by Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Hawaii and many more. With YouTube, we were able to reach audiences in Japan, California and Brazil. We are grate- ful to John Teruya and the staff at Pagoda Restaurant who From left to right: Bishop Daiya Amano (Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii), Frances Nakachi provided the spe- Kuba (UJSH, President), Reverend Jun Miyasaka (Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii) cial Tsukimi ben- tos and Tsukimi The custom of moon viewing was introduced to Japan from China dango, and Randy during the Heian period (794 to 1185). The Emperor’s Court gathered in Kuba with Lotus the moonlight to elegantly compose poems and listen to music. Spirits provid- During the Edo period (1603-1867), admiring the full moon in the fall ing the sake and became popular to the villagers such as the samurai and the farmers. awamori set. A Farmers prayed for a good harvest of rice and made offerings to the moon portion of the with fruits, flowers, vegetables, susuki, sake and tsukimi dango. It is like sales supported Thanksgiving, when friends and family gather, give thanks, and enjoy UJSH. We appre- the great harvest. Tsukimi dango from Pagoda Restaurant and awamori from Lotus Spirits. ciate all who have On October 1, UJSH’s annual Tsukimi no Kai became a virtual event! ordered and supported this event. Ippee nifee deebiru! Like many organizations, we had to cancel our events due to the coro- Ukaji deebiru, we were able to keep the tradition alive. Please visit United Japanese Society of Hawaii’s YouTube channel to watch the Tsukimi No Kai event. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/RPW9W_GkJEE Let’s celebrate this enriching cultural event and watch the spectacular full moon together in 2021! Gusuyo Mensore! Everyone welcome! Okinawan Proverb Shikin ya chuishiiji du kurasuru English: Let’s live helping each other in the world. One of the teachings of Okinawa’s spiritual culture of helping each other after overcoming difficulties. Source: Ko mago ni tsutaetai shimakutuba. Kugani Kutuba. Okinawa Proverb. By Muneharu Zamami Kanzo Nara, Frances Nakachi Kuba, Courtney Takara, Heather Omori, Christine Imoto, Robert Imoto. Not pictured: Jo Ige and Renette Nakasone HUOA Kariyushi Hour with Umichiru Uchinaa-guchi Tune in to KZOO Radio (AM 1210) every Sunday from 4-6pm for , up-to-date news from Okinawa, and () upcoming community events. The “HUOA Kariyushi Hour” Word of the Month starts at 4pm and features November a great selec- Shi-kin, n. The world; society; life tion of both Okinawan clas- December sics and O-Pop, Chui-shiijii, adv. Helping each other as well as spe- (Excerpted, with permission, from the Okinawan-English Wordbook, by Mitsugu Sakihara, edited by Stewart Curry, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 2006) cial guests.

Important notes for our January-February calendar entries: Our new episodes premiere on the first and third Saturday of the • Any event not already canceled or postponed will be subject month at 7 pm and repeat the following Thursdays at 5 pm on ‘Olelo to change given the unforeseen actions that may be taken by Community Media Channel NATV 53. No Hawaii Okinawa Today the State and County, including entries marked ‘TBD’ (HOT) show is aired on the fifth Thursday of a month. Our new shows •• All 2021 EC and BOD meetings will be conducted on are submitted in high definition (HD) format. ‘Olelo currently offers HD ZOOM video conference until further notice programming on Hawaiian Telcom’s channels 1049 and 1053.

January 2021 All ‘Olelo shows are streamed on the Internet at www.olelo.org. Our latest shows are available on-demand on the same ‘Olelo website 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY-Holiday Observed at: Tune In; ‘OleloNet Video On Demand; then search for keyword 6 Executive Council meeting, ZOOM Video Conference 7pm “Okinawa”. The HUOA website www.huoa.org has links to the site. 16 Virtual Uchinanchu of the Year & Installation Celebration This TV schedule is also available on the HUOA website, which will be 2pm updated should any changes occur. 27 Board of Directors meeting, ZOOM Video Conference 7pm Because of the pandemic, ‘Olelo has allowed us to show previously- aired shows in place of new shows. So, we are taking advantage of that, February 2021 and you will see some re-runs of episodes that we hope you will enjoy. 10 Executive Council meeting, ZOOM Video Conference 7pm You may express your choices to email, [email protected]. 15 PRESIDENTS DAY- Holiday Observed Jan 2, Sat, 7 pm, Jan 7 & 14, Thurs 5 pm - HOT New Year Special. This show is the first Hawaii Okinawa Today episode for the New Year IMPORTANT: All entries listed below continue to be on hold until and features Jake Shimabukuro, Udui Haru, Requios, Daiichi Hirata, further notice Mamoru Miyagi, Albert Shiroma and BEGIN. Classes • Other Meetings at Hawaii Okinawa Center Jan 16, Sat 7 pm, Jan 21, 28 & Feb 4 Thurs 5 pm - (Re-run) Show Twelve of the 25th Okinawan Festival held at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki on August HUOA Sanshin 31 to September 2, 2007. This episode features Part One of the Rinken Ichi Go Ichi E Band concert. Ikebana Feb 6, Sat 7 pm, Feb 11 & 18 Thurs 5 pm - (Re-run) Show Ten of the 35th Karaoke nite Okinawan Festival held at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki on September 2 & 3, 2017. This episode features the Rimi Natsukawa concert. Monday Crafters Feb 20, Sat 7 pm, Feb 25 & Mar 4 Thurs 5 pm - (Re-run) Show Thirteen of Okinawan Genealogical Society mtgs the 25th Okinawan Festival held at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki on August Uchinaaguchi 31 to September 2, 2007. This episode features Part Two of the Rinken Subject to Change (entries as of 12/9/20) Band concert.