MAY 2009 | vol. 15, no. 3 LEGACIES Honoring our heritage. Embracing our diversity. Sharing our future.

Legacies is a BI-MONTHLY publication of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 New Exhibit Highlights “Green” Efforts in Japan, Hawai‘i new Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i exhibit titled For our Children, For our Planet: Going Green in Japan and AHawai‘i opened in the Cultural Center Community Gallery on 2454 South Beretania Street April 22. Connected thematically to this year’s Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Honolulu, HI 96826 Fun Fest/Going Green festival, the exhibition looks at recycling and tel: (808) 945-7633 other sustainability practices in Japan and Hawai‘i. fax: (808) 944-1123

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GALLERY HOURS Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

RESOURCE CENTER HOURS Brian Y. Sato’s photographs capture various aspects Wednesday - Friday of recycling and sustain- 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ability in Japan. Right, Saturday from top: Recycling bins outside a convenience store 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. near Okamoto Station in Kobe; crushed cans at GIFT SHOP HOURS the Ecotopia facility in Tuesday - Saturday Kameoka; bicycles lining a 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. path along the Shukugawa River; Bottom: Recycling facility in Ikeda.

Mission Statement: “Japan and Hawai‘i are commitment to sustainable practices. On the Hawai‘i To be a vibrant resource, similar in that they are side, the recent resurgence of interest in recycling will strengthening our diverse community relatively resource poor be highlighted in displays of practices in the various island states,” said Cultural counties here. by educating present and Center Gallery Manager The display also includes sustainable practices that future generations in the evolving Christy Takamune. “But until have been part of local Japanese culture since the recently, their approaches to Japanese American experience days of the Issei. recycling and sustainability in Hawai‘i. We do this through have been very different.” “When you think about it, the furoshiki is an example relevant programming, meaningful of recycling that is a part of Japanese culture,” said The Japan portion of the Takamune. “One of the most important cultural community service and exhibition features the values the Issei and Nisei taught us was the concept innovative partnerships that work of renowned Hawai‘i of mottainai or not being wasteful—which really is photographer Brian Y. enhance the understanding and recycling and sustainability.” Sato, who has produced a photo essay of Japanese celebration of our heritage, recycling and sustainability practices (see page 3 for For our Children, For our Planet is sponsored by culture and love of the land. more on Sato and his trip to Japan). His photographs, the Sekiya of Fukuoka Hawai‘i Endowment Fund, To guide us in this work we draw most of which were taken in the Kansai area, feature Fujifilm Hawai‘i, Wally and Elaine Teramoto, Dr. and from the values found in our images of large municipal recycling centers in Mrs. Eugene Matsuyama, and anonymous donors. Kameoka, Kobe and Miyako, along with images of The exhibition will run through July 17. Japanese American traditions and Japanese recycling bins, trash sorting, trash/recycling the spirit of Aloha. trucks, and other aspects illustrating Japan’s longtime — Brian Niiya, Director of Program Development Dear Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana, The end of the 2009 fiscal ai year marks the completion of the centerove of my two-year term L as Chairman and my six-year term as a member of the Board of Dear Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana, Directors of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Having participated on the Committee Today’s Thought: “This Topsy-Turvy World” to Save the Center in 2002–’03 and served on the A reader asks “How can we live in this topsy-turvy world?” The world pours in upon us with its Board of Directors since, I am overwhelmed by tragic news and confused events. If we do not take care of our inner life and renew our resources, the progress that the Cultural Center has made we may become the victims of fatal futility. We may even “go to pieces.” The need of the hour is faith— and am confident that a firm foundation is now the power to face all that the world brings us and remain calm and confident. set to allow the Cultural Center to continue to thrive. As we enter the new fiscal year on July —The Reverend Paul S. Osumi 1, please join me in welcoming my successor to the chairmanship, Susan Yamada, whose vibrant We are indeed in the midst of challenging times. Reverend Osumi wrote the above during another leadership will no doubt steer our Cultural Center tough time for Hawai‘i and the nation. We weathered prior storms, as we will this one. Our Cultural toward great accomplishments. Center has experienced the effects of the current turbulent times with declines in our investment It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve portfolio, reduced donations and grants, and lower levels of sponsorships for our community programs. the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. I would We are so very grateful to each of you—individuals, businesses, and agencies who have continued to like to recognize and give special thanks to the support our Cultural Center with donations and grants and gifts, even as your resources have also been Cultural Center’s staff and volunteers, members adversely affected. We are very fortunate that even through these rough waters, our Cultural Center of the Board of Governors and of course, fellow remains financially sound, and we strive to maintain the level and quality of programming you’ve members of the Board of Directors for their grown to expect. tremendous contributions to strengthen our organization and its place in the Islands. We are To be sure, we have kept a close watch on our operations and have acted judiciously to ensure we always so fortunate to have such outstanding continue to manage efficiently and make the most productive use of our resources. To that end, volunteers who contribute their time, knowledge effective March 1st, we have reorganized to allow us to more effectively manage the activities of the and experience for the benefit of our organization Cultural Center and enhance the delivery of our many programs and services with a team of three and our community. Of course, our collective work would not be possible without the tremendous Directors (Allicyn Hikida Tasaka, Caroline Okihara, and Brian Niiya) leading three areas: Development support of our members, donors and community and Communication, Finance and Administration, and Program Development respectively, with Lenny’s partners for which we are all thankful. efforts focused on marketing and development. In lieu of hiring a full time Programs Director, we have contracted Waynele Yu to coordinate the Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green and Celebration When I began my chairmanship two years ago, the Board of Directors set specific goals to further of Leadership and Achievement Dinner (CLAD). We also welcomed Jayne Hirata Epstein as a part-time our mission of sharing the history, heritage Volunteer Coordinator to manage our volunteer program. You can read more on Jayne and Waynele on and culture of the evolving Japanese American page 6 and 13 respectively. experience in Hawai‘i. It has been with great Certainly, in the spirit of our issei and nisei forefathers, we continue to push forward and challenge pride that I’ve participated in the Cultural Center’s progress and development and look forward to ourselves to do more with less, striving to ensure that the programs and activities of the Cultural Center its continued success. remain relevant and meaningful for our members and community at large. Our gala CLAD event in October will be held at the Manoa Grand Ballroom on the Cultural Center grounds, with the theme of Serving the community and especially the loyal “Ganbare! Generations of Success” a term (persevere) which is consistent with what we all must do to members of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i has truly been a special experience. I am overcome today’s challenges. We will be honoring multi-generational businesses from each island. steadfast in my commitment to continue to find Rest assured, we are managing for the times and remain prepared for future growth. Please support ways to preserve and to give life to the history, our staff, volunteers and members’ great efforts during these turbulent times by visiting our upcoming culture and values of Japanese and Japanese exhibit For our Children, For our Planet: Going Green in Japan and Hawai‘i and bring your family to our American traditions and culture in Hawai‘i. Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green event in May. We hope to see you there! Mahalo and Okage Sama De,

Eric K. Martinson Lenny Yajima Andrew Eric K. Martinson Chairman, Board of Directors President/Executive Director Chairman, Board of Directors 2007-2009

2 Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green A Snapshot of Brian Y. Sato’s Experience Kimono Dressing Application Form Photographing Recycling Practices in Japan Kimono Dressing by Masako Formals Photography by King Digital Imaging Center he Cultural Center exhibit, For our group-based society, where not being a Children, For our Planet: Going Green in team-player and watching out for number When: Sunday, May 3, 2009 TJapan and Hawai‘i, features photographs one is frowned upon. Whereas, in the Where: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i from Brian Y. Sato. Sato traveled to Japan to United States, individualism is highly Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Fifth Floor create the exhibit’s photo essay on Japanese regarded and encouraged—many Americans Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. recycling and sustainability practices. don’t appreciate being told what to do and Cost: $56 per JCCH Member* Thanks to the coordination efforts of when to do it. Oversimplified though it may $70 per non-member seem, I think that it is not an inaccurate Haruyoshi Asano, and former Cultural Center *Individual Members receive a 20% discount - one $56 slot; Family Members comparison of the two cultures in relation to volunteer Mihoko Uno, Sato was able to receive two $56 slots. why I think recycling regimens taken to the level practiced in Japan will not work here Fee includes dressing by Masako Formals staff, use of kimono and accessories and in Hawai’i until we change our attitude and the portrait sitting fee with King Digital Photo. realize that we all have to make sacrifices, Fee does NOT include hair and makeup. for the benefit of everyone.” Photos are a separate cost. Packages range from $20 to $60 and up. Can you recall a memorable story or Cancellation prior to 72 hours notice will be reimbursed in full. experience from your trip? “While I was viewing the cafeteria of Ricoh Parking: $3 with validation Corporation in Ikeda, Osaka, my Japanese Registration deadline: Friday, May 1, 2009 coordinator pointed to a trash can, turned to me and asked, ‘What do you call that?’ I answered, ‘A trash can.’ He said, ‘No, here, Parent’s Name(s): ______access and photograph three city recycling they call it a recycling center.’ With astonished ______facilities from the inside out, in addition looks on our faces, we stared at each other JCCH Membership # (required for member discount): to several recycling/ecology education for a few seconds. Okay, now I get it. This institutions and one corporation to learn is where they are coming from. We have ______about the company’s recycling philosophy. a long way to go.” Telephone: ______Legacies interviewed Brian Y. Sato about his Address: ______experience in Japan. Please note that Sato is not an expert at recycling. The following Kodomo no Hi: Keiki ______is merely Sato’s opinions and observations. Fun Fest/Going Green Email: ______Tell us your impressions of recycling efforts in Japan. Sunday, May 3 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Child(ren)’s information: Japanese Cultural Center of “The statement that was reiterated by those 1) Name ______I spoke to in Japan about the topic is that Hawai‘i, Teruya Courtyard and recycling is something that Japan has to do. Fifth Floor • Free Admission Age: ______Boy | Girl (please circle one) Sorely lacking in natural resources and land 2) Name ______Kodomo ni Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/ area, Japan cannot afford not to recycle Age: ______Boy | Girl (please circle one) and reuse. Going Green 3) Name ______Recycling bins are omnipresent in Japan— On Sunday, May 3, the Japanese at the convenience store, supermarket, train Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will celebrate Age: ______Boy | Girl (please circle one) station, airport, public bath, next to vending both Children’s Day and Earth Day 4) Name ______machines, etc. In Japan, recycling programs with Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/ Age: ______Boy | Girl (please circle one) are administered by the city governments, Going Green. and no two programs or cities are exactly 5) Name ______alike. Despite the recycling rules and • Children’s crafts and games based Age: ______Boy | Girl (please circle one) guidelines being very complicated and often on Japanese traditions times confusing, everyone complies and does • Recycled goods product fair Please pick your preferred time slot (please select up to three time slots): his or her part. I have been trying to figure out how the • Displays on recycling and sustainability 10 a.m.–11 a.m. 12 p.m.–1 p.m. 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Japanese are able to comply with these • Food and drink 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 1 p.m.–2 p.m. convoluted and demanding recycling • Bring your used eyeglasses and regimens without protest? I believe the *Appointments are assigned on a first come, first served basis when payment is received. reasons run deep into the core of the batteries for recycling and receive We will make every effort to accommodate your assigned time slot. However, your time slot is contingent Japanese philosophical, social and cultural a special prize! upon the flow of day. Please kōkua as we are working with children. make-up. Peer pressure and dedication to the group is central to the Japanese citizens’ Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green Enclosed is my check payable to the JCCH willingness to participate. How one is viewed is made possible in large part through a Please charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard by others is a very strong underlying concern generous grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism with the Japanese. I was told by several Authority - City and County of Honolulu Account #:______Japanese that they were fearful of being County Product Enrichment Program. reprimanded by the neighborhood garbage Expiration Date: ______captain and worried about the gossip Authorized Signature: ______among the neighbors if an incident did occur. And we all know that the Japanese is a Please return this form to the JCCH at 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 or fax to (808) 944-1123. For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633.

3 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Resource Center Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Archeological Work, Remembrance Event Highlight Honouliuli Efforts

espite some dicey weather, an After the completion of the formal part of the enthusiastic crowd of nearly 300 program and a break for refreshments, a series Dpeople took part in the Honouliuli Day of breakout sessions included a workshop of Remembrance on March 2, 2009 at the on searching for internee records led by University of Hawai‘i Architecture Auditorium. Ron Chung, an oral history station staffed by Florence Sugimoto and Sheila Chun, an The various speakers brought out the signifi- internee Ohana booth with Jane Kurahara, cance of remembering the history of the the Dark Clouds Over Paradise traveling exhibit Honouliuli site and about the Hawai‘i intern- with exhibit guides Shige Yoshitake and Kathy ment story in general as well as the latest Kiyabu, and seven talk story sessions with developments in the preservation of the site.

Speakers at the event included Dr. Warren Nishimoto, Director of the Center for Oral History at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; But the highlight of the event Senator Will Espero (Senate District 20, State for many was the presentation of Hawai‘i); Dr. Fred Perlak, Vice President, by Hawai‘i Confinement Sites Research and Business Operations, Monsanto, Committee co-chair Jane Kurahara Hawai‘i; Jeff Burton, lead archeologist of the of the committee’s “dream” for the Honouliuli archeological survey (more on Honouliuli site, augmented with page 5) and Kathy Kawaguchi, the project brand new artist renderings by leader of the Japanese Cultural Center of local artist David Tanji. This first Hawai‘i’s Hawai‘i World War II Internees/ visual representation of what Education through Cultural and Historical might be possible at the site Organizations project. Kevin Chang and provided a jolt of excitement Uncle Stanley Tibayan provided rousing for all those present. pre-event entertainment, while Susan Arnett and I served as emcees. From top: A capacity crowd enjoyed the program at the Honouliuli Day of Remembrance; an overlook and display on a ridge above the site of the Honouliuli detention facility is part of the ultimate dream for the site, as rendered by artist David Tanji; Dr. Warren Nishimoto, Director of the Center for Oral History at the University of Hawai‘i, shows a painting of the Santa Fe, New Mexico camp during his talk on the importance of oral history.

4 On to 2010! former internees/family members/excludees andwiched around the March 1 event, Jeff and his team are aiming to have the Ramsay Hishinuma, Ed Honda, Tosh Hosoda, archeologists Jeff Burton, Mary Farrell, national register nomination done by July. Helene Minehira, James Nakano, Doris Berg and Ron Beckwith returned to Hawai‘i S e recently learned that P.L. 109–441 Nye, and Ella Tomita. to continue the archeological work they had begun at the Honouliuli site last year. As —the National Park Service managed Betsy Young’s leadership and energy as event you may recall, their 2008 trip—funded by Wgrant program to preserve former chair was key to its success. the Conservation Fund, the National Trust Japanese American World War II confinement for Historic Preservation, and the National sites—has been appropriated $1 million this The event was co-sponsored by the Japanese fiscal year for grants. While the exact details American Citizens League, Honolulu Chapter; Park Service—resulted in a wealth of new information about the site, including the haven’t been officially announced, it is likely the University of Hawai‘i Office of Multicultural that grant applications could be due as early Student Services; and by the Honolulu discovery of an existing building from the camp administration area. as June 1 and that grants will be awarded Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce. in August 2009. Grants must be matched on Part of their mission was to write up a a 1:2 ratio; that is the applicant must raise nomination for Honouliuli to the National one-third of the total project budget from Register of Historic Places. In order to gather other sources. The Hawai‘i Confinement Sites more information to finish up the nomination, Committee will be submitting an application the team returned to Honouliuli for five more under this program. days of work. This trip was largely self-funded, save for a small donation from an anonymous We also just learned that our federal Education donor. As before, they were aided by many through Cultural and Historical Organizations volunteers, including an enthusiastic group (ECHO) subgrant has been renewed for 2009–’10 of students from the University of Hawai‘i for a total of $44,000. This would be for educa- West Oahu campus. Monsanto representatives tional projects tied to the Hawai‘i internees story. Paul Koehler and Alan Takemoto also pitched With a clear dream, funding sources opening in, and provided access to the site for the group. Ramsay Hishinuma, up, and a growing list of community partners, whose father was we are at a key point in the interned at Honouliuli preservation and access and other sites, was of the Honouliuli site. We among those who led hope you can join us for talk story sessions at the March 1 event. what should be an exciting next few years.

— Brian Niiya, Director of Program Development

Archeologist Jeff Burton and his team returned to the Honouliuli site from February 26 to March 3 to continue their work. With the help of newly discovered photographs and maps, the team was able to uncover and identify many more features from the World War II detention camp time period.

5 outgoing volunteer messagedirector’s of the Japariendsnese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i tomodachif Aloha Volunteers! volunteerS COORDINATOR’S We are well into Spring and closing Message in on Summer—that means that one fourth of the year has already come Aloha! and gone! There have been many You could say it was inevitable that I would exciting changes at the Cultural Center in 2009. One of end up working at the Japanese Cultural those changes involves the roles and responsibilities for the Center of Hawai‘i since so many “firsts” in staff. Up until March, I was responsible for the volunteers my life happened here. My first birthday baby luau was held in the hall at the then Japanese Chamber of and the Educational Outreach Programs. Since the middle Commerce… many, many, many decades ago. When I wanted to take of March, the Cultural Center hired Jayne Hirata Epstein to a break from my first job at my dad’s service station, Hirata Chevron oversee and develop our Volunteer Program so that I can on the corner of Isenberg and Beretania Streets, I would wander over to the Chamber to watch the koi in the pond or climb on the focus more on expanding and broadening our educational rocks in the garden. The first Roosevelt High School class reunion I services and our public programs, which include our attended was at the Chamber and my first car accident happened neighbor island outreaches. Jayne currently volunteers as I transported our beautifully decorated cake from the bakery to for the 100th Infantry Battalion WWII Veterans Association, the reunion. The first time my daughter dressed in formal kimono was at a Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Girl’s Day event and where for the past five years she has been the organization’s the first time my son wore plantation attire was at a Discovery Box Technical Editor and also oversees its blog site. To ensure presentation. Amazingly, both became a part of the Cultural Center a smooth transition, Jayne and I will be working together history also as my daughter was featured on a Television News for the next month or so. Should you have any questions segment for the event and my son’s photo was used in an Education Department brochure. For my youngest son, this is the first time in regarding your volunteer services here, please see Jayne or his life that Mommy is now a working woman and not a full-time myself and we will be glad to help you. stay-at-home Mom. It has been a great pleasure getting to know each and Through my own volunteer work with the 100th Infantry Battalion WWII Veterans, the ‘Iolani School ‘Ohana, the Hawai‘i Dog Foundation every one of you over the past nine years. You’ve all shared and other community organizations, I have experienced the joy of so much with me and I’ve learned so much from being your working with others dedicated to a common purpose and motivated Volunteer Director. Though my area of responsibility will by a genuine desire to “give back.” In the few weeks that I have been a change, and I may not spend as much time as I used to part of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, I have discovered that the spirit of giving from the heart exists in each and every one of our with you all, I’ll still be around to help you whenever I can. volunteers. I have been the fortunate recipient of their generosity— Please show Jayne the same kindness and support you be it gifts of time, knowledge, experience or onolicious homemade have shown me. Thank you all for your generous and baked goods! I have already learned so much from the volunteers, continuous support for the Japanese Cultural Center of ranging from the meaning of a little known mysterious kanji, the correct way to fold an origami aloha shirt, a secret technique for Hawai‘i. Without volunteers like you, the Cultural Center repairing broken small kid time toys, and the somewhat questionable wouldn’t be the same. history of hanafuda. No one has said “no” to a request that went beyond the call of their normal assignments but wholeheartedly Otsukaresamadeshita! Makoto ni dōmo arigatō gozaimasu took on every task that was asked of them—even if it meant donning (Thank you very much)! full kimono and posing on the sidewalk for an impromptu photo session. With much appreciation and aloha, I look forward to your continued support. Ganbarimasu.

Mahalo, Derrick Iwata Education Specialist Jayne Hirata Epstein Volunteers Coordinator

6 tomodachi Up-Close and Enlightening On March 16, a group of Cultural Center volunteers visited the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa East-West Center Gallery to check out the Mirror & Mirage: Japanese Noh & Kyogen Exhibit. Noh mask maker, musician and Japanese Arts Specialist, Chizuko Endo, gave the group a special presentation on the unique masks on display. By Betsy Young, Staff Emeritus/ Resource Center Volunteer

The walk-through of the East-West Center Gallery exhibit was up-close and enlightening. We could see every detail on the masks—from the number Mask Maker Chizuko Endo explains the art and creativity behind noh masks to a group of Cultural Center volunteers. of strands of hair to the unexplainable blemishes, as well as the artistically designed and personalized cypress. In keeping with the traditionalists, she used boys, animals and spirits. To our amusement we insides of the masks. only chisels to shape and form the masks from the learned that only masks of jealous women have start through the end until they were smooth and horns that grow longer and longer with the intensity According to Chizuko Endo, noh and kyogen, polished. As a noh mask maker of today, Chizuko of their jealousy. collectively known as nohgaku, have grown discussed the complex techniques of painting and from simple shrine and temple entertainment drying to give her new masks an antique quality. They Undoubtedly noh masks have great artistic value. for commoners nearly 700 years ago to elegant, mirror the traditional masks in every minute detail. Centuries old masks are still being used by noh yet subtle art forms which continue to develop. performers today and are treasured possessions. The refined poetry and music ofnoh portray the Chizuko demonstrated and explained that the mask, psychological journey of the main character. Kyogen although static, is brought to life by the artistry We extend our kansha to Chizuko for her presentation. is often on the same program with its exaggerated of the performer with very subtle movements. We all gained a better understanding and deeper portrayals of everyday human foibles. For example, when the performer raises or lowers appreciation for noh masks and the noh theatre. his gaze, the mask actually appears to change Dōmo arigatō to Cultural Center Education Specialist Chizuko spent about ten years in Japan studying the expressions such as joy or sadness, to evoke the Derrick Iwata for working with Eric Chang from art and creating noh masks, each of which took her emotions of the viewers. the University of Hawai‘i East-West Center Gallery about a year to complete. We learned how Chizuko to arrange the volunteer excursion. meticulously, artistically, and tirelessly fashioned In noh, men performers wear masks to portray noh masks beginning with a solid block of Japanese women characters, gods, demons, old men, young

GUARDIAN OF THE SEA: JIZO IN HAWAI‘I In Memoriam

Report by Elaine Okazaki, Fire Department. This man has a true love for The Japanese Cultural Volunteer English Docent Head the ocean. He has written seven other books, Center of Hawai‘i sends all about the beaches of our State. its deepest sympathy John R.K. Clark is a firm believer in letting those *Autographed copies of the book Guardian of the Sea: Jizo in Hawai‘i to the families of people who actually lived the events tell the story are available for purchase at the Cultural Center Gift Shop. of past events. For the sake of credibility, only TOMMY HIRANO, GLADYS OMIYA the people who lived through an era or crisis can Volunteers are welcome to attend the monthly and RUBY OKAFUJI. justifiably tell it in their own words. Paraphrasing English Docents and Gallery Greeters meetings. and interpretation is not his style and this is The meetings are generally held on the first Tommy served on the evident in his latest book, Guardian of the Sea: Monday of the month in the Cultural Center’s Cultural Center’s Board This past February, author Jizo in Hawai‘i.* In this way we are able to under- First Floor Conference Room from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. of Directors and was stand the culture of the Japanese immigrants, John R.K. Clark came to speak For an updated listing of topics, please contact Honorary Counsel capture the treacherous shorelines of our State at the monthly English Docent Jayne Hirata Epstein at [email protected] or General of Japan in Hilo. and even see the relationship to basic fishing and Gallery Greeters meeting. call (808) 945-7633. Both Gladys and Ruby techniques! It is truly amazing how he is able volunteered in the Gift Clark discussed his book, to wield the ocean currents with Japanese immi- Shop. They will be truly Guardian of the Sea: Jizo gration, Buddhism, fishing techniques, and yet People in Japan have turned to Jizo to ease their in Hawai‘i. Cultural Center capture the readers’ interests. missed by our Cultural Volunteer, Elaine Okazaki, suffering…over the years, he (Jizo) has taken on Center Ohana. wrote about what she learned Clark is a graduate of Punahou School, the many roles, including those of guardian, protector, that day. Domō Arigatō to John University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with a degree and savior. Today he is most often described as a Clark for taking the time to in Hawaiian Studies, an avid surfer, and a recent guardian of children and travelers. share his knowledge with the retiree as Deputy Fire Chief with the Honolulu — John R.K. Clark Cultural Center volunteers.

7 KanshaDonor List Donations are from February–March 2009

contributors Randall K. Maeda SPECIAL Audrey Fuchino Cecellia T. Inouye $1,000–$2,999 Seizen & Helen Maeshiro In honor of Sherman Shiraishi - Helen H. Joe & Lillian Y. Fuchino Kazuo Inouye Anonymous Florence S. Matsumura & Robyn Honnaka (Donors) Jocelyn Fujii Susan K. Inouye Nisei Building Maintenance Co. Inc. Doris E. Matsuoka In memory of George Kuwahara Myra T. Fujii Gail K. Iseri Takeo & Gertrude Ogawa Family Helen E. McCune - Joseph R. & Jane M. Harada Theone Fujii Scott & Gwen Ishikawa Charitable Fund Craig N. & Ethel A. Michimoto (Donors) Celia Y. Fujikami Fumie N. Isono Katsugo & Laura M. Miho In memory of Shimi Oku - Joseph R. & Arthur & Betty Fujinaka Akiko Ito PIONEERS Allen Y. & Sue K. Miyahara Jane M. Harada (Donors) Yoshie Fujioka Robert H. & Janie H. Iwai $500–$999 Frances S. Miyamoto In memory of Richard Yoshimura Robert K. & Miriam T. Fujita Kim Coco Iwamoto Kathryn T. Miyataki Wayne M. & May M. Fujita Tadao & Yaeko Iwasaki Hawaii Alpha Delta Kappa - Theta - Joseph R. & Jane M. Harada Marjorie S. Moriji Sidney & Aileen Fuke Leslie & Shirley Y. Iwatani Chapter (Donors) Joseph I. & Machiko S. Muratsuchi Marvin Fukuchi* Izumo Taishakyo Mission of HI Kiyoshi & Hanayo Sasaki In memory of Mr. Minoru Marugaki - Glenn I. & Jane S. Nagaishi Ethel N. Hasegawa (Donors) Gary M. & Gayle N. N. Fukuda James & Gail Kaeka George I. & Alma M. Nagao Joy Fukuoka Jack S. & Margaret Kaguni DONORS In memory of Mrs. Tsugi Saiki - Jane I. James E. & Charlotte S. Nakamura Ray & Lori Fukuoka Fred & Alice Kamemoto UP TO $499 Hiranaka (Donors) Michio & Hiroye Niiya In memory of Mr. Minoru Marugaki - Charles K. Furuya Marcia Kamiya Taiken Akiyama Betty A. Nojima Stephen & Kay Hirasuna (Donors) Patrick & Masako Furuyama Wayne Y. & Clara Kanagawa Fujio Asao Paul S. & Lily M. Obatake In memory of Mr. Minoru Marugaki - Albert & Yumiko Gillespie Howard & Claudia “Cleo” Kanai Barnes & Noble - Ala Moana Wallace T. Ohta Tracy Kimura (Donors) Alice Ginoza Chandra Kanemaru Asako T. Brummitt Kenjiro Okagawa In memory of Lillian Saiki - Ellen M. Patrick & Deborah Glenn Wilfred & Brenda Kanno Hingson & Sheila Chun Michael M. & Evelyn Okihiro Sato (Donors) Toshio & Blanche Goya Raymond C. & Patsy Y. Kanzaki Marian Adelle Donohue Misao Okuda In memory of Sig Kagawa - Ronald R. Carolyn H. Hanagami & Jennett Tada Arlene Karioka Saburo Ebisu Kenneth A. & Janice T. Okumura & Agnes C. Ushijima (Donors) Lenore Hansen-Stafford & Terry Daniel H. & Jane Katayama Jack Tatsuo Endo Bernice N. Oshita In memory of Mrs. Miyo Nakaoka Mayeda George & Jean S. Kato Sidney & Aileen Fuke Tamio & Betsy N. Otsu - Ronald R. & Agnes C. Ushijima Leighton Masato & Cori Hara Stanley K. Kato Gary M. & Gayle N. N. Fukuda Glenn S. Oura (Donors) Ethel N. Hasegawa Alvin H. Kawada Charles K. Furuya Haruo & Edna Saifuku In memory of Gladys Omiya - Clara H. Andrew & Merle Hashimoto Jitsuo & Ruby Y. Kawada Albert & Yumiko Gillespie Irvin K. Sasaki Yamamoto (Donors) Miyeko S. & Lee Ann Hashimoto Hannah Kawakami & Miki Saito Toshio & Blanche Goya Mike & Yumiko Sayama In memory of Gladys Omiya - Ethel H. Sidney I. & Nancy S. Hashimoto Fumiko S. Kawamura Miyeko S. & Lee Ann Hashimoto Kimiko K. & Diana M. Segawa Yamane (Donors) Gary & Kimberly Hashiro KCAA Preschools Of Hawaii Betty U. Higa Michael M. & Frances A. Serikaku Herbert T. & Miki V. Hatakeyama Beverly Keever, PHD Edgar S. & Violet S. Himeda Joji & Ritsuko Seta OKAGE SAMA DE Keiko Hatano Florence M. Kelley Walter & Violet Hiranaka Shufunotomo Hawaii Tomonokai dba Robert Y. Hayashida Jerry M. & Dorothy K. Kikuta May Leiko Imamura-Uruu (Donors) Eric T. & Stacy E. Hirano Shufu Society of Hawaii David S. Haynes & Erin Kiyuna Haynes Roy & Shizuyo Kikuta Gerald A. & Lorraine T. Hirokawa Ernest & Rose Suemoto Diane Hiatt & Denise Torres Kintetsu International Hawaii MEMBERS Wallace T. & Nancy M. Hironaka Edith O. Sugano Steven Hidano Company NEW OR RENEWING Naoko H. Ho & Joanne Parongao Chieko Tachihata Betty U. Higa Sumako Kishii Ted T. & Janet M. Horinouchi Kenso & Haruko K. Tagawa Evelyn Akamine Donna T. Higashi Sadao & Judith Kishimoto Michael M. & Kimiyo Ide Kiyoshi & Tomoko O. Taira Terry Ann Akasaka-Toyama Elver S. & Mildred S. Higashi Alan H. Kitagawa Nancy A. Ige Richard & Tomiko Takaesu Taiken Akiyama Norman S. Hihara Ethel M. & Grace T. Kitagawa Sharon A. Ikeda Roy R. Takamune Wayne Akizaki Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort Paul Kiyabu Takeo & Judy E. Inokuchi Frank T. & Elsie M. Takao Lillian A. Akizuki & Spa Kathleen Kiyuna Fumie N. Isono Jerald S. & Elizabeth Takesono American Savings Bank Edgar S. & Violet S. Himeda Beverly Klopf Robert H. & Janie H. Iwai Robert & May O. Tamura Gerald & Alyce Arai Robert & Ethel Hinazumi Akira & Patsy S. Koba Derrick S. & Mitchell Iwata James & Yoshie Tanabe Carrie Yoko Arakaki Walter & Violet Hiranaka Lily F. Kobayashi Fred & Alice Kamemoto Yoshinori & Mildred M.Y. Tanaka Vivian Arakawa Eric T. & Stacy E. Hirano Marjorie F. Kobayashi Wayne Y. & Clara Kanagawa Itaru & Ann T. Tanimoto Ann Asakura John M. Hirashima George T. & Esther K. Kodani Howard & Claudia “Cleo” Kanai Carol T. Tanji Fujio Asao Edward Y. & Harumi N. Hirata Hisako Koga Raymond C. & Patsy Y. Kanzaki Tadashi & Harriet H. Tojo Kristie K. Asato Jayne & Edward Hirata Grace S. Kohatsu Russell H. Kashiwa James I. & Ella M. Tomita Ruth M.B. Asato Gerald A. & Lorraine T. Hirokawa Steven T. & Estrellita Komura Daniel H. & Jane Katayama Nobuo & Mitsuyo Tsuchiya JoAnn Auyong Wallace T. & Nancy M. Hironaka Sueo Kondo George & Jean S. Kato Yoko Waki Duke & Jennifer Bainum Nancy T. Hiu Kazuo & Ellen Y. Kosaki Florence M. Kelley James K. & Anita Watanabe Oliver W. S. Bordallo Alice K. Ho Larry Koseki Jerry M. & Dorothy K. Kikuta Linda Wilson Karen Bowman-Kirk Naoko H. Ho & Joanne Parongao Gladys Kotaki Sadao & Judith Kishimoto Masami & Hiroko Yamaki Jane E. Bright & Valerie T.L. Miner Joyce N. Hong Richard M. Kotoshirodo Paul Kiyabu Albert T. & Page E. Yamamoto Barbara Brouillet Helen & Robyn Honnaka Ivor Kraft Akira & Patsy S. Koba Doris Yamane Asako T. Brummitt Ted T. & Janet M. Horinouchi Katherine T. Kuboi Lily F. Kobayashi Faye Y. Yamasaki Don E. & Eunice N. Carroll Cindy Huang Eigo H. & Elsa H. Kudo Marjorie F. Kobayashi Lloyd Y. & Ethel M. Yamashige Rendy & Jody Chow Barbara Huntley Aurleen A. Kumasaka George T. & Esther K. Kodani Lance A. Yokochi Hingson & Sheila Chun Keiko H. Hurst Eric Kunisaki & Ann Teranishi Hisako Koga Michele & Scott Yoshida Carol N. Chung Haruye Ichiki Lillian M. Kuroiwa Steven T. & Estrellita Komura Tomoye A. Yoshida & Yoko Akita Lawrence Clapes Geraldine Ichimura Henry R. & Nora N. Kuwaye Larry Koseki Doris K. Yoshikami Gary H. Crowell Michael M. & Kimiyo Ide Daniel LaBeff Richard M. Kotoshirodo James S. & Harriet O. Yoshimori Tim & Yoko Cullinan Nancy A. Ige Miye Lamansky Henry R. & Nora N. Kuwaye Nobuyoshi & Beatrice S. Yoshinaga Marian Adelle Donohue Les S. & Shirley M. Ihara Patricia Lau Daniel LaBeff Joyce & Kelli Yuen Barbara Edelstein Sharon A. Ikeda Eric W.S. & Elinor I. Leong Eric W.S. & Elinor I. Leong Irene Zane The Edwin S.N. Wong Foundation Reid S. Imai Lavonne Leong* Dennis K. & Danielle A. Maeda Hiroo & Nancy Endo Carol Ing Sonia M. Leong David B. & Tamae Erdman Takeo & Judy E. Inokuchi Don & Pamela Lichty Charlene & Ron Fernandez

8 Kansha donor list - Donations are from February–March 2009 WishKibo CORNER Every little bit helps, which is Linda Lingle Janet S. Nishimura Sandy Suetsugu Dean Uyeno why the Kibo- (“wish”) Corner Mihoko Lipset Yukitsugu Nishimura Fusao Sugai Sheldon S. & Joyce M. Varney was created. Listed below Judy Liu Saxon Nishioka Kimiko Sugamura Elnora H. Wakasugi are items or services that Beaudine Ma Betty A. Nojima Edith O. Sugano Lynn J. & Betty Wakatsuki can help the JCCH. Dennis K. & Danielle A. Maeda Atsuko N. Nonaka Jeanette T. Suganuma Peter Wakayama Randall K. Maeda Hiroshi Noro Merwyn M. & Karen E. Sumida Yoko Waki Thanks to all who have Frances Maekawa John & Anne Nunnari Sharon Sussman Pansy K. Warashina contributed to our Kibo- Corner! Seizen & Helen Maeshiro Mildred C. Oba Alan Suzawa & Carol Shikada Florence M. Wasai & Joy M. Nishida If you are interested in donating Mitsuo & Shizuko Mansho Paul S. & Lily M. Obatake Chieko Tachihata James K. & Anita Watanabe Patricia T. Masuda Masako Oda Ray & Arlene Tadaki Terrence Watanabe any of the following, please Vernon H. Masuda Richard Oda Larry & Barbara S. Tadakuma Nina Weber call Michelle Miyashiro, Gary U. Masumura Wallace T. Ohta Kenso & Haruko K. Tagawa Linda Wilson Administrative Assistant, at Kay K. Matsuda Margaret F. Ojima Craig & Lynn Taguma Carmen S. Wixon (808) 945-7633, ext. 30. Matsuko Matsumoto Kenjiro Okagawa Kiyoshi & Tomoko O. Taira Julie Wo Used/Empty Hewlett-Packard Florence S. Matsumura Kenneth T. Okano Richard & Tomiko Takaesu General H.E. Wolff (Ret.) (HP) Ink Jet Cartridges Lora S. Matsumura Chieko Okawa Craig Takahashi Francis H. & Jeanne M. Yamada Mark & Karen Matsunaga Dobson & Annette Okawa Hideyuki & Melanie Takahashi Marc & Claire Yamada for the JCCH Office to receive a Doris E. Matsuoka Janice Y. Okayama Kacie Takahashi Richard T. & Clara M. Yamada discount on office supplies. Agnes S. Matsuura Masayuki Okazaki William A. & Myrna O. Takakuwa Masami & Hiroko Yamaki Laptop Computer Helen E. McCune Michael M. & Evelyn Okihiro Lily Y. Takamori Albert T. & Page E. Yamamoto (older laptop with operating Jean Meyer* Mildred Y. Okimoto Kent Takamoto* Colin F. Yamamoto Craig N. & Ethel A. Michimoto Ron Okubo Susan G. & Gladys Takamoto Myra Yamamoto system pre-Windows Vista) Katsugo & Laura M. Miho Kenneth A. & Janice T. Okumura Roy R. Takamune Charles T. Yamanaka to connect with a projector Franklin H. Minami Takeo & Hide Okumura Frank T. & Elsie M. Takao Doris Yamane in the JCCH Gallery. Carl H. & Phyllis K. Mito Janyce M. Omura Jerine Takara Faye Y. Yamasaki Industrial Cart Allen Y. & Sue K. Miyahara Lauren Ono Jeanne T. Takasaki Lloyd Y. & Ethel M. Yamashige to carry heavy collection Dean & Mayumi Miyamoto Myrna S. Ono Douglas K. & Lei S. Takata Kathleen T. Yanagihara-Brooks and office items. Frances S. Miyamoto Tsuyoshi & Lynn Onuma Misako Takayanagi Ronald Y. & Shirley I. Yanagisawa Eiko Miyashiro Bernice N. Oshita Jerald S. & Elizabeth Takesono Allan T. Yasue Raymond & Sonya Miyashiro Paul S. & Kimiko Y. Oshita Nora Taketa Lance A. Yokochi Kathryn T. Miyataki Elsie Otani* Yukio & Sachiko Taketa Matthew Yokota* Yumiko S. Moffat & David L. Moffat II Tamio & Betsy N. Otsu Ruth Tamanaha Arlene Y. Yoshida & Alfred Yoshida Frances C. Moriguchi Glenn S. Oura Cheryl Ann Tamashiro Michele & Scott Yoshida Marjorie S. Moriji Delbert W. Ouye Gloria B.K. Tamashiro Tomoye A. Yoshida & Yoko Akita Mahalo Suzie Morikawa Monica M. Overly Robert & May O. Tamura Doris K. Yoshikami To Our Betsy A. Morioka & Melanie Kodama Panda Travel Inc. Sheree Tamura Jace & Carin Yoshimi Corporate Members Clifford K. Morita Jason & Kathy Pang Betty N. Tanaka James S. & Harriet O. Yoshimori Gary K. & Susan N. Morita Pine Isle Market Ltd. Dean & Takako Tanaka Keary Y. Yoshimoto Chana Motobu Rita Porter Elsie T. Tanaka Wendy N. Yoshimoto Eiichi Motoshige Yukiko A. Ross Harry T. & Helene S. Tanaka Nobuyoshi & Beatrice S. Yoshinaga George M. & Dorothy F. Motoyama Michael Yukashi & Linda Ryan Sumiyo Tanaka Debbie Young Violet & Bruce Motoyama Haruo & Edna Saifuku Itaru & Ann T. Tanimoto Ed & Wendy Young Ruth J. Mun Kenneth T. & Itsue Saiki Henry S. & Florence H. Tasaka Joyce & Kelli Yuen Arlene H. Murakami Dr. Bradley & Dr. Lori Sakaguchi Fukuo & Diana Tashiro Stanley Y. & Kiyoe Zukeran Jaci Murakami & Reid Matsuo Vernon Sakamoto Ora Tashiro Robert K. Jr. & Judy K. Murakami Wilbert K. & Nancy N. Sakamoto Chikako Tendo IN-KIND Shigeko Murakami Joyce K. Sakuda Tadashi & Harriet H. Tojo Lawrence K. Abe Joseph I. & Machiko S. Muratsuchi Kiyoshi & Hanayo Sasaki James & Loretta Tokuda Debra Ho Balfour Herbert K. Murayama Kazuo & Itsuko Sawada Tamaki Tokuda William & Haruyo Bledsoe Hideno & Renee Y. Nagahisa Sadao & Betty T. Sawai Samuel I. & Karen K. Tokunaga Debra Hahn & Ethel Doi Ujiharu Nagai & Hiromi Matsuhashi Mike & Yumiko Sayama Violet W. Tokushima Atsuko Hori Glenn I. & Jane S. Nagaishi Erika Engle Scott Judith Ann L. Tom Hiroshi & Kathryn Kato George I. & Alma M. Nagao Kimiko K. & Diana M. Segawa Wayne T. & Sandra S. Toma Dennis T. Kinoshita Jr. JAPAN MEMORIAL CORPORATION Roy M. & Shirley S. Naito Annette H. Sekine James I. & Ella M. Tomita Tsuneki Nishikawa Toshie Naito George & Alyce Serikaku Allan & Betty Totoki Alice F.T. Oda Susan T. Nakamoto Michael M. & Frances A. Serikaku Stanley S. Toyama Kenneth T. Okano Gary Koji Nakamura* Joji & Ritsuko Seta Roberta Tsuboi Ruth Shimabukuro James E. & Charlotte S. Nakamura Kurt Y. Sewake Nobuo & Mitsuyo Tsuchiya Komako Sugiura Michiyo Nakamura Edith Shigemoto Helen Tsuchiya Tokunaga/Shinohara Family Peter H. & Jean Y. Nakanishi Iwao & Katherine Shimizu June Tsue Yoko Waki George M. & Myrtle C. Nakasato Rodney Shimoko Clifford & Florence Tsuruda Dee Yamane Mark Nakashima Ray I. & Gale K. Shimomura Craig & Frances Tsutsui Ron Yanagi Edwin M. & Mary Nakasone Grace Shinohara Richard N. & Frances K. Uchida Sue Yang Linda E. Naruse Kiyo Shinomae Esther Ueda Takeo & Yoshie Yasui Kathleen K. Nekomoto Ann Shiraishi Jeffrey & Shelley K. Uejio Michio & Hiroye Niiya Sherman & Molly Shiraishi Paul M. & Gwen H. Ueoka *Gift Membership James A. Nishi Frances N. Shirota Helene T. Uyemura Kenneth Y. & Myrna K. Nishihara Ernest & Rose Suemoto Yuriko Uyemura Louise H. Nishii Adeline F. Sueoka Craig & Megumi Uyeno

9 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i PROGRAMS

All of these events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Japanese Cultural Center at (808) 945-7633 ext. 32, email at info@jcch. Nisei Memories: My Parents com, or visit www.jcch.com. Talk About the War Years Saturday, April 25 • 1:30 p.m. Idaho’s World War II JCCH Gallery Theater Kooskia Internment Camp: Free admission The Hawai‘i Connection Nisei Memories: My Parents Talk about the War Years, a talk by Paul Howard This program is presented by the Takemoto. Saturday, April 25, 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 24 • 10:30 a.m. Hawai’i Council for the Humanities, JCCH Gallery Theater. JCCH Gallery Theater the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, Free admission Takemoto is a Sansei who lives and and the University of Hawai’i Center works in Washington, D.C. He inter- for Oral History. Join the Cultural Center for Idaho’s viewed his father, Kaname (Ken) Funding is provided by the Hawai’i World War II Kooskia Internment Camp: Takemoto of Kapa’a, Kaua’i and mother, Council for the Humanities and the “We The Hawai’i Connection, a talk by Priscilla Alice Imamoto Takemoto of Los Angeles, the People” initiative of the National Wegars, curator of the University of California. Their stories illustrate the Endowment for the Humanities. Idaho Asian American Comparative contradictions faced by Japanese Collection. The Kooskia (KOOS-key) Americans in World War II: Kaname Copies of Takemoto’s book of the same Internment Camp is an obscure as a 442nd enlistee who fought for name published by the University of and virtually forgotten World War II the same country that incarcerated Washington Press will be available for detention facility that the Immigration Alice and her family at Jerome, Arkansas. sale after the talk. and Naturalization Service (INS) operated for the Justice Department between May 1943 and May 1945. The camp held about 265 so-called Asian Settler Colonialism Forum “enemy aliens” of Japanese ancestry. The Japanese in Hawai‘i have fought They came from numerous states; Saturday, May 23 long and hard for civil rights. Some from the then-territories of Alaska 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. people believe it’s time to rethink and Hawai’i; and even from Mexico, JCCH Fifth Floor Lounge who we are and where we are going. Panama, and Peru. Free admission Hawaiians have a unique political status Based on documentary research in as the indigenous peoples of Hawai‘i, the National Archives and elsewhere Come join us for a public forum on and at this critical moment in history, that has produced INS, Forest Service, a groundbreaking and controversial they are fighting for their lands and and Border Patrol photographs and book that examines the impact that nation. As settlers, Japanese and other other records along with internee and Japanese and other Asian communities Asian communities are beginning to employee oral and written interviews, in Hawai‘i have on Hawaiians struggling discuss what our responsibilities to the presentation will illuminate the for self-determination. Released by Hawaiians are. The speakers will open internees’ experiences, emphasizing the University of Hawai‘i Press last fall, up the discussion by addressing the the perspectives of the men detained Asian Settler Colonialism: From Local past and present roles of Japanese at the Kooskia Internment Camp. Governance to the Habits of Everyday and other Asian peoples in Hawai‘i Life in Hawai‘i examines issues ranging as settlers who have both obstructed from Japanese, Korean, and Filipino justice and spoken out for justice. settlement of Hawai‘i to accounts of In what ways do our everyday habits Asian settler practices in the legislature, uphold U.S. colonialism in Hawai‘i? the prison industrial complex, and What can we do as Asian settlers to the U.S. military to critiques of Asian support Hawaiians in their struggle settlers’ claims to Hawai‘i in literature for justice? Please join us for a and the visual arts. The speakers will thought-provoking and transformative include editors Candace Fujikane and discussion of these issues. This event Jonathan Y. Okamura, Haunani-Kay is co-sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Trask, Momiala Kamahele, Healani Center of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i People’s Sonoda, Eiko Kosasa, Ida Yoshinaga, Fund and the American Friends Service and Kyle Kajihiro. Committee Hawai‘i Area Program.

10 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i communityGallery JCCH Gallery and gift shop Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

JCCH Traveling Exhibit OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 24 New Item at the Cultural GOKURōSAMA at the Japanese American Center Gift Shop ome visit the Gift Shop at the National Museum Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i! CYou can find jewelry, ceramic pieces, books and unique items on consignment, like these beautiful locally made scarves, he Japanese Cultural Center the newest item for sale at the Gift Shop. of Hawai‘i exhibit Gokurōsama: Local designer Elizabeth Kent hand sews Contemporary Photographs each scarf using vintage kimono and obi T she finds in Hawai‘i and Japan. Each scarf of the Nisei in Hawai‘i featuring is one of a kind and only available for a the work of Honolulu photogra- limited time at the Cultural Center Gift pher Brian Y. Sato is on display at Shop. Price: $20–$40 (JCCH members the Japanese American National receive 10% discount). Museum (JANM) in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by the hard work and sacrifice of theNisei , or second generation of Japanese in Hawai‘i, Sato was determined to capture this slowly disappearing group—who are nearing eighty-five years old or older—on black and white film. This exhibit is made possible thanks to a generous sponsorship from Liam and Lori Tomoyasu McGee in honor of their Nisei parents, Maxine and the late Mervin Tomoyasu. The Japanese American National Museum is located at 369 East First Street, Los Angeles California. JANM hours are Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

* JCCH members receive free admission to JANM and 10% off select items in the JANM Gift Shop with proof of a valid JCCH membership card.

Gift Shop Manager Barbara Ishida models a Rewind scarf from Vested Interest Hawai‘i made from vintage kimono fabric. Now available at the OUT OF THE BOX Cultural Center Gift Shop. WORKSHOP New Membership Benefit: group of artists and artists-at-heart gathered Preserve your Family’s Legacy Ain the Cultural Center with a Portrait by Gokurōsama Community Gallery for a special workshop, Out of the Photographer Box: A Make and Take Learning s a special benefit to Cultural Center Experience by Mary Mitsuda and members, renowned Gokurōsama James Kuroda. Mitsuda and A photographer Brian Y. Sato has graciously Kuroda, whose paintings were offered his services at a discounted price featured in the Cultural Center to those interested in purchasing a portrait Gallery exhibit Dialogues of of their loved one. The $175 discounted fee Abstraction, helped participants (regular price is $200) includes a one-hour learn the thinking that goes portrait sitting at your home, as well as one behind basic abstract concepts, 8” x 10” black and white photo. Additional applied through use of painting sizes and prints are available at an added boxes with acrylic paint. cost. For more information, contact Brian Sato at (808) 271-3491 or email at imagequest@ hawaii.rr.com.

11 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i upcoming events

CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP THINKING OUT LOUD: AND ACHIEVEMENT DINNER TOPICS range from the light to Talking Issues, Taking Action the serious, including: Ganbare! Generations of Success New Radio Program Kicks off • Keeping family businesses alive in today’s SAVE THE DATE on Monday, June 22! economic climate • Bon dance and its longevity: changing Saturday, October 3 KZOO-AM 1210 practices in multicultural Hawai‘i MONDAYS 6:30–7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Cocktails and Registration • The power of forgiveness: comparative 6 p.m. Dinner Program atch the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i looks at cultural concepts of peace (Hawaiian Mānoa Grand Ballroom on the air! Starting this summer on Japanese and Japanese) at the Japanese Cultural Center CLanguage radio station KZOO-AM 1210, the • Hapa: what it means to be mixed-race, Cultural Center will present an issues-oriented past and present weekly talk-story community forum hosted by oin the Japanese Cultural Center of Christine Yano, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • The economics of service: how are we communicating values to young and old? Hawai‘i at its annual gala event that will Professor of Anthropology and George Tanabe, Professor Emeritus of Religion at the University • Local humor: who has the right to be funny? Jhonor community businesses who have of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. persevered and grown throughout the years, • Neighbor islands: are we still centered Thinking Out Loud: Talking Issues, Taking Action becoming household names for many families will explore issues of concern to the Japanese on Honolulu? in the Islands. This year’s event, themed American and broader community in Hawai‘i. Ganbare! Generations of Success, will feature The show’s format will encourage listeners to “The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, in multigenerational family businesses that call in with questions and comments, and the partnership with KZOO-AM 1210, provides an through passion, determination and hard the latter portion of every show is Thinking Up excellent venue for accomplishing program’s the Positive, devoted to brainstorming possible goals,” said Thinking Out Loud host Christine work, successfully grew their businesses solutions to problems, issues, and concerns. Yano. “Both institutions are in the process from scratch over generations. This year’s of restructuring to address a more inclusive The goals for the program include identifying community, while not losing sight of their honorees are Diamond Bakery, Tasaka issues of importance to Hawai‘i’s multicultural original base population.” Guri-Guri Shop, M. Miura Store, KTA Super community and stimulating discussion of these Stores, and Marians Catering/Dots Restaurant. issues; providing a means for the public to involve Thinking Out Loud: Talking Issues, Taking Action themselves in the discussion; and suggesting will air every Monday from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on The Cultural Center will recognize our ways in which a public forum might work toward KZOO-AM 1210 starting June 22, 2009. Make honorees with the Leadership and Achieve- resolution of these problems and issues. sure to tune in! ment Award, which is presented to honorees in recognition of their contributions to the HOSTS community in preserving and sharing the Christine Yano has done considerable research cultural heritage of the Japanese in Hawai‘i. on Japan, as well as the Japanese American Other past recipients of this award have community in Hawai‘i. Her books include Tears included: U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Dr. Ruth of Longing: Nostalgia and the Nation in Japanese M. Ono and most recently: Jean Ariyoshi, Popular Song (Harvard University), Crowning Dr. George Suzuki, Matsuo Takabuki and the Nice Girl: Gender, Ethnicity, and Culture in Hawaii’s Cherry Blossom Pageant (University corporate honorees Armstrong Produce and of Hawai‘i Press), and Airborne Dreams: Race, Island Insurance. Gender, and Cosmopolitanism in Postwar America (forthcoming, Duke University Press). She serves The event will also feature a silent auction on the Board of Directors of the Japanese and dinner program. Individual seats cost Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. $150 and table sponsorships are also George Tanabe has published widely on available. A portion of the sponsorship is religions in Japan and Buddhism in Hawai‘i. His tax-deductible. Proceeds from the event Christine Yano and George Tanabe will host a books include Myoe the Dreamkeeper (Harvard will benefit the Japanese Cultural Center of new weekly talk-story community forum on KZOO University), Religions of Japan in Practice AM-1210 called Thinking Out Loud: Talking (Princeton University), and Practically Religious: Hawai‘i’s education programs that share the Issues, Taking Action. The radio show will explore Worldly Benefits and the Common Religion of history, heritage and culture of the evolving issues of concern to the Japanese American and broader community in Hawai‘i. Japan. He has served on the Board of Governors Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, and is President of BDK Hawai‘i, an affiliate of the For more information, contact Special Numata Foundation in Japan. He was a 2007 Events Coordinator Waynele Yu at (808) recipient of the Japanese government’s Foreign Minister’s award for the promotion of mutual 945-7633, ext. 28 or email [email protected]. understanding between Japan and America.

12 AcchiKocchi ikebana Here & There, This & That corner I nspirations

Help the Cultural Center save costs and save trees! Legacies is now HELP THE available via email— receive this electronic version (Adobe PDF file)* of our Legacies newsletter sent straight to your inbox. If you would like CULTURAL to switch and start receiving Legacies by email, let us know by sending an email to: [email protected] or call (808)945-7633, ext. 30. Ikebana 1 u Legacies is also available to download from our website, visit http:// CENTER jcch.com/past-jcch-newsletters.asp. Sogetsu by Bertha Tottori Go Green * File size is approximately 1MB. Your email service provider must be able to receive larger files. Web 2.0 Find the Cultural Center online on Facebook, and share information, while YouTube is a t Ikebana 2 MySpace and YouTube. Get the latest information video sharing website where users can upload, on upcoming events, learn about volunteer view and share video clips. Find us by logging Ohara by opportunities, view pictures and videos from past on to Facebook, MySpace or YouTube and Lorraine Tanimura events at the Cultural Center, and get connected doing a search for the Japanese Cultural with other Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Center of Hawai‘i. If you have any questions, supporters! MySpace and Facebook are online email [email protected] or call social networking sites that allow users to connect (808) 945-7663, ext. 27. Ikebana 3 u Ohara by Heading East Irene Nakamoto ongratulations to Nicole Kikuchi homestay family. Students participating in (University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa) and this year’s NYCHP represent the Japanese C Brittany Harada (Leeward Community Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, the Japanese College) for being selected to represent the American Cultural and Community Center Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i this summer in Los Angeles, the Japanese Cultural and at the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program Community Center of Washington, and the (NYCHP). The young women will be traveling Japanese Cultural and Community Center with about 20 other students to Kobe, Japan. of Northern California. We are also pleased NYCHP, in cooperation with the Kobe YMCA to announce that Nicole and Brittany have t Language School, will allow participants to each been awarded The Center for Japanese Ikebana 4 immerse themselves in Japanese culture through Studies and the Dr. Sen Soshitsu International Sogetsu by Japanese language and writing classes, culture Way of Tea Center, at the University of Hawai‘i Jayne Iwamoto classes, and excursions exploring different at Mānoa scholarship in support of their studies. parts of the Kansai region, all while having the Mahalo to Dr. Robert Huey, Director of the Center opportunity to use and practice their Japanese of Japanese Studies for making this available. language skills on a daily basis with their

Welcome! Ikebana 5 u elcome to new Special Events Coordinator Sogetsu by Waynele Yoshida Yu. Waynele has been Nancy Fujita Wvolunteering with the Cultural Center for several years now and we’re happy to have her on board as a contracted employee. “Working at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i helps me feel connected with my culture,” said Yu. “I’ve enjoyed my time as a volunteer and I’m always learning new things about my heritage at t Ikebana 6 the Cultural Center.” Sogetsu by Lorna Kawahara Waynele most recently worked as a computer teacher at Ohana Komputer. She graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with degrees in Human Resource Management and Management Information Systems. Legacies misidentified several of the Ikebana arrangements in the Ikebana Inspirations column of the March 2009 Legacies newsletter. The correct identifications are: Ikebana 1–Ohara by Irene Nakamoto; Ikebana 2– Ikenobo 13 by Junko Ige; Ikebana 3–Ohara by Edith Tanaka; Ikebana 4– Ikenobo by Suzanne Nakano; Ikebana 5–Ohara by Lorraine Tanimura. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Membership benefits

Retail Benefits Hawaii Karate Association* Current Partnership/ 10% off annual or monthly Program-Related Benefits The Art Board karate tuition fees 30% off custom picture framing Honolulu · Ph (808) 551-9405 $5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Hiromi 1170 Nuuanu Ave. Ste. 104, Honolulu Peterson Sensei. Ph (808) 536-0121 Hawaii Senior Life Enrichment Association & 20% off kimono dressing at our New Hakubundo Honolulu Shogi Club Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, Kodomo no Hi and 10% off (except CD/DVD/magazines) 10% off $40 initiation fee and Shichi Go San. 1600 Kapiolani Blvd. #121, Honolulu 10% off $20 Honolulu Shogi Club fee Ph (808) 947-5503 Honolulu · Ph (808) 551-9405 – JCCH Benefits Morning Glory MAnoa Grand Ballroom* 15% off Mililani location only 10% off (up to $100) on food catered Free one-year admission to the 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Mililani Honolulu · Ph (808) 946-6758 JCCH Historical Gallery exhibit Okage Ph (808) 627-1866 Sama De. Masako Formals Nuimono 10% off kimono dressing Free subscription to the JCCH 10% off all merchandise except and picture taking newsletter Legacies. consignment items 716 Cooke St., Honolulu 2745 S. King St., Honolulu Ph (808) 947-2696 10% off all items in the JCCH Ph (808) 946-7407 Gift Shop.* Naniwa-Ya Ramen Pro-Am Golf Shop 10% off food purchase 20% off non-commercial translation 20% off retail price on all items, Ala Moana Shopping Center, services at the JCCH Resource Center. except golf balls and items already on sale Makai Market Food Court, Honolulu 1159 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Ph (808) 596-2911 Occidental Underwriters Craft Workshops. of Hawaii Discounts on selected JCCH programs, Shirokiya* Special discounts on insurance events, cultural classes, workshops and 10% off any day Honolulu Ala Moana Shopping Center, Honolulu seminars. Panda Travel Invitations to special events and Corporate travel rates 5% off voting privileges. Specialty Services Benefits Japan rail passes, corporate rates for Japan Travel, $25 off Tren-dy Paks BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy (to Japan or Bangkok)—round-trip 10% discount of all merchandise airfare includes 3 nights hotel, starting * Some restrictions may apply. (Baskets, Gifts, Decorations) from $749 per person based on double www.mingei-ya.com occupancy + tax + fuel surcharge Ph (808) 247-1933 1017 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu Ph (808) 738-3338 Curves $29.00 service fee + tax, Quality Health & Fitness $44.00 monthly dues + tax Intro offer: $45 per session with a Ala Moana location only 5-session package for $225 ($400 value) 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu and 10% off on any other packages Ph (808) 942-4900] 715 S. King St., Ste. 504, Honolulu Ph (808) 392-4816 Security Alarm Shop 10% off all merchandise Honolulu, Pearl City

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Membership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633, ext. 30 Member or email [email protected] MAY 2009 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable) Profile Yes, we/I want to become a MEMBER LEGACY MEMBER Don and Pam Lichty cORPORATE MEMBER DONOR hat would make a community activist and her retired Membership investor/Asian art enthusiast husband become members $ 15 Student (with ID) of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i? It was the Cultural W $ 35 Individual Center’s call to action for support in 2003 that caught the eyes and hearts of Don and Pam Lichty. $ 50 family About six years ago there was news of the Cultural Center’s financial LEGACY MEMBERSHIP struggles and possibility of closing the only Japanese Cultural Center $1,000 Legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership) in the State. This news perked up the ears of Don and Pam and really CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP made them think what this would mean to them and our community. $ 100 Non-Profit $ 250 Supporting Business

ichty $ 500 premier Corporate

am L $ 1,000 Imperial Corporate

If New or Renewing: Membership # ______Expires ______hoto courtesy of P P Name ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Home Phone # ______Work Phone # ______Email ______Don and Pam Lichty have been valued members of the Cultural Center since 2003. FOR Gift Membership ONLY: Name (of Recipient) ______“We thought what a great loss it would be to our community, so we Address ______immediately joined the Cultural Center. We both have a deep respect for Japanese Americans and their history. We understand and admire City ______the contributions of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i,” explained Pam State ______Zip ______who is President of the Drug Policy Forum of Hawai‘i. Home Phone # ______The Lichty’s acknowledge the importance of the immigration story of Work Phone # ______Japanese to Hawai‘i and how this history is a bridge for understanding Email ______the traditions, values and culture for future generations. “We don’t want to lose the rich fabric of what makes up our society and we shouldn’t FOR FAMILY Membership (2 People ONLY): lose the Cultural Center because it strengthens our community,” said Pam. Please indicate the name of the second member below: Don and Pam enjoy attending the art related gallery exhibits ( Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. ) ______at the Cultural Center. They have traveled to Japan frequently, mainly Relation (to member) ______because Don is an avid collector of Japanese and Chinese art and ceramics. They love the building, its freshly painted lighter hues and In addition to my membership, enclosed is the bright red torii gate, which reminds them of the fine architecture my tax-deductible contribution of $ ______they enjoy in Japan. They are pleased to see how the Cultural Center in support of JCCH programs and activities. has rebounded from the time of challenge in 2003 and as members will continue to support keeping it alive in Hawai‘i. TOTAL: $ ______The Lichty’s are active members of numerous arts, environmental and civil rights organizations. “But the Japanese Cultural Center is the only Please send payment to ethnic organization that we belong too,” claimed Pam. 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu to Don and Pam Lichty! check enclosed, payable to the JCCH charge to my: VISA MasterCard — Allicyn Hikida Tasaka, Chief Operating Officer/Director of Development and Communications card # ______exp. ______Signature ______2008-2009 NON-PROFIT ORG. BOARD OF DIRECTORS U.S. Postage CHAIRman OF THE BOARD Paid ERIC K. MARTINSON Honolulu, HI Treasurer/VICE CHAIR Permit No. 891 LEE MORIWAKI 2454 South Beretania Street Secretary/ vice chair Honolulu, HI 96826 RONALD USHIJIMA VICE CHAIR SUSAN EICHOR VICE CHAIR DEAN K. HIRATA VICE CHAIR WAYNE MURAOKA VICE CHAIR Susan Yamada AT-LARGE DIRECTORS DONN ARIYOSHI DAVID ERDMAN GORDON KAGAWA WAYNE KAMITAKI —HAWAI‘I REPRESENTATIVE MICHELE SUNAHARA LOUDERMILk ERIC MIURA — KAUA‘I REPRESENTATIVE KEN NIIMURA CURT OTAGURO YUKI LEI SUGIMURA —MAUI REPRESENTATIVE NEIL TAKEKAWA TYLER TOKIOKA CHRISTINE YANO at a glance Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i JCCH Staff President & Executive Director UPCOMING EVENTS Lenny Yajima Andrew [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 23 Chief Operating Officer/Director of Development & Communications Allicyn Hikida Tasaka [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 22 SUNDAY, MAy 3: Director of Finance & Administration Event • Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green Caroline Okihara [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 33 Director of Program Development Brian Niiya [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 32 Public Relations/Membership manager Marisa Takahashi [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 27 Gallery manager SATURDAY, MaY 16: Christy Takamune [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 39 Outreach • Maui Matsuri Gift Shop Manager Check out the JCCH Booth! Barbara Ishida info@ jcch.com • (808) 945-7633, ext. 43 Volunteers Coordinator Jayne Hirata Epstein [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 35 Education Specialist Derrick Iwata [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 25 Gallery & Gift Shop Assistant SUANN ROBINSON [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 39 Sunday, June 7: Resource Center Assistant Outreach • Pan-Pacific Irene Zane [email protected] Festival Parade (808) 945-7633, ext. 42 Administrative Assistant & Accounting Clerk Leianne Fujimura [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 29 Administrative Assistant Until Friday, July 17: Michelle Miyashiro [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 30 Exhibit • For our Children, Staff Emeritae For our Planet: Going Green Jane Kurahara & Betsy Young (808) 945-7633, ext. 42 in Japan and Hawai‘i Resource Center [email protected] (808) 945-7633, ext. 42 Gallery & Gift Shop (808) 945-7633, ext. 43