march 2010 | VOL. 16, no. 2 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, , HI 96826

THE ISLAND INSURANCE FOUNDATION PRESENTS Celebrate!: The Evolution of Japanese

2454 South Beretania Street Celebration in Hawai‘i Honolulu, HI 96826 April 17 to June 18, Community Gallery tel: (808) 945-7633 fax: (808) 944-1123 Saturday, April 17, 11:30 a.m. web: http://www.jcch.com Exhibit Opening and Reception n io

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Told through historical photographs, videos, w a Wednesday–Friday objects, and art pieces, the exhibition will H 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. look at how the ways we celebrate have The colorful streaming carp and banners of boy’s day inspired numerous Saturday continually evolved over time. artists and photographers in the 1920s and 1930s. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. : “Celebrations are a window into how the GIFT SHOP HOURS local Japanese American community sees April 24—1 to 3 p.m. 5th floor lounge The Cherry Blossom Festival Then and Now Tuesday–Saturday itself,” stated exhibition scriptwriter Brian Niiya. “Celebrations can provide a revealing 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. A panel discussion led by Professor Christine R. Yano of UH at look at what issues were important to the will include key figures from both past and contemporary festivals. community over time.” Professor Yano will also sign copies of her book, Crowning the Nice Mission Statement: Girl: Gender, Ethnicity, and Culture in Hawai’i’s Cherry Blossom Festival. To be a vibrant resource, The exhibition will include “traditional” strengthening our diverse community Japanese seasonal celebrations such as New May 8—11 am to 12:30 p.m., gallery theater and courtyard Year’s, obon festival, and cherry blossom by educating present and Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands future generations in the evolving CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 A talk focusing on food and celebrations by Arnold Hiura, author of the new book Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands. Japanese American experience

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k Coll Bon Dancing Through the Generations: A Discussion on c community service and i Bon Dance in Hawai‘i innovative partnerships that ann A panel discussion on the bon dance phenomenon in Hawai‘i

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celebration of our heritage, N /es Derrick Iwata and featuring speakers Kenji Johnasen, Instructor, iv

culture and love of the land. ch Tomodachi Odori Kai; Betty Dela Cuesta, Head Instructor, Yamada Dance Group; Alice Shiroma, Assistant Instructor, Yamada Dance To guide us in this work we draw Ar tate Group; Ralston Nagata, Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin; and i‘i S

from the values found in our a Jane Heit, President, Hilo Meisho-In Tsukikage Odori Kai. After the w a

Japanese American traditions and H discussion, there will be a mini bon dance lesson. the spirit of Aloha. Bon dance at Soto Mission, ca. 1967. Dear Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana: One of the best things about being part of the Japanese Cultural Center is the ai opportunity to meet so many interesting of the centerove people. One of the most memo­rable L was meeting the Emperor and Empress Dear Cultural Center ‘Ohana, The featured entertainment was a bellowing of Japan! There is, however, one group who has made a lasting bagpipe performance by Masa Yamaguchi, a impression on me—the women of the Nisei generation. Haru ga kita! Spring has arrived! Many years ago Japanese instructor at , Nisei women are really the unsung heroes of their generation. on a spring trip to Japan, my mother and I partici­ which included “Sakura” and all time bagpipe We are well aware of the achievements of the Nisei men who pated with family and friends in the centuries favorites, “Danny boy” and “Scotland Brave” as fought in WWII, came home to jump start the democratic revolu­ old practice of hanami, or flower (mostly cherry well as an ukulele performance. The food, drink, tion, and begin successful careers, but what of the Nisei women? blossom) viewing. Fortunately, our timing was and fellowship were wonderful. We were visited I had the opportunity to work with the Japanese Women’s Society perfect and we were able to see the sakura no ki by two trolley loads of locals and visitors who were (JWS) a few years back when their best-selling book, Kokoro, was (cherry trees) in full bloom in both Fukuoka and part of the Wahiawa Nikkei Civic Association‘s released. We were working on an exhibit in the Cultural Center’s Tokyo . If we had arrived a few days before or after, tour. The Association has offered hanami tours for gallery showcasing many of the traditions described in the book. we would have missed the peak of the bloom. a decade and the popularity is growing! Mō‘ili‘ili The core group of JWS members included Harriet Masunaga, Betty In Fukuoka, our relatives took us to various parks Community Center also offers hanami tours. Totoki, Irene Kaichi and Lillian Yajima. These women were always and residential areas of hanami. In Tokyo, we on time, prepared, considerate, humble, and well dressed…did I accompanied our friends to Aoyama cemetery Prior to embarking on my first hanami, I asked mention they always brought food? It was such an honor working and to their favorite spot near the Imperial Palace, Nicki Garces, our new Resource Center Assistant, with these women and the exhibit was a great success! where the blossoms fell like snow all around us. to provide me with some history of hanami Then there’s my second mom, Barbara Ishida, our volunteer gift It was an ethereal experience. The sight of the in Hawai‘i. Her research on the subject is very shop manager for many years. While she has slowed down over blossoms falling into the moat white with flowers, informative and can be found on our website at the past couple of years, Barbara is a force to be reckoned with. then drifting away with the breeze, is one I’ll www.jcch.com by clicking on Resource Center, Many years ago, she led her “girls” from Kuakini over to the Cultural always remember. At the time, I couldn’t help then Japanese Traditions. Please visit our Center’s gift shop. With a quick wit, she always had a story for me but wonder if hanami was a custom that my website for Nicki’s article, information on upcoming and I always made time to stop by the gift shop for a chat and a cup Issei (first generation) grandparents/great grand­ activities and events, and new membership of tea. On the inside of Barbara’s designer-laden exterior is a heart parents missed when they moved to Hawai‘i. benefits or call us at (808) 945-7633 for more of gold. A strong leader who elicited loyalty from her gals. information. Many thanks to the United Japanese Our Resource Center is also fortunate to have two leaders— Since then, I’ve Iearned that the Issei would hold Society, Wahiawa Nikkei Civic Association, Waimea Betsy Young and Jane Kurahara—both smart as a whip and symbolic hanami in Hawai‘i surrounded by local Arts Council and the Mō‘ili‘ili Community Center tenacious as bulldogs. Together they lead the Cultural Center’s flora, but these stories are not substantiated. for perpetuating the lovely hanami tradition groundbreaking work on the Honouliuli internment project. For reasons we can surmise—climate, means, with a Hawaiian flair. By the time you read this, If not for their investigative research, this remarkable story would priorities—it took a half-century for the local the sakura trees in Wahiawa and Waimea will never have been uncovered and may have disappeared altogether. Nikkei to successfully do something about the lack be nearly devoid of their fragile blossoms, but In recent months, much planning has been done to update our of cherry trees in Hawai‘i. Now, I am happy to say will be preparing for a grand show in 2011. Okage Sama De historical exhibit. We were excited when the that, thanks to the ganbare spirit (perseverance) of I encourage you all to be on the lookout next creative leaders of the original project, Jane Komeiji, Momi these Nikkei, hanami is alive and well in Hawai‘i. year for information on Wahiawa and Waimea Cazimero and Tom Klobe agreed to collaborate once again. It is still a well-kept secret because when I asked hanami tours in early February. The story of the relationship between Japan and Hawai‘i leading several friends and colleagues about Hawai‘i to the immigration of thousands of Japanese, and the evolution hanami, most, though familiar with the term, did Aloha, of subsequent generations is told in a moving, creative manner not know that hanami has been practiced on O‘ahu that is sure to bring back memories, tears to your eyes and pride in Wahiawa and on the Big Island in Waimea for in your heart as well. many years. + Lenny Yajima Andrew So to all the Nisei women who worked 16 hour days inside the home, volunteered in the community to make it a better place, On Saturday, February 6th, I had the pleasure President/Executive Director and who now babysit their grandchildren at a moment’s notice— of participating in my first hanami in Hawai‘i dōmo arigatō gozaimasu!! I often think of what these professional, thanks to the United Japanese Society of Hawai‘i Today’s Thought: intelligent, creative, and beautiful women would have achieved (UJS). We visited several sites known for prolific Positive Thoughts had they been born just one generation later. Women today have sakura, with our final stop at the residence of It is true that we tend to become what we so much more opportunity to pursue career aspirations that were the Gordon family, members of UJS. A tarp and think about. It behooves all of us to fill our difficult, if not impossible, for women just one generation ago. the gochisō (feast) were spread under the sakura minds with positive thoughts of happiness, As we venture into this world and attain new heights, let us not in the Gordon’s front lawn. Only in Hawai‘i cheerfulness, optimism and good health forget upon whose shoulders we stand. could a Japanese custom like this become so and to shun negative thoughts of fear, Aloha, multicultural with mixed plate from Zippy’s , worry, pessimism and sorrow. Someone Stella Artois beer, tako and ahi poke, and many said: “Success in any facet of endeavor is deep-rooted in attitudes.” A positive mental varieties of sake all enjoyed while listening to attitude leads to achievement and happiness. Susan Yamada more renditions than I’ve ever heard of “Sakura” —The Reverend Paul S. Osumi Chairman of the Board by recording artists from around the country.

2 A BIG OTSUKARESAMA DESHITA to all the schools, community organizations, and businesses that volunteered at this of theriends Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i f year’s New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival! tomodachi Manoa Grand Ballroom volunteerS COORDINATOR’S Message Mid-PacificI nstitute - Globetrotters Aloha Volunteers! We roared into the Year of the Tiger with our New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival on Class of 2010 Sunday, January 10, 2010, and although the afternoon rain scared away some Moanalua High School Class of 2011 guests, most stuck it out to enjoy the great food, performances, games, and 57th Cherry Blossom rides. This year a record 700 volunteers from local schools, organizations, Festival Court Moanalua High School businesses, JCCH, and the festival committee worked together to make the Class of 2012 BRIDGE CLUB Hawaii event run smoothly. Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu! (Thank you very much!) Moanalua High School Castle H.S. Asian Leo Club With spring around the corner, I’d like to ask for your continuing support at the Cultural Club Moanalua High School Honolulu Festival on Friday-Sunday, March 12-14 and Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Student Association Fest/Going Green on Sunday, May 2. This year we are also participating in the Go Club Pan-Pacific Parade for the first time; we will be passing out orizuru (cranes) as we Moanalua High School Hands in Helping Out march from Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Please mark Interact Club (HIHO) your calendars and let me know if you are available to help at any of these events. Moanalua High School Hawaii Baptist Japanese Club For the latest updates on volunteer news, please visit the JCCH Volunteers Blog Academy Oahu AJA at http://www.jcchtomodachi.blogspot.com/. Honolulu Japanese Association The Cultural Center is also looking for volunteer Receptionists, English and Junior Chamber of Oahu Community Japanese speaking docents, Gallery Greeters, Discovery Box presenters, and Gift Commerce Emergency Response Iolani Key Club Shop and Outreach volunteers. If you, or someone you know, are interested in Team volunteering, please contact me at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at Island Insurance Pacific Wireless (808) 945-7633, ext. 35 or email [email protected]. Foundation Communications Island Pacific Yoroshiku onegaishimasu, Pepsi Bottling Group Academy’s Japanese National Honor Society Roosevelt Key Club Jenny Seki ITO EN (USA) Inc. Sacred Hearts volunteers Coordinator JETAA Hawai’i Academy Key Club Kaiser High School St. Francis School Japanese Club TJ Mahoney & Kalani High School— Associates WANTED: Volunteers for Kodomo no Hi: Heisei Japan Club Tsukazaki & Associates, Pet Center LLC Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green! Kinetic Productions, University of Hawai‘i Inc. at Manoa Parking The Japanese Cultural Center of This year we need volunteers who can Services help us: KZOO 1210 AM Hawai‘i needs your help! We’re Vacations-Hawaii Longs Drugs searching for individuals, school • Prepare keiki craft projects prior to the event. VRE Hawaii or work groups and service Lutheran High School Yuukikai - Japanese Waipahu High School organizations who would be • Set up the Cultural Center facilities before the event. Cultural Club Japanese Club interested in helping us at • Work in booths for food and keiki crafts. McDonald’s Yelp Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/ Restaurants Zippy’s Restaurants Going Green on Sunday, May 2, • Clean up during and after the event. of Hawaii, Inc. 2010 at the Cultural Center. McKinley High School Band Boosters For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please call Jenny Seki at 945-7633, ext. 35 or by email to [email protected].

3 volunteer RESOURCE CENTER Spotlight

Volunteer Profile: Gordon and May Tomita

he hearty laughter coming genealogy, cooking (his specialties from the Resource Center is are chicken long rice soup and Tfrom a jovial retired Hawaiian tsukemono), fishing, aikido and Airlines employee. For the past year, ikebana. The latter hobby is where Gordon Tomita, a Maui-born Sansei he met his wife, May (Hiraoka) Tomita, and the first son of Toru and Miyoshi who has been an ikebana enthusiast (Shishido) Tomita has been faithfully for 19 years with Ikebono school. volunteering at the Resource Center May is the youngest of three girls by s we welcome the New Year of the Tiger, three times a week. His main project Kimi (Harada) and Tameichi Hiraoka, we welcome Nicolita (Nicki) Garces as has been to inventory and preserve grew up in Kapahulu and works the new Resource Center Assistant. the historical photo collection of over at H&R Block as a professional tax A Garces joined us in the midst of all the hustle 3,000 photos. preparer and instructor. She is also and bustle of preparations for the New Year’s an enrolled agent with the Internal ‘Ohana Festival and the Day of Remembrance Revenue Service. The couple have events. She was very impressed with the organi­ been married 12 years and reside zation and energy abounding in the Resource in Makiki. They have two cats and a Center in preparations for these events. dog, all named after Japanese movie characters: Musashi (Mus for short), Taki and Ginko. The Tomita’s became members of the Cultural Center in Nicki Garces will 2003 to support the efforts of the be assisting in the Save the Center campaign. operations of the One day in 2009, May Tomita came Resource Center to the Resource Center to help her while attending UH husband set up his computer and at Manoa’s Library Gordon and May Tomita volunteer at by the end of the day was recruited and Information the Resource Center because they believe as a volunteer. She volunteers on Science Master that preservation is important to keep Saturdays cataloguing books and Degree program. history alive. transferring data from phonograph She earned a Master of Arts degree in Political “I find the work here very satisfying. albums into the computer data Science and specialized in International I’ve gained more knowledge of what base. In turn, she has recruited two Relations with an interest in education and the first and second generation more volunteers and keeps looking migration studies at the University of Hawai‘i Japanese went through. It wasn’t for others who share her passion to at Manoa. Her work with the Filipino Historical easy for them and I have a deeper volunteer. Society of Hawai‘i’s Oral History Project and her appreciation for their struggles and “I really enjoy the work and find current part-time job as an intern at the eFil successes,” explained Tomita. it interesting. Sharing comes with Archives and History Center of Hawai‘i promp­ In 2008, he started learning to be a knowledge and preserving provides ted her to apply for the Library and Information docent in the gallery until he read a the opportunity to share. Preservation Science Master Degree program at the UH newspaper article on the Honouliuli is important to keep history alive,” at Manoa in the fall of 2010. internment camp research being done said May Tomita. They’ve had over As a Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) by the Resource Center and call for 20 relatives from the Mainland come Program assistant language teacher of English volunteers to help with an archeo­ to visit the Cultural Center and go from 1999 to 2002, Garces taught at Mikuni logical dig at the site in Kunia. Tomita through the Okage Sama De exhibit. Senior High School in Fukui-ken, Japan. has always been interested in history “They were very impressed with the She speaks conversa­tional Japanese, Chinese and jumped at the opportunity to exhibit and what the Cultural Center Mandarin and Filipino (Ilocano dialect). be a part of unearthing significant does. It’s important to educate the artifacts of old Hawai‘i. So he and his younger generation. The Cultural “As a person who sees the importance of 18-year-old grandson, Dean Tomita, Center is very important. This is the preser­ving and sharing a community’s history along with dozens of other volunteers legacy we leave behind. Fifty years and perpe­tuating the culture for the youth dug and sifted through the dirt under from now who is going to know and the greater Hawai’i society, I am humbled the hot sun. anything about our Japanese history and honored to work for the Japanese Cultural in Hawai‘i without the Cultural Center Center of Hawai‘i,” commented Garces. Gordon Tomita enjoys a wide range as a reference,” added Gordon Tomita. of hobbies that includes golfing,

4 gift shopProfile

Kent wanted to thank her husband, Kent Vintage Fabric, Davis, for all his support (he is her kimono “deconstructer,” artistic critic, salesperson, Timeless Style and bag-carrier). “I want to express my gratitude to the lizabeth Kent from Vested Interest Cultural Center and the community for hand crafts charming and modern embracing people from different ethnicities Escarves, vests, and jackets from who enjoy and appreciate Japanese culture,” repurposed traditional Japanese fabrics commented Kent. from kimono and obi. Originally from California, Kent moved to the islands when Stop by the Gift Shop to see a selection of she was seven and grew up in Aina Haina scarves, vests, shawls, and jackets. For more and Niu Valley. information please see Elizabeth Kent’s website: www.vestedinteresthawaii.com. Kent’s love of Japanese fabrics stems from Elizabeth Kent displays the hand-crafted her appreciation of Asian influences on local repurposed scarves she made from kimono culture. Her work is a merging of passions: and obi fabrics. recycling, textiles, and functional art. Each piece of fabric and immediately sees its new piece is one-of-a-kind and lovingly designed form and other times, she waits until she to “bring out the beauty of a fabric,” finds its perfect new life. Kent is patient and These are just a according to Kent. Rather than sacrifice diligent—there is even a kimono that has couple of the lovely the original fabric to fit into a pattern, been sitting in her collection for three years! vests and jackets Kent strives to respect the original artistry. made by Elizabeth “The imperfections in fabric are part of the Often busy in her career (she serves as an Kent available in history and story of the piece, so I don’t administrator and mediator/facilitator for the Cultural Center try to hide them.” At times, Kent will spot a the State), she crafts during her free time. Gift Shop.

her life on a Maui sugar plantation and Kachikan: Values $12 Inside the rose to become the first Asian American Our popular book of Japanese values woman and woman of color in the United KACHIKAN is back! This educational, States Congress. A firecracker and a fighter, inspirational, and attractive book describes GIFT SHOP she continually pushed the limits of what the pronunciation, history, and meaning was acceptable, speaking out against of the KACHIKAN (value pillars) displayed f you are looking for that special gift, the Vietnam War and entering the 1972 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s stop by the Japanese Cultural Center presidential primary, making her one of OKAGESAMA DE exhibit entry. This new Iof Hawai‘i’s Gift Shop. Books and DVD’s the first women to seek the nation’s highest edition features the KACHIKAN kanji make the perfect present for any occasion. office. She transformed America’s schools written in calligraphy by renown shodō Artwork, scarves, purses, vests, jackets, as the co-author of Title IX, the landmark artist Hiromi Peterson. kimono, lacquer and ceramic wares are legislation that opened up higher education but a few of the unique items available. and athletics to women. Shopping at the Gift Shop directly supports our educational programs and activities. Members receive 10% off on all items! John A. Burns: The Man and Patsy Mink: Ahead His Times $25 of the Majority With Hawai‘i’s recent $25 celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Statehood, Patsy Mink: Ahead Of the inspirational hour- The Majority explores long 2000 television the remarkable political documentary “John A. story of Patsy Mink, an Burns: The Man and His Times” is updated, Asian American woman re-broadcast, and released in a special who, battling racism and Statehood Anniversary Commemorative sexism, redefined American politics. Small Edition DVD by EMME, Inc., Emme in stature but a giant in vision, she began Tomimbang Multi-Media Enterprises.

5 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i partnerships upcoming events

NIKKEI YOUTH CULTURAL 16th Annual Honolulu Festival HERITAGE PROGRAM March 12, 13, 14 • Hawai‘i Convention Center The Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program offers students The Honolulu Festival is an exciting cultural event which promotes month-long intensive language and home-stay opportunities understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawai‘i, the U.S. Mainland and the Asia-Pacific region. Each year, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning visitors who The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i in partnership with the enjoy ethnic performances, events and exhibits. Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) is seeking applicants for the 2010 Nikkei Youth Cultural Come and visit the Japanese Cultural Heritage Program (NYCH). Application deadline extended to Monday, Center of Hawai‘i’s booth on Sat., March March 15, 2010. This unique program will bring college-age (18 years 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and and older) participants together to experience Kobe, Japan for a Sun., March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 month-long intensive language and home-stay program (from June p.m. and make your own hachimaki 28 to July 31, 2010). and select items such as t-shirts, books, DVDs and crafts on sale from our The Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program, in cooperation with the Gift Shop. Cultural Center members Kobe YMCA Language Program (Hyogo Prefecture, Japan) is designed will receive a FREE Eto figurine of for Nikkei youth to gain a better understanding of their ancestral and a tiger to celebrate the Year of the cultural background Tiger. (Members must show a current while discovering membership card to receive the figurine.) Japan in a unique and exciting way. This Program will allow participants to immerse themselves in Japanese culture th through Japanese Annual language and writing 5 classes, attend Taste of Marukai introductory classes in Thursday, April 8 Come celebrate the best of traditional Japanese 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Japanese heritage in Hawai‘i with art forms, and enjoy delicious food and drinks: (L-R): Brittany Harada and Nicole Kikuchi were late afternoon and Marukai Wholesale Mart selected from Hawai‘i to participate in last 2310 Kamehameha Highway • Dishes by Master Chef D.K. Kodama Saturday excursions • Premium Kurosawagyu and other year’s Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program exploring different n Parking available at Pu‘uhale items prepared teppanyaki style and both report that it was their greatest trip parts of the Kansai Elementary School n Trolley service by Benihana of a lifetime! region all while having to and from event n Scratch and • Okinawan cuisine from Off the Wall the opportunity to save cards for instant savings restaurant use and practice their Japanese language skills on a daily basis with of 5%–50% off all purchases at • Fresh seafood: King crab, ahi sashimi their home-stay families. Participants will stay with two families for the event! and abalone two weeks each. • Sake samplings from Shirataki, A fundraiser benefitting the Japanese This year, the Program will incorporate a mandatory pre-tour trip to Tsukasabotan and Taiheizan Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Honolulu Japan. Highlights of the pre-tour will include a trip to Hiroshima’s Peace breweries Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Park and Museum, a visit to Miyajima—considered one of Japan’s most Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber • Special samplings of Japan-brewed beautiful sites and a two day walking and cycling tour of Kyoto. Students Kirin beer of Commerce and the Hawai‘i United will also be able to partake in local delicacies and regional sites. Okinawa Association. Performance by Dazz Toguchi This program is open to students at any level of Japanese language, Incredible prizes include: Admission is $85 per person (before even those with little or no experience. Applicants must be 18 years March 25); $95 per person after March • JAL roundtrip airfare to Japan for two of age and older and have completed a minimum of one semester of 25 and at the door. Prize tickets are • Roundtrip interisland airfare for two college studies. Participants will be chosen based on their application, $10 each or $45 for 5 tickets or $80 essay and interview. • 37” flatscreen HDTV for 10 tickets. For more information • Yamano Spa Package or to purchase admission and prize For more information and to download the application, go to • Marukai Sake Club membership www.jcccnc.org or contact Aya Ino at (415) 567-5505 or email at tickets, call the Cultural Center at • And much, much more! [email protected]. Students in Hawai‘i may also contact the Japanese (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 or on line at Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at (808) 945-7633 or email [email protected]. www.marukaihawaii.com.

The program is sponsored by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California in San Francisco, the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Los Angeles, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington in Seattle, and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.

6 Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green Kodomo no Hi: Kimono Dressing Application Form Kimono Dressing by Masako Formals Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green Photography by King Digital Imaging Center

Sunday, May 2 • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. When: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Where: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Teruya Courtyard and Fifth Floor Lounge, Fifth Floor Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Cost: $60 per JCCH Member* On Sunday, May 2, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will $75 per non-member celebrate both Children’s Day and Earth Day with Kodomo no Hi: *Individual Members receive a 20% discount—one $60 slot; Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green. The Cultural Center’s annual children’s Family Members receive two $60 slots. festival will feature crafts and games based on Japanese traditions Fee includes dressing by Masako Formals staff, use of kimono and with an added theme of recycling and sustainability. accessories and the portrait sitting fee with King Digital Photo. Kimono dressing by Masako Formals and professional portrait Fee does NOT include hair and makeup. sitting with King Digital Photo will also be available. $60 for Photos are a separate cost. Packages range from $20 to $60 and up. JCCH Members and $75 for Non-members. Please see attached Cancellation prior to 72 hours notice will be reimbursed in full. application form to register for this. Parking: $3 with validation For more information, call the Cultural Center at (808) 945-7633, Registration deadline: Saturday, April 17, 2010 email at [email protected] or go to www.jcch.com. Parent’s Name(s): ______Thinking Out Loud: JCCH Membership # (required for member discount): Talking Issues, Taking Action ______KZOO-AM 1210 Phone: (808) 941-5966 Telephone: ______Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Address: ______Thought provoking. Relevant. Insightful. Educational. Hosts Christine ______Yano, George and Willa Tanabe, and Michiko Kodama-Nishimoto and Warren Nishimoto bring issues alive each week with an array of guests Email: ______Taste of Marukai sharing their expertise and experiences on this live talk-story community forum on radio station KZOO-AM 1210. Participate by calling in your Child(ren)’s information: questions or comments live during the program at (808) 941-5966 1) Name ______or email before or during the program at [email protected]. It’s time to start Thinking Out Loud, Talking Issues and Taking Action! Age: ______Gender: Boy | Girl (please circle one) 2) Name ______March 1 March 29 May 3 On the Movies (Guest: “Kau Kau: Cuisine & Hibakusha in Japan, Age: ______Gender: Boy | Girl (please circle one) Bob Green, Film Critic and Culture in the Hawaiian Hawaii and Abroad 3) Name ______Screen Writer) Islands” (Guest: Arnold (Guest: Darrell Miho) March 8 Hiura, Author) May 10 Age: ______Gender: Boy | Girl (please circle one) The Future of April 5 Hawai‘i Books and 4) Name ______Mainstream and The Future of Hawaiian Music Festival (Guest: Alternative Newspapers Music (Guest: Makana) Roger Jellinek) Age: ______Gender: Boy | Girl (please circle one) (Guest: Ragnar Carlson, April 12 May 17 5) Name ______Editor, Honolulu Weekly) Kawaii Kon Anime Innovation Based Age: ______Gender: Boy | Girl (please circle one) March 15 Convention (Guest: Chris on Tradition in the Being Hapa and Issues Macedonio) Japanese Performing Please pick your preferred time slot (please select up to three time slots): of Reconciliation (Guest: April 19 Arts (Guest: Kenny Endo, Momi Cazimero) World War II Evacuation Taiko Master) 10 a.m.–11 a.m. 12 p.m.–1 p.m. 2 p.m.–3 p.m. March 22 of Japanese Americans May 24 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Recollections of a World from Puuloa (Guest: Recalling the 1946 War II Internee (Guest: Helene Minehira) Tsunami in Hawaii: *Appointments are assigned on a first come, first served basis when payment is received. Lily Hatanaka) Survival and Education We will make every effort to accommodate your assigned time slot. However, your time slot April 26 is contingent upon the flow of day. Please kōkua as we are working with children. “Love and the Incredibly (Guest: Jeanne Branch Old Man” (Guest: Lee Johnston) Enclosed is my check payable to the JCCH Siegel, Author) May 31 Please charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard Book Club: TBA Account #:______Expiration Date: ______Thinking Out Loud is sponsored by the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, University of Hawai‘i Center for Japanese Studies, University of Hawai‘i College Authorized Signature: ______of Social Sciences, and Barnes & Noble. Please return this form to the JCCH at 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 7 or fax to (808) 944-1123.7 For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633. KanshaDonor List Donations are from December 2009 – January 2010

PATRONS John N. & Jean K. Hashimoto Charles & Mildred Okimura In memory of Shizuko Nakamoto LaVina Chow Evelyn Y. Iha $15,000–$24,999 Ernest H. & Sue Hashizume Yoko Okumura –Joseph R. & Jane M. Harada Carol N. Chung Koren Ihara* Goro Suga, DDS Tatsumi & Masako Hayashi Omiya Minbu Kai (Donors) Shayna Ann Akiko Coleon Stanley K. & Betty S. Ikeda* Jinji Higa Raymond S. & Tiare H. Ono In memory of Greg Arnberg W.M. & Setsuko Y. Crawley Jean R. Imamoto SUSTAINERS Shigeo & Yoshiko Higa Ichiro & Sanaye Onoye –Joseph R. & Jane M. Harada James R. & Moira Crowley Frank & Janet Inamine $10,000–$14,999 Tamie Higashi Paul N. & Mitsuko K. Oshiro (Donors) Minh Kenduit & Keiko A. Dinh Helen T. Inazaki Sadanosuke Hata Charitable Kowashi & Nora C. Hirai Michael Y. & Sombat Otake In memory of William Hee Kathleen Ebey Annette Inouye* Foundation Linda Hirota Akira & May Otani –Joseph R. & Jane M. Harada Caitilin J.H. Embree Blanche Inouye Larry M. & Patsy A. Hiyakumoto Sylvia M. & John M. Pearson (Donors) Kenny K. & Chizuko Endo Edward N. Inouye ASSOCIATES Betty H. Honda Tetsuo & Ann Sahara In memory of Mrs. Tsugi Saiki Will Espero Jason Isa $5,000–$9,999 Tosh & Dorothy Hosoda Minnie K. Saiki –Jane I. Hiranaka (Donors) May Everly Julie M. Ishibashi Junko Ige In memory of Dr. Edward G. Fairmont Specialty, a part June H. Ishida & Janet Kim Marians Islandwide Catering Howard Sakata Stanley K. & Betty S. Ikeda Robert T. & Reiko Sakurai Maehara–Lila Ann S. & of Crum & Forster Group Lincoln J. Ishida & Lynn Estes FRIENDS Iwao & Leatrice Ikeno Irvin K. Sasaki Glenn S. Horio (Donors) First Insurance Company Lorey M. Ishihara $3,000–$4,999 Jean R. Imamoto Naomi & Marshall Sato In memory of Shinichi Suzuki of Hawaii Ltd. Island Nursing Home Helen T. Inazaki Janet Satogata –Lila Ann S. & Glenn S. Horio Patrick D. Frane & Amy Y. Iwamasa Ronald M. Ota Blanche Inouye Linda K. & Karen Sawai (Donors) Diane A. Nakashima Wesley & Mae Iwamoto CONTRIBUTORS Edward N. Inouye Joe & Kikue Shikami In memory of Shizuko Kumamoto Ethel Fujieki* Kathleen Izon $1,000–$2,999 Julie M. Ishibashi Takeshi & June Shimana –Walter & Marion I. Ikeda Berg H. & Grace E. Fujimoto Deanna Izuka Lincoln J. Ishida & Lynn Estes Jane H. Shimoda (Donors) Donald M. Fujimoto Donna Izuka Atlas Insurance Agency Derrick S. & Mitchell Iwata Tamotsu & Ayako Shintaku In memory of John M. Inake Kenneth K. & June K. Fujimoto Frederick S. Izumi Foundation Chester A. Kaitoku Richard K. & Umeno Shiozaki –Michael & Sharon M. Inake R. Katsuji & Helen M. Fujimoto Tomiyo Jokura First Hawaiian Bank Alvin A. Kajiwara Kazuo & Betty S. Shishido (Donors) Guy K. & Susan Fujimura Richard M. & Nancy K. Kado Hawaiian Telcom Janice A. Kamemoto Masumi Shoma In memory of Helen Kamaura Walter & Helen Fujimura Chester A. Kaitoku Eric K. Kawamura Brian S. Kataoka Yosihiko & Kazuko Sinoto –Michael & Sharon M. Inake Evelyn Fujishima* Dennis Kajiura* Hawaiian Telcom Katherine Kawaguchi Laurie S. Sogawa (Donors) James H. Fujita Alvin A. Kajiwara Victor M. & Marilyn Mori Masayuki & Lorna Kawahara Helene Sokugawa In memory of Richard H. Shigemura Linda Fujitani Cara Yamaguchi Kakuda Archie T. & May S. Murakami Clarence Y. Kawahigashi Joan Soma –Lisa A. Shigemura (Donors) Gary K.M. & Vernette Fukuda Melvin & Joann Kam* Matsuo Takabuki Beatrice Kaya Florence S. Sugimoto In memory of Holly E. Takara Howard & Ellen H. Fukuda Janice A. Kamemoto Marjorie H. Tanoue Harry H. & Tsuneko Kikuyama Stephen A. & Kyle K. Tajima –Jane & Howard Takara Jerome & Paula Fukuda Stanley Y. & Fumiko Kamita PIONEERS Akimichi & Florence Kimura Raymond & Winifred Tajiri (Donors) Teruyuki Fukuhara Richard K. & Janice H. $500–$999 Arthur & Rene Kimura Alyce Sato Takami Eloise Fukuji Kanayama Roy & Janet Kirihara Jeanne T. Takasaki OKAGE SAMA DE Melvin M. & Judith T. Fukumoto Danny Y. & Mitsuko Kaneko Frank K. Hamada Mary U. Kishi Thomas Tamayori Yamada Scott Family Fund Hideo Fukunaga Dennis K. & Marion M. Kanemori Hawaii Family Dental Centers Yukio & Tsuyuko Kitagawa Rod Tanaka at the Hawai’i Community Paul & Charlene Fukunaga Carol Kanna Hawaiian Properties Ltd. George Y. & Jeanette Koide Stanley & Drusilla A. Tanaka Foundation (Friends) Miyako Funakoshi Brian S. Kataoka Harry K. Ishida, D.D.S. James K. & Frances K. Kojiro Edmond Y. & Janet E. Terada Glenn M. & Harriet Masunaga Thelma H. Furukawa Jody Kato* Claire M. Marumoto Shosuke Konno Dorothy N. Teraoka (Pioneers) Keith Gingerich Pamela Kato Albert Y. & Edith Matsumoto Tsuneyuki & Kikuyo Kubota Tesh & Yasuko Teshima May Leiko Imamura-Uruu Cathleen Gleason Katherine Kawaguchi Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Matsuyama Alton T. & Susan Kuioka W.Y. Thompson (Donors) Rommel Guzman & Sheri Kevin & Jodi Kawahara Nisei Building Maintenance Kazuo & Helen Kumagai George & Janet I. Tokita Watanabe-Guzman Masayuki & Lorna Kawahara Co. Inc. Betsy Miyoko Kutara Charles Y. & Audrey Y. Tokunaga members New Carl J. & Amy A. Hagihara Clarence Y. Kawahigashi Occidental Underwriters Henry R. Kuwaye Nancy C. Toma or renewing Carol S. Hagihara Kenneth & Ethel Kawakami of Hawaii Ltd. Don & Pamela Lichty Jean Torikawa Masami Abe* Glenn & Katherine Hamai Nancy & Hiroko Kawakami Larry E. & Laura Sato Beatrice Maeda Allan & Betty Totoki Robert Abe Cheryl Hamamoto Alan K. Kawamura* Mitsuo & Jane H. Tottori Thomas & Jean Maekawa Harry H. & Irene H. Toyomura Takeshi & Mary Abe Carolyn H. Hanagami & Edward J. Kawamura* Christine R. Yano & Scott Wilson Shuji & Mary Magota Eileen H. Tsuji Belinda Adcock Jennett Tada Kenneth K. Kawamura* DONORS Harry Y. Manago Ted & Fuku Tsukiyama Jane Agawa Doris Hara* Richard & Aiko Kawasaki UP TO $499 Katsugo & Laura M. Miho Dennis Tsuruda & Karie Lyn Marion Akamine Joanne Hara* Beatrice Kaya Yutaka & Gladys Mikami Kojima-Tsuruda Gary Y. & Shirley M. Akita George S. Harada Ronald & Cheryl Kayano* Takeshi & Mary Abe Henry E. & Tomiko Miura Miyoko Uchigakiuchi Shizue Akiyama Mary Louise Haraguchi Christopher Kealoha Richard Y. Akizaki Clarence H. Moke Puha Hajime Ueno Wayne Akizaki John N. & Jean K. Hashimoto Joan Keaulana Wayne Akizaki Karen K. Mondoy Ethel M. Uyeda D.S. & G.I. Amakawa Ruth R. Hashisaka & Clyde O. Donald & Linda Kessler Lillian A. Akizuki Sachiko Monzen Nora S. Uyeda Daiya Amano* Fukuyama Amy Kiguchi Richard & Ethel Anbe Charlotte Morikuni Hikoharu & Lisa H. Uyesato Richard & Ethel Anbe June S. Hashizaki Harry H. & Tsuneko Kikuyama Pete & Joanne S. Ancheta Kennard & Miriam Morimoto Dennis & Pauline Wachi Pete & Joanne S. Ancheta Ernest H. & Sue Hashizume Akimichi & Florence Kimura Howard & Lynn Arimoto Eugene S. & Ethel Mukai Hideko Watanabe Rona Anduha Dale M. Hatakeyama* Arthur & Rene Kimura Roy K. & Patricia Arita Myra Y. Murata & Gladys Yajima Patricia Angiollilo* Krystal R. Hauseur Lee Kimura & Lisa Yamamoto* Harold Y. & Vera M. Ashitomi Charyn Sunahara Kiyo Yamada Audrey Antone Melvin T. & Eileen Hayase Mary U. Kishi Janet F. Beaulieu Jane S. & Lillian A. Nagatori Gail S. Yamaguchi Wayne C. Aoki Leslie Hayashi Mae T. Kishimoto W.M. & Setsuko Y. Crawley Michael Naito May T. Yamaguchi Eva E. Arakawa Tatsumi & Masako Hayashi Yukio & Tsuyuko Kitagawa Caitilin J.H. Embree Shuku Najita Alvin M. & Sheryl Y. Yamamoto Mark Arimoto & Grace Ryu Florence Hayashi-Mojzisik Delma O. Kiyomoto Jack Tatsuo Endo Ronald & Betty Nakamine Robert M. & Gladys Y. Yamamoto Roy K. & Patricia Arita June Rae Hee Robert T. & Agnes H. Kiyuna Will Espero Dell M. Nakamura Dale & Lynn R. Yamanaka Harold Y. & Vera M. Ashitomi Shigeo & Yoshiko Higa Roderick Y. & Tomi D. Kobara Patrick D. Frane & Diane A. Lily Nakao Kimiyo Yamanaka Gareth Au Harold T. Higashi Christine Kobayashi Nakashima Yosao Naruto & Daniel & Amy Yanagihara Jane Au Dawn Hirai* Gale Kobayashi Friendship Force of Honolulu Patsy S. Oyadomari Lance A. Yokochi Georgia Ball Kowashi & Nora C. Hirai Helena Kodani Berg H. & Grace E. Fujimoto Shigeki & Beatrice Nii Larry S. & Joan C. Yokoyama Janet F. Beaulieu Hitomi Hirata James K. & Frances K. Kojiro Donald M. Fujimoto Amy & Grace Nogami Kenneth S. & Julie N. Yoneda Roger S. Bellinger Miles T. & Colette A. Hirata Leonard & Chieko Komatsu Kenneth K. & June K. Fujimoto Betty A. Nojima Kazumi Yoneyama Grace T. Bickham Tom Hironaga* Sheila Komatsu Guy K. & Susan Fujimura David Y. Oda & Arlene Y. Yoshida & Alfred James M. & Laura B. Bozeman Hiroshi & Nobu Hishinuma Shosuke Konno Walter & Helen Fujimura Arlene T. Oshima-Oda Yoshida Rita Brogan Roy & Carole Hiyama Mitch M. Kouchi Howard & Ellen H. Fukuda Toshio & Florence F. Ohara Koichi & Edythe Yoshihara Maria E. Brown Betty H. Honda* Dennis M. Kuba* Jerome & Paula Fukuda George I. & Chieko Ohmi Anneliese Buchert Gail Ann M. Honda Edward G. Kuba* Hideo Fukunaga Amy S. Okazaki SPECIAL Sean Burke Tosh & Dorothy Hosoda Lilly Kuba* Thelma H. Furukawa Elaine S. Okazaki In honor of Masayuki Kamaura Linda Camp Hammond Hu* Stephen Kuba* Charles K. Furuya Valerie Okihara –Michael & Sharon M. Inake Terumi M. Carter Wendell Idemoto* Sharilyn A. Kubo George S. Harada (Donors) Brenda Sue Chang Irene Emiko Igawa Arthur & Yaeko Kubota

8 Kansha donor list Donations are from December 2009 – January 2010

Alton T. & Susan Kuioka Earl I. Nakamura Harold K. Sakamoto & Edmond Y. & Janet E. Terada Rumi Yasutake David Y. Hirano Richard S. Kuniyoshi Gary Koji Nakamura* Evelyn T. Murashige Dorothy N. Teraoka Dana Anne Yee Donald Ikeda Amy Kuon Katsuko U. Nakamura Howard H. & Molly T. Sakamoto John & Irene S. Teraoka Lance A. Yokochi Minako Ito-Song James Jr. & Patricia Kuroiwa Edwin M. & Mary Nakasone Kalene Sakamoto & Sylvia Werny John & Irene S. Teraoka Matthew Yokota* Himeo Iwata Harriet Y. Kusunoki Helen Nakasone Howard Sakata Tesh & Yasuko Teshima Larry S. & Joan C. Yokoyama Kidani Family Linda Kutten Cecile Nakata Kean Sakata* W.Y. Thompson Wayne M. & Lynn T.K. Yokoyama Karl J. Kinoshita Henry R. Kuwaye Dorothy S. & Ann R. Nakata Mija & Thomas Sakata Howard K. & Anna I. Toda Kenneth S. & Julie N. Yoneda Kathleen S. Komo KZOO Foundation Yosao Naruto & Patsy S. Oyadomari Steven Sakuma & Becky Kim Hiroji Togashi Kazumi Yoneyama Marukai Corporation Richard & Feliciana Lazariuk Jo-Lynne Naton Robert T. & Reiko Sakurai Tokakai Calligraphy Akira & Hisae Yoshida Karen Matsunaga Takie Lebra* Daryl S. Nekoba Phil & Marcia Samulski George & Janet I. Tokita Jitsuri & Mildred K. Yoshida Sadako Miyashiro Gary Lee Clara Y. Niimoto Kimihiko Sano Goro Tokiwa Mildred M. Yoshida Shichiro & Genevieve Moriguchi Ginny T. Lee Clyde M. Nishimoto* Claire R. Sanpei Wade Tokumine Yoshiichi & Evelyn T. Yoshida Mildred Murakami Rosamond Leong Warren Nishimoto & Michiko Stanley Sasaki Violet W. Tokushima Koichi & Edythe Yoshihara Teruko Murakami Don & Pamela Lichty Kodama-Nishimoto James E. & Nora T. Sato June Tom Staci Yoshihara Yukiko T. Nitahara Beatrice Maeda Yoichi Nishimoto* Kenneth K. Sato Thomas & Gail Toma Lanette Yoshioka Nelson Nomi Jon H. Magarifuji* Jean Nishimura Larry E. & Laura Sato Claire Tong* Marjorie S. Yoshioka & Tess C. Yasui Bernice Nouchi Leo & Lani Maher John M. Nishimura Mamoru & Kathleen Sato Nobuhide Torii & Tiana Nguyen Albert & Yuriko Yoshiyama Beverly Ono Tomiko Makinodan Toshio & Florence Nishioka Naomi & Marshall Sato Jane Torikai Lorraine Y. Young Pamela Saiki Ronald F. & Marjorie H. Malilay John & Harriett Nishizaka* Patrick & Leonette Sato Jean Torikawa Wendie Yumori Janet K. Shiga Lani Mamiya Sue Nishizaka* Takao & Mitsue Sato Mitsuo & Jane H. Tottori Laurie Shinsato Gary & Wendy Manago Michio & Masako Nitta Takashi & Edna Sato* Ronald Matsuo Toya * Gift Membership Naoka Shinsato Manoa Japanese Language School Amy & Grace Nogami Janet Satogata Kenji & Nobuko Toyama Wanda Hiroko Stahl Charlotte Martinson Judy Noguchi-Greenwell Preston H. & Alice F. Satsuma Harry H. & Irene H. Toyomura IN-KIND Toshie Sumida Kevin Matsuda Betty A. Nojima Linda K. & Karen Sawai Linda Tsai AAnonymous Tomiko Takai Stanley & Kay Matsuda* Diane Nomura* Masayoshi & Lorraine Sawai Harry Tsuchidana Robert Chinn May Tamura George S. Matsumoto Matsuyo & Elizabeth H. Nose Ellen Schroeder Shigeko M. Tsuda Emiko Fujiwara Doris S. Uchida Robert & Edith Matsumoto Yeiko Jeanne Nowaki Machiko Sekimoto Yuriko Tsue Gordan & Lorene Furutani Wailea Golf LLC Tsutomu & Sanae Matsumoto John M. Numoto Allen Seto Ted & Fuku Tsukiyama Hawaii Family Dental Centers Kiyoshi Yamada John & Ruth Matsunaga* Oceanic Time Warner Cable Karen E. Shigematsu Dennis Tsuruda & Tatsumi & Masako Hayashi Ron Yanagi Warren & Linda Matsunaga* Stephen & Geraldine Ochikubo Derek Shigesato* Karie Lyn Kojima-Tsuruda Tad & Janice Matsuno Jim & Deb Oda Joe & Kikue Shikami Cheryl Tsutsuse Jon & Pat Matsuo* Roy & Gail T. Oda Norman & Mary Shimabukuro* Miyoko Uchigakiuchi Carolyn Matsuura Alice Ogata Lisa Shimamura Marvin H. Uehara Christopher McCullough Lois Ogata* Jane H. Shimoda Patsy Uehara Dan & Linda Menda Wendell & Lynette Ogata* Julie Shimonishi* Sheila Uehara & Kikue Roumain MahaloTo Our Pete & Doris Merrifield* George I. & Chieko Ohmi Tamotsu & Ayako Shintaku Hajime Ueno Katsugo & Laura M. Miho Michael T. & Kathleen A. Okada Terry Shintani* Paul Ueoka Corporate Members Laurie & Keevin Minami Alvin & Pat Okami* Jamie & Myles Shioji* Glenn H. Uesugi Ralph & Linda Miranda Milton & Teresa Okamoto Kazuo & Betty S. Shishido Kathleen Uno Helen Y. Mishima Jane S. Okamura Yosihiko & Kazuko Sinoto John N. & Elsie F. Urauchi Joyce A. Mitsunaga Joyce Okano Walter Soga Makiko Ushijima Henry E. & Tomiko Miura Elaine S. Okazaki Laurie S. Sogawa Shigeo & Elaine Ushiro Roy Miyamoto* Rachel Mari Okazaki* Helene Sokugawa Ethel M. Uyeda Nola & Gaye Miyasaki Valerie Okihara Joan Soma James Y. & Lillian N. Uyeda Keith & Joyce Miyashiro Mark S. Okihiro* Shinji & Masuko Soneda Nora S. Uyeda Michael & Jessica Miyata Michelle Y. Okikawa Jay T. & Allene R. Suemori Harry M. & Sue Uyeoka Marshall & Kimberly Miyoshi Margaret E. Okimoto Elizabeth (Lisa) S. Suenaga Hikoharu & Lisa H. Uyesato Gail Mizokawa Charles & Mildred Okimura Ann Sugibayashi Dennis & Pauline Wachi Clarence H. Moke Puha Rachel Okoji Kevin S. Sugimoto* Wesley M. Wakamura Amy Monk Sada Okumura & John H. Drouilhet Rene Sumida* Irene N. Wakatsuki Monsanto Yoko Okumura Edward & Cynthia Sunahara Tomoko K. Washington Sachiko Monzen Carol Okutani Helen Sunakoda Aileen Shizue Watanabe Thomas & Paula Morelli* Gary Omori & Clarice Hashimoto* Paul & Judy Suyama Charlene Watanabe Aska Mori Hisamitsu & Miyoko Omori Alice Suyeoka* G.G. & Paul Weisenfeld Jon H. & Lisa Morikawa Evan & Dawn Omoto Shigeki & May T. Suyeoka Stanley F.H. Wong Charlotte Morikuni Beverly Ono Kei Suzuki Chiyo Takagi Wood Kennard & Miriam Morimoto Raymond S. & Tiare H. Ono Nancy Suzuki-Slakter Glenn T. & Gayle R. Yabuki Eunice E. Morisaki Richard K. Onosaki Bob & Carolyn Swartz Thomas & Ami F. Yamachika Annette Morishige Corrine Onuma George Tagashira Kenneth Y. & Carol M. Yamada Cheryl & Jean Motooka Fukiko S. Oshiro Kenji G. Taguma Kiyo Yamada Sean Moura* Paul N. & Mitsuko K. Oshiro Stephen A. & Kyle K. Tajima Shirley H. Yamada Peter & Lois Mow Amy Osurman* Lance & Karen Takahashi Gail S. Yamaguchi Gregg E. Mueller Robert & Helen Ota Todd Z. Takahashi May T. Yamaguchi Douglas K. & Betty N. Mukai Jean Otake Betty S. Takakawa Steve & Lani Yamami Nelson H. & Alice Muraoka Michael Y. & Sombat Otake Fred Takakuwa Alvin M. & Sheryl Y. Yamamoto Wayne H. & Phyllis Muraoka Mitchell Otani Kent Takamoto* Joseph M. & Elly Y. Yamamoto Myra Y. Murata & Charyn Sunahara Yukio Ozaki Naoki & Toshie Takamura Robert M. & Gladys Y. Yamamoto Sanford & Frances Murata Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Pang Christy Takamure Roy T. & Clara K. Yamamoto Karen N. Muronaga Sylvia M. & John M. Pearson Ruby Takanishi Warren S. & Jane M. Yamamoto Raynard & Dawn Nabeshima Constance A. & Maria Riley Jeanne T. Takasaki Dale & Lynn R. Yamanaka Jane S. & Lillian A. Nagatori Tetsuo & Ann Sahara Linda Taketa George Yamashiro Patrick T. & Betty Nakagawa Donna W. Saiki Harold Takiguchi* Jennie Yamashita Scott S. & Lynn T. Nakahara Minnie K. Saiki Corinne Tam Ann Yanagihara Elaine Nakai Richard K. & Agnes T. Saito Thomas Tamayori Richard & Pauline Yanagisawa Karen T. & Cynthia Nakaichi Janet M. Sakagawa Rod Tanaka Christine R. Yano & Scott Wilson Ronald & Betty Nakamine Lorraine Sakaguchi Stanley & Drusilla A. Tanaka Frances E. Yano* Avis Nakamoto* Mack & Barbara Sakai Judith Tateishi James & Eleanor Yano* Craig & Betty Ann Nakamoto* Alison M. Oshiro Sakamoto Ina Tateuchi Jim & Lori M. Yano*

9 member benefits Profile Member Benefits Galore at Prince Resorts Hawaii eading towards on Ala Moana Boulevard, the 20-year-old HHawaii Prince Hotel stands majestically overlooking Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. The 310 Prince Resorts’ employees are committed to providing gracious hospitality and dedicated to creating unique “Prince Moments” through Lokomaika‘i.

“Our management philosophy is to practice Lokomaika‘i, sharing of kindness from within. Hawaii Prince is committed to treating our family of employees with the same care and personal attention offered to our customers. Lokomaika‘i is the coordination of hearts (L-R): Wade Gesteuyala, Hawaii Prince Hotel Manager and Teruhiro and minds working together to do what is right. It is valuing and “Terry” Katagiri, Special Advisor to the Board/Assistant to the President, respecting one another while understanding that our diverse back­ believe in giving back to the community and welcome the partnership grounds and experiences all represent opportunities for learning,” with the Cultural Center and being able to provide hotel, golf, catering explained Wade Gesteuyala, Hotel Manager. It’s a philosophy that and restaurant discounts to our members. seems to be working as 90 of the resort’s employees have been with the company since it opened in 1990. Also at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki is another local favorite, Hakone Japanese restaurant features authentic Japanese cuisine, All rooms have a magnificent view of the ocean with floor-to-ceiling traditional complete dinner selections and a wide variety of glass windows. Guests can swim and sunbathe at the infinity pool sushi specialties. or be pampered at the Yamano Day Spa or workout at the fitness center or just relax at the Reef Lounge in the lobby. It’s a great place “As a Japanese company, we cater to locals and find ways to contri­ for locals to get away but not too far away on a staycation. The bute to the community. We appreciate the work of the Japanese Hawaii Prince Resorts offers Kama‘aina rates and other discounts Cultural Center and wanted to make your members happy through through their Mahalo and Prince Preferred membership program. our programs with discounted prices. This is our way of giving back to the community and showing our support. We look at the “Around 70% of our guests are local and 30% are from Japan. partnership as a win-win situation,” commented Teruhiro “Terry” We are at the gateway to Waikiki, downtown and shopping at Ala Katagiri, Special Advisor to the Board/Assistant to the President. Moana Center and the only hotel in Waikiki that owns and manages “We participate with Aloha United Way, the Hotel Charity Walk and golf courses and provides complimentary shuttle service to our Easter Seals, and now the Japanese Cultural Center—we are very golf courses,” said Gesteuyala. excited about this new partnership,” he added. The Hawaii Prince Golf Club is in the ewa plains of O‘ahu where Hawaii Prince Resorts is owned by Seibu in Japan and also operates golfers can enjoy the stunning views of the Wai‘anae mountains. Mauna Kea Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on the Big Island’s The championship golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer and Kohala Coast. Ed Seay. Mark Rolfing, an NBC golf analyst is also the golf profes­ sional at the course. Make use of your JCCH membership card at these Known for its contemporary Island cuisine, the Prince Court blends Hawaii Prince Resorts properties! classic culinary techniques of East and West, prepared with fresh island produce from land and sea. The Honolulu Magazine’s Hale n 20% discount from buffet menu at Hakone and Prince ‘Aina Awards have acknowledged Prince Court this year with a Court restaurants n 10% discount for catering events at Silver Award for best brunch, in 2009 with the Silver Award for best Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki* n Hawaii Prince Golf Club brunch and the Bronze Award for best restaurant for a big group. discount for weekday/weekend green fees $42/$55 and off Prince Court won first place in 2008 and 2009 for the best buffet regular Kama‘aina green fees of $52/$65* n 20% discount for in the Honolulu Advertiser’s Peoples’ Choice Awards. The National merchandise in Pro Shop at Hawaii Prince Golf Course Zagat Survey rated the Prince Court excellent as one of America’s * Restrictions apply. Please check website for details. www.jcch.com top restaurants.

10 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i programsRewind NEW YEAR’S ‘OHANA FESTIVAL Sunday, January 10

ore than 10,000 people flocked to the Japanese Cultural Center M of Hawai‘i and Mō‘ili‘ili Field to ring in the Year of the Tiger at the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival. This annual family event had something for everyone to enjoy. For the second year in a row, the featured entertainment was the Kikaida Japanese superheroes. Actor Ban Daisuke, Celtic Keiki School of Irish Dance, Music students. Make-n-Take activities filled the who starred in the Inazuman and Kikaida, & Culture, and Traditional Karate-Do 5th floor ballroom along with keiki kimono signed autographs and watched over the Organization Hawai‘i (TKO Hawai‘i). dressing. Youngsters bounced to their two performances of Kikaida Brothers vs. heart’s content in six bouncer rides and Those in a shopping mood had 36 local Gill’s Monsters, a big hit for the youngsters families rode around Mō‘ili‘ili in a vintage crafters to choose from as well as a wide and the young at heart who grew up fire truck. selection of Japanese books at the book sale with Kikaida. and items from the Gift Shop. In the Gallery Thank you to overall co-chairs Raymond Well-known local songstress and comedian Theatre, there was storytelling by JeffG ere, Fujino and Ricky Shimokawa, their hard Karen Keawehawai‘i entertained the Janice Terukina Morimoto and anime by working committee chairs, and the 700 audience as mistress of ceremonies at the Kawaii Kon and Oahu Anime Explorer. volunteers who helped to make this event courtyard stage and sang several songs in a success. The Festival was made possible The long lines at the 16 food booths were Japanese. Jill Kuramoto and Justin Fujioka in large part through a generous grant tell-tale signs that specialties such as from KITV4, Devon Nekoba and Cherry from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority-City okonomiyaki, mitarashi dango, sekihan, Blossom Queen Kristine Wada shared emcee and County of Honolulu County Product zenzai, inari sushi, KC Waffle hot dog, duties introducing 25 entertainment groups. Enrichment Program. andaagi, shaved ice, and the many more First-time performances were well received offerings, remain Island favorites. by the crowd and included the FAB 4 singing group, Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie a me Fifteen fun games were prepared by Kahulaliwai, Kenshikan Kendo Club, the Cindy Wong and Moanalua High School TWO MEN: Recent Work By Satoru Abe January 30–M arch 26 & Hamilton Kobayashi

undreds of art enthusiasts helped workshop took home their artwork with Satoru Abe and Hamilton Kobayashi pride and counted themselves lucky Hopen their “Two Men: Recent Work enough to have been guided by a legend by Satoru Abe and Hamilton Kobayashi” in the art field such as Abe. exhibit on Sat., January 30 at the opening reception held in the Community Gallery. People came not only to admire but to purchase the array of landscape paintings by Kobayashi and sculptures created using steel cut nails by Abe. On Sat. February 6 & 13, Kobayashi conducted personal tours of the exhibit and those taking the tours were able to Sculptor Satoru Abe kept a watchful eye on hear him share special stories on how students creating their own sculpture out of and why he decided to paint particular slate and paint. sceneries. After the tours, Abe conducted workshops showing how to create art out Painter Hamilton Kobayashi speaks to of a slab of slate using your imagination, guests about his inspiration and artistry glue and paint. Those attending the during a tour in the Community Gallery.

11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Programs Rewind CONTINUED d l a r SHIPPOYAKI February 19 & 20 e ii H a w

ward winning cloisonné artist, Kazuko a

Inomata, once again shared her talent f H with participants at her workshop on tesy o r

A u the Japanese art of shippoyaki or enamel-ware. She has been teaching the art form for more Co 1985 Cherry Blossom Festival. than 30 years. Inomata Sensei loves Hawai‘i and sharing with the people of our Islands viewing and how they have evolved into so much that she has been coming to hold unique local festivals and practices. It classes for 15 years. The Cultural Center is also looks at celebrations that take place fortunate to be able to present these over the course of one’s life, from birth specialized classes to our members and the to graduation to weddings to yakudoshi public. The next time she will be offering and other special birthdays. There is a classes at the Cultural Center will be in section on community celebra­tions such A student learns the fine art of shippoyaki in August 20 and 21. as business openings and openings of Inomata Sensei’s classes. temples, schools, and other community insti­tutions. Finally, there is a section on histo­rical and political celebrations, day of remembrance from anniversaries of historical events to February 21 commemorations of impor­tant commu­ overnor Linda Lingle proclaimed February presented by Pat Nomura and facilitated by nity milestones. 21, 2010 as “Day of Remembrance Day”. Allicyn Tasaka. A video, “Honouliuli: Hawai‘i’s The exhibition also conveys how local More than 450 people gathered in the Hidden Internment Camp” was shown by Ryan G Japanese culture has influenced—and Manoa Grand Ballroom for the “Day of Remem­ Kawamoto of Kinetic Productions. brance: Liberties & Culture Suppressed, But has been influenced by—the other Revived” to commemorate President Roosevelt’s cultures of Hawai‘i. Bon dance, for instance, issuance of Executive Order 9066 on February has evolved from a Japanese religious 19, 1942 authorizing the exclusion and deten­tion ritual into a multi-ethnic festival enjoyed of all Japanese Americans from the West Coast by all of the people of Hawai‘i. And today, States. There were internment camps in Hawai‘i local Japanese are much more likely to and we commemorate the opening of the celebrate the 4th of July and the big Honouliuli Detention Camp on March 1, 1943, University of Hawai‘i football victory than where 2,400 Japanese Americans, Euro­peans the Emperor’s birthday like their Issei and Koreans were held. U.S. Senator Daniel K. ancestors once did before the war. Inouye sent a special message for the comme­ moration. Resolutions by the State Senate and Colorful, vibrant, and ever-changing, our House of Representatives recognizing the celebrations continue to illustrate where courage and bravery of the Japanese Americans Panel speakers (clockwise from upper left): we’ve been and—if you look carefully— and those interned in Hawai‘i were sponsored Dennis Ogawa, Lillian Yajima, George Tanabe where we’re going. by Sen. Will Espero and Rep. Joey Manahan. and Jane Komeiji. As people entered the ballroom, they were greeted by Tevita Apina singing old and new Cultural activity breakout sessions included Japanese songs. ikebana by Lillian Yajima and the Japanese Women’s Society Foundation, Boy’s and Girl’s Dennis Ogawa, Jane Komeiji, George Tanabe Day origami by the Cherry Blossom Festival and Lillian Yajima brought history to life with Court, tea ceremony demonstrations by Marilyn their personal experiences of WWII. The panel Naka, Misako Kurokawa and the Iolani Tea Club was moderated by Judge Riki May Amano (Ret.). facilitated by Jayne Hirata Epstein, Kodomo Break out sessions covered Varsity Victory Asobi: Origami Koma & other games by Cindy Volunteers and the Emergency Service Commit­ Wong and Moanalua High School students, tee presented by Ted Tsukiyama and facilitated and a taiko demonstration by Kenny Endo and ectColl io n Ji j i by Susan Arnett, being Japanese American Taiko Center of the Pacific facilitated by Karen during WWII in Hawai‘i presented by Jane Komeiji Nakasone. Docents Betsy Sekiya, Janet Kanja and facilitated by Shawn Benton, a Hawai‘i

and Charles Furuya provided guided tours of the ppu JCCH/Ni excludee’s story presented by Helene Minehira Okage Sama De exhibit. The event culminated and facilitated by Liann Ebesugawa, Hawai‘i in a community bon dance led by Derrick Iwata. Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce under martial law presented by Matt Mattice The event was co-sponsored by the Japanese contingent for the Aloha Week Parade, and Alan Rosenfeld and facilitated by Amy Cultural Center of Hawaii and the Japanese ca. 1950. By the early prewar years, local Shimamura, and a Hawai‘i internee’s story American Citizens League, Honolulu Chapter. Japanese played vital roles in the Aloha Week Parade and other festivals celebrated *This project/program is part of the Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations (ECHO), a collaborative education partnership of museums and cultural institutions in Hawai‘i, Alaska, Massachusetts and Mississippi. Support is provided by the U.S. Department of by all of Hawai‘i. Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement.

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

Manoa Waioli Lions Club Salt Lake Community Center Sun., January 17 Mon., February 1 The Manoa Waioli Lions graciously welcomed Lenny Hot off the heels from Andrew, Jane Kurahara and Betsy Young from the their presentation to Cultural Center who gave a 40-minute presentation on the Daughters of the the “State of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i / American Revolution, Vision for the Future” that also included a screening of Florence Sugimoto, Tats Ikebana 1 u “Honouliuli: Hawai‘i’s Hidden Internment Camp”, a short Hayashi, Jane Kurahara Sogetsu by version of a video by Ryan Kawamoto to help promote and Betsy Young took Nancy Fujita participation for the Feb. 21 “Day of Remembrance: their presentation Liberties and Culture, Suppressed but Revived” event. to the seniors at the Members of the Lions club shared fascinating personal Salt Lake Community stories about Hawai‘i internees during WWII. The group Center. More than 30 Tats Hayashi, Florence continues to be amazed by the number of still to be seniors learned about Sugimoto, Betsy Young and uncovered stories on the Hawai‘i internment experience. the Hawai‘i internment Jane Kurahara gather at the camp project which Salt Lake Commu­nity Center brought back many for their presentation to the memories and sharing Salt Lake seniors. of their experiences. Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in Waimea Mon., February 1, 2, 3 Education Specialist Derrick Iwata visited with students of the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in Waimea and conducted a presentation on the effects ofWWII on Japanese culture in Hawai‘i. The presentation included a short video on the interment of the Japanese in Hawai‘i, t Ikebana 2 Nadine Nishioka, Betsy Young, Jane Kurahra, Lenny a taiko lesson, yukata dressing demonstration and a Toin Misho by Andrew, Rodney Loo and Melvin Nakamura enjoyed bon dance instruction and demonstration. Members Lillian Yano the fellowship with the members of the Manoa Waioli of the Hilo Meisho-in Tsukikage Odori Kai and the Hilo Lions Club. Taiko Club assisted in the presentation. The presentation finale culminated with a combination of the students that learned how to play the taiko with those that were Daughters of the American Revolution dressed in yukata dancing to the Fukushima Ondo. Sat., January 23 Iwata also held two Discovery Box presentations for the Volunteers from the Cultural Center Resource Center Japanese level 2 and 3 students. who share a passion for preserving history met with 30 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Honolulu Chapter #375. Florence Sugimoto, Tats Hayashi, Jane Kurahara and Betsy Young spoke of their efforts to collect oral histories, assist families to track their relatives in Japan and develop their genealogy, as well as relate Ikebana 3 u information on the internment camps in Hawai‘i. The Sogetsu by Daughters of the American Revolution meet monthly and Connie Yoshio maintain an excellent library for genealogy and historical research. They are a non-profit membership organization with a mission to perpetuate the memory of the men and women who achieved American independence during the Revolutionary War through programs that promote education, historical preservation and patriotism. Derrick Iwata with students of the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in yukata and ready to bon dance. Bidding Farewell As we began the Year of the Tiger, Marisa Takahashi, KITV4 as a news reporter and producer grounded our Public Relations/Membership Manager, bid us by TV experience in San Francisco. She fit right aloha on January 4. Her husband, Justin Amador, in and started off her first few weeks gearing up has an exciting new job as a TV producer in Austin, for the Celebration of Leadership Achievement Texas. The opportunity came suddenly and they Dinner and preparing the Legacies newsletter. t Ikebana 4 made a decision to make the big move! She did a terrific job for us and we will miss her. Ikenobo by Takahashi came to the Cultural Center in The Cultural Center ‘Ohana sends our best wishes Kazuko Yoza September of 2008 having worked at HMSA as to Marisa and Justin! a Community & Public Relations Specialist and

13 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Membership benefits

Golf Benefits Restaurant Benefits Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii Hawaii Prince Golf Club* Hakone, Hawaii Prince Hotel Special discounts on insurance 20% off merchandise in the Pro Shop and a Waikiki* [Honolulu] discounted price of Weekday/Weekend $42/$55, 20% off buffet menu [Honolulu] from regular Kama‘aina price of $52/$65 Pacific Resource Realty Inc. respectively [Oahu] Naniwa-Ya Ramen $500 to $7,500 closing cost credit; JCCH member 10% off purchase [Honolulu] purchases property with 3% cooperating Kapalua Plantation Golf Course Prince Court, Hawaii Prince Hotel brokerage fee; Sale and purchases over $1.5 20% discount off Kama‘aina greens and million subject to review for further discount. cart fees at The Plantation Course at Kapalua, Waikiki* 20% off buffet menu [Honolulu] Subject to restrictions* (Please call 721-7507 non-sale retail goods in The Plantation Course or email [email protected] for more Shop at Kapalua and one spa treatment at the information) [Honolulu] new Kapalua Spa [Maui] Current Partnership/ Program-Related Benefits Panda Travel Luana Hills Country Club Corporate rates on inter­national 10% off green fees [Oahu] $3 discount for Kenny Endo’s 35th anni­ travel [Honolulu] versary concert on June 11 at Hawaii Theatre. Makalei Golf Club Taiko Center of the Pacific event. Quality Health & Fitness 2 for 1 green fees (kama‘aina rate only) Intro offer: $45 per session with a [Hawai‘i] $5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Sensei Hiromi 5 session package for $225 ($400 value) or Peterson. Olomana Golf Links 10% off on any other packages, 20% off on any supplement by dot fit [Honolulu] 20% off Pro Shop items (some restrictions Discount on kimono dressing at our New Year’s apply) and a member special rate of $37 on ‘Ohana Festival, Kodomo no Hi and Shichi Go San. Taira Chiropractic weekday golf and $45 on weekend golf [Oahu] Complimentary consultation and Pearl Country Club Specialty Services Benefits 50% off initial examination [Honolulu] 20% discount off of regularly priced apparel Bay View Mini Putt in the pro shop [Oahu] Buy 1 get 1 free 18-hole round of JCCH Benefits Poipu Bay Golf Course miniature golf (limit 1 free round per JCCH Free one-year admission to the JCCH $55 + tax green fee [Kauai] card presented) [Kaneohe] Historical Gallery exhibit Okage Sama De. Pro-Am Golf Shop Brian Y. Sato Free subscription to the JCCH newsletter $25 discount 20% off retail price on all items, except golf on portrait sessions for JCCH Legacies. balls & items already on sale [Honolulu] members 65 and older [call 945-7633 for more information] 10% off items in the JCCH Gift Shop.* Pukalani Country Club Dean Kashiwabara Physical 20% off non-commercial translation services 4 players for the price of 3 (not valid Therapy at the JCCH Resource Center. from January to March) [Maui] Free initial consultation [Honolulu] 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Craft Retail Benefits Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Workshops. The Art Board 10% off regular menu items for catering events Discounts on selected JCCH programs, events, 30% off [Honolulu] custom picture framing [Honolulu] cultural classes, workshops and seminars. BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy Hawaii Senior Life Enrichment Invitations to special events and voting 10% discount [Kaneohe] Association & Honolulu Shogi Club privileges. Hakubundo 10% off $40 initiation fee & 10% off * Some restrictions may apply. 10% off (except CD/DVD/magazines) [Honolulu] yearly $20 Honolulu Shogi Club fee [Honolulu] Morning Glory Jujube Holistic Clinic 15% off at the Mililani location only [Mililani] Free consultation & 10% off from service/products [Honolulu] Nuimono – 10% off all merchandise except consignment MAnoa Grand Ballroom* merchandise [Honolulu] 10% off (up to $100) on food catered [Honolulu] Security Alarm Shop 10% off all merchandise [Honolulu, Pearl City] Masaki Auto 10% discount (up to $50 off, not valid Shirokiya* with other promotions) [Honolulu] 10% off any day [Honolulu] Masako Formals 10% off kimono dressing & picture taking [Honolulu]

14 Membership/Donation application

Board of Directors Membership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633, ext. 30 Nomination Notice or email [email protected]

MARCH 2010 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable)

Dear Members, Yes, we/I want to become a memBER LEGACY MEMBER The Bylaws of the Japanese Cultural Director. A licensed Engineer in Hawai‘i corporate MEMBER DONOR Center of Hawai‘i (Cultural Center) and California, he was formerly a Senior provides for a Board of Directors Geotechnical Engineer and Project Membership consisting of 19 directors. Five directors Manager for URS Corp. in the Honolulu $ 15 Student (with ID) are serving terms that expire on June office. He serves on the Industry $ 35 Individual 30, 2010 and are being re-nominated: Advisory Committee for the UH College $ 50 family David Erdman, Gordon Kagawa, of Engineering and is a member of the Wayne Kamitaki, Curt Otaguro and Hawai‘i Section of the American Society LEGACY MEMBERSHIP Neil Takekawa. Also, Director Wayne of Civil Engineers. $1,000 legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership) Muraoka has opted not to be re- nominated. Director Susan Yamada BONNY AMEMIYA (To serve a three- year term; Term expiring June 30, 2013). CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP has served her maximum six-year term $ 100 non-Profit limit on the Board and is therefore not Director of Finance for Anheuser-Busch eligible to serve the remaining two Sales of Hawai‘i, a position that she has $ 250 Supporting Business years of her current three-year term. held for 14 years. She serves as the $ 500 premier Corporate The Board of Directors, acting upon Secretary/Treasurer of the Hawai‘i Food $ 1,000 Imperial Corporate nominations made by its Board Industry Association; member and Trea­ Governance Committee pursuant surer of University of Hawai‘i’s Ahahui If New or Renewing: Koa Anuenue; Treasurer of Aloha Harvest; to section 4.3(b) of the Bylaws, Membership # ______recommends the election of the and Past President of Financial Executives following members to fill the vacancies: International, Hawai‘i Chapter. Expires ______Only if additional nominations are made Name ______Renominated Directors to serve by petition will an election ballot be Address ______three (3) year terms: sent to you. Nominations may be made City ______by a written petition signed by not less DAVID ERDMAN President & CEO, State ______Zip ______PacRim Marketing Group. (Term expiring than 15 Voting Members accompanied June 30, 2013.) by a written assent of the nominee, Home Phone # ______pursuant to Section 4.3(b) of the Work Phone # ______WAYNE KAMITAKI President, BFS Inc. Bylaws. In the event that there are no Hilo Office (Big Island Representative). additional nominees by way of timely Email ______(Term expiring June 30, 2013; however, written petition, then the nominations Mr. Kamitaki will have served his maxi­ shall be closed and nominees listed FOR Gift Membership ONLY: mum six consecutive years on the Board above shall be deemed elected without Name (of Recipient) ______on December 31, 2011. Therefore, Mr. further action to be taken by the Voting Kamitaki will serve until December 31, Members. All nominees must qualify Address ______2011. Thereupon, the Board will appoint as regular members of the Japanese City ______a successor to fill his unexpired term Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. State ______Zip ______until the next election of Directors.) If you intend to petition for a Home Phone # ______GORDON KAGAWA President & CEO, nomination, please obtain a form at the Work Phone # ______Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii Cultural Center office or call Leianne (Term expiring June 30, 2013.) Fujimura, Administrative Assistant at Email ______(808) 945-7633, Ext. 29. The completed CURT OTAGURO Executive Vice petition form must be submitted FOR FAMILY Membership (2 People ONLY): President and Manager, Card Services through mail or in person to the Cultural Please indicate the name of the second member below: Group - First Hawaiian Bank. (Term Center office at 2454 South Beretania expiring June 30, 2013.) Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 no later than ( Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.) ______NEIL TAKEKAWA Consultant (formerly 4 p.m. on March 23, 2010. Relation (to member) ______Vice President Sales & Marketing, Hawaii Sincerely, Superferry) (Term expiring June 30, 2013.) In addition to my membership, enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution of $ ______NEW DIRECTORS: in support of JCCH programs and activities. BRENNON MORIOKA, PhD (Appointed by the Board to complete the two- Susan Yamada year remaining term of Director Susan Chairman of the Board TOTAL: $ ______Yamada; Term expiring June 30, 2012). Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Director, State of Hawai‘i Department Please send payment to of Transportation. Appointed in 2007 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 after serving three years as Deputy check enclosed, payable to the JCCH charge to my: VISA MasterCard card # ______exp. ______15 Signature ______2009–2010 BOARD OF GOVERNORS NON-PROFIT ORG. BOARD OF DIRECTORS U.S. Postage Chairman Paid Chairman of the Board Susan Kitsu Honolulu, HI Permit No. 891 Susan Yamada Vice Chair Treasurer/Vice Chair Yvonne Lau 2454 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96826 Lee Moriwaki Members Secretary/Vice Chair David Asanuma Ronald Ushijima Raymond Fujino Vice Chair Ben Fukumoto Susan Eichor Denise Hayashi Charlyn Honda Masini Vice Chair Rich Hosoda Wayne Muraoka Dennis Ihara Vice Chair Barbara Ishida Tyler Tokioka Jane Komeiji Akemi Kurokawa At-Large Directors Susan La Vine Donn Ariyoshi Kathryn Matayoshi David Erdman Michael Murakoshi Glenn Inouye Deborah Nakagawa Gordon Kagawa Dawn Nakagawa Wayne Kamitaki Lori Okazaki Hawai‘i Representative Ryan Okunaga Michele Sunahara Ricky Shimokawa Loudermilk Lisa Shozuya t lance apanese ultural enter of awai‘i Eric Miura a a g J C C H Rattana Soubandith Kaua‘i Representative Brian Suzuki Lance Mizumoto Jill Suzuki Ken Niimura Justin Takaki UPCOMING EVENTS Curt Otaguro George Tanabe Kyoko Kimura Robyn Titcomb Maui Representative FRIDAY, SATURDAY, Glenn Wakai Neil Takekawa Mark Yamada SUNDAY, MARCH 12-14 Christine Yano Betsy Young Outreach • Honolulu Festival

Cultural Center STAFF President & Education Specialist THURSDAY, APRIL 8 Executive Director Derrick Iwata Lenny Yajima Andrew [email protected] Event • Taste of Marukai [email protected] (808) 945-7633, Ext. 25 (808) 945-7633, Ext. 23 Gallery & Gift Shop Chief Operating Officer/ Assistant SATURDAY, APRIL 17– Director Of Development Suann CHEN FRIDAY, JUNE 18 & Communications [email protected] Allicyn Hikida Tasaka (808) 945-7633, Ext. 39 Exhibit • Celebration!: The Evolution [email protected] of Japanese Celebration in Hawai‘i (808) 945-7633, Ext. 22 Administrative Assistant & Accounting Clerk Director Of Finance Leianne Fujimura & Administration [email protected] Caroline Okihara (808) 945-7633, Ext. 29 SUNDAY, MAY 2 [email protected] Event • Kodomo no Hi: (808) 945-7633, Ext. 33 Administrative Assistant Michelle Miyashiro Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green Director Of Program [email protected] Development (808) 945-7633, Ext. 30 Brian Niiya [email protected] resource center Assistant (808) 945-7633, Ext. 32 nicolita (nicki) garces [email protected] Gallery Manager (808) 945-7633, Ext. 42 SATURDAY, MAY 15 Christy Takamune [email protected] Staff Emeritae Outreach • 9th Annual Maui Matsuri (808) 945-7633, Ext. 39 Jane Kurahara Betsy Young Gift Shop Manager Barbara Ishida Resource Center [email protected] [email protected] (808) 945-7633, Ext. 43 (808) 945-7633, Ext. 42 SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Volunteers Coordinator Gallery & Gift Shop Workshop • Hawai‘i Internment Jennifer Seki [email protected] Teacher Workshop & Public (808) 945-7633, Ext. 39 [email protected] Program on Kauai (808) 945-7633, Ext. 35