Spring 2020 | VOL. 26, no . 1

JCCH Supports Hawai‘i National History Day Students A documentary about music in the World War II internment camps was selected to represent Hawai‘i in the National History Day competition. The filmmakers (left to right): Marissa Kwon, Lily Lockwood, and Erin Nishi. Page 4 Executive Director’s Message March 16, 2020

“ Aloha” is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. “Aloha” means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. “Aloha” is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. “Aloha” means to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable.

– The Law of the Aloha Spirit, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes

JCCH MISSION STATEMENT: Aloha has been on our minds as we face a virus Now more than ever we recognize the To be a vibrant resource, that has led to a global pandemic. We draw importance of finding new ways to carry out our strengthening our diverse inspiration from the stories that have been passed mission to be a vibrant resource, strengthening community by educating down to us about how, during challenging times, our diverse community by educating present present and future generations our community has pulled together, persevered, and future generations in the evolving Japanese in the evolving Japanese and — with the Aloha Spirit intact — survived. American experience in Hawai‘i. The JCCH American experience in As we face the present-day threat of the volunteers have begun meeting with staff Hawai‘i. We do this through Coronavirus (Covid-19), uppermost in our minds via conference call and using online tools to relevant programming, is the safety of our members, visitors, volunteers, collaborate. We are exploring offering select meaningful community and staff as we take actions to protect the public programs online and providing for books and films service and innovative health and safety of our larger community. We that connect historic and current issues. Look out partnerships that enhance have temporarily closed the public areas of our for updates! Please visit www.jcch.com. the understanding and Center through April 30, 2020 which, by the time More to look forward to: this year the JCCH celebration of our heritage, you read this, may have been further modified Sharing the Spirit of Aloha Annual Gala will be culture and love of the land. depending on recommendations from our state and virtual! Visit www.jcch.cbo.io to register for the To guide us in this work national health and government authorities. virtual event featuring an online program, silent we draw from the values This changing environment and our concern auction, and Legacy bid. We invite you, your family, found in our Japanese for everybody’s safety have inevitably led to and friends to first join us online on June 13, 2020 American traditions and cancellations and postponements to the JCCH at 5:30 p.m. (HST), and then at a future in-person the spirit of Aloha. spring programming. In this issue, however, we gathering that will be scheduled for a later date. have chosen to be optimistic and present you with Our work and programming is only made the robust schedule of summer programming we possible with the generosity and aloha from have been planning. In order to remain updated on you — which is even more important as we weather any program changes, we recommend you include closures and disruptions to programming and your email contact on your membership renewal events that normally provide for our continued notice, or contact our membership department operations. If you have not renewed your at 945-7633 ext. 22 or [email protected]. One of membership yet, please consider doing so. the benefits of membership is early bird program Finally, we extend our sincere hope that we registration via email invitation. Of course continue to care for each other so that we emerge everybody is always welcome to visit our website from this period with a renewed commitment www.jcch.com for the latest updates! to our community and deepened Aloha Spirit. We look forward to sharing Ryan Kawamoto’s Ganbarismassho¯! remarkable film, Voices Behind Barbed Wire: Stories of Hawai‘i, with our neighbor islands — Sincerely, including in Kona, Maui, and Kaua‘i. We will partner with Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple for a film showing and update on the JCCH’s Wartime Evacuee Project. We are grateful for funding that the JCCH received from the State Foundation on Jacce S. Mikulanec Culture and the Arts for these programs that help President and us strengthen our connections across the state. Executive Director 2019 – 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR OF THE BOARD LEIGHTON HARA KEN HAYASHIDA Ronald Hayashi SECRETARY MARK IBARA Tyler Tokioka MEL INAMASU VICE CHAIR/TREASURER In this issue DARRYL NAKAMOTO Jason Ito WILLIAM KANEKO SPRING VICE CHAIR 春 2020 REID HOKAMA Donna Kawano SCOTT KUIOKA VICE CHAIR DANIEL KAMITAKI JAIME KINOSHITA OLIVEIRA

VICE CHAIR ART TANIGUCHI DARREN OTA Hawai‘i Representative DEIDRE TEGARDEN AT-LARGE DIRECTORS Maui Representative JODI NOZOE CHANG SCOTT YAGIHARA 2020 Day of Remembrance Jon Fukagawa Kaua‘i Representative JCCH revives a day to honor 5 internee families 2019 – 2020 BOARD OF GOVERNORS David Arakawa Akemi Kurokawa David Asanuma Colbert Matsumoto Councilmember Brennon Morioka Carol Fukunaga Event Rewind Debbie Nakagawa Douglas Goto Blair Odo Mahalo to our generous donors Susan Haramoto 6 Dennis Ogawa and the whole community Dean Hirata Curt Otaguro Akio Hoshino T. Raymond Sekiya Kathryn Inkinen Garrett Serikawa Wayne Ishihara Jay Suemori Wayne Kamitaki Don Takaki JCCH Annual Fund Councilmember Ann Kobayashi Ronald Ushijima Preserving and perpetuating 9 Jane Komeiji Senator Glenn Wakai a legacy Christine Kubota Susan Yamada

STAFF PRESIDENT and director of PROGRAMS New Oral History EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AUDREY Muromoto Jacce Mikulanec [email protected] Sho¯zo Takahashi: [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 11 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 24 Gratitute & Respect EDUCATION & Chief Financial Officer program manager JAMIE LEE DERRICK IWATA [email protected] [email protected] (808) 945-7633 EXT. 33 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 25

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Development Coordinator Larsen miho [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 4 MUSIC TRIUMPHS OVER TRAGEDY

Researchers of all ages continue to make their way to the JCCH’s Tokioka Heritage Resource Center, including Punahou School student, Erin Nishi.

By Betsy Young, Staff Associate

When Erin Nishi stopped by to do research, Japanese War Relocation Authority Camps.” After the National History Day she told us that she was an injured violinist They showed how music emerged out of the competition had concluded and she was who had temporarily turned her focus to resilience and strength of talented internees. able to play violin again, Erin extended her working with classmates Marissa Kwon and The Japanese American adult incarcerees research from the concentration camps Lily Lockwood on a History Day project rose to overcome camp hardships and served on the mainland to learn more about the around the national theme, “Triumph and as instructors for youth orchestra, band, and music in Hawai‘i’s Honouliuli Internment Tragedy in History.” choir. The documentary’s message is clear: Camp. During a recent visit to the JCCH, The high school students were inspired music was a therapeutic diversion from Erin performed for her class two songs on by Erin’s great-grandfather, who lost his the grim realities of camp life, helping violin once played in camp: the traditional four year old son to an infection while incarcerees of all ages maintain hope for the Japanese song, “Tokkuri no Wakare” and imprisoned during World War II at the Santa future. This is representative of many stories a song written and composed by a Hawai‘i Anita Racetrack in California. The family of people who triumphed over the tragedies internee, “Honouliuli no Uta” (The Song of was then transferred to Gila River, Arizona caused by the World War II incarceration of Honouliuli Internment Camp.) Concentration Camp, where Erin’s great- Japanese Americans. “In music or the arts, there are no grandfather tried to overcome his grief by After receiving top honors at Hawai‘i boundaries,” observed internee Sho¯zo playing his violin. History Day, the team brought their docu- Takahashi, whose violin class at Honouliuli Knowing this story, Erin and her mentary to compete at National History Day Internment Camp eventually came to classmates, under the guidance of faculty at University of Maryland, College Park. The include a camp guard, homesick for country advisor Mrs. Hermie Chaney, created a documentary was selected to be showcased music and his fiddle. History Day documentary entitled, “Triumph at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of JCCH celebrates Erin, Marissa, and Lily Over Tragedy: Classical Music in the African American History and Culture. It also for their extensive research and hard work received the 100th Infantry Battalion Legacy in producing an outstanding documentary. Award and was promoted on social media by We welcome and support all researchers, Duke University Libraries. including students of all ages.

Above: Violin with bow in case belonging to Honouliuli internee, Sho¯zo Takahashi. JCCH/Sho¯zo Takahashi Collection.

Right: The students with their certificates from National History Day. Cover and photo on the right contributed by Erin Nishi. EVENT REWIND

2020 Day of Remembrance

This February, the JCCH and the Japanese American Citizens League – Honolulu The Wartime Evacuees Project JCCH’s Wartime Evacuees Project Japanese and Japanese Americans from Hawai‘i who were detained and evacuated is documenting the JACL - Honolulu’s Chapter (JACL - Honolulu) hosted a program to remember and reflect on the during World War II. work to secure redress for those Just hours after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, martial law was declared Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i who in Hawai‘i, leading to the selective roundup, detention, and/or exclusion of persons of Japanese were evacuated from their homes and ancestry living in Hawai‘i. On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive property, but who were not necessarily Order 9066 gave way to the removal and incarceration of persons of Japanese ancestry interned. The JCCH is archiving the living on the west coast of the continental U.S. Then on March 1, 1943, Honouliuli collection of documents associated with Internment camp opened, becoming Hawai‘i’s largest and longest operating World War II this undertaking and will make them detention camp. available to the public for research in Since we have not hosted a Day of Remembrance program in our state since 2013, the summer of 2020. In addition, we JCCH President and Executive Director, Jacce Mikulanec, began with a broad overview of look forward to the forthcoming book how World War II impacted the people of Japanese descent in Hawai‘i. Next, Bill Kaneko, detailing this remarkable history of attorney, former JACL - Honolulu president, and member of JCCH’s Board of Directors, Hawai‘i’s Japanese American community spoke about the 1,500 people of Japanese ancestry who were evacuated from their homes during and following World War II. in 23 geographic areas throughout the state of Hawai’i. Susan Arnett from JACL - Honolulu Left: Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa introduced the Tsuru for Solidarity project, which is drawing attention to current public adds a crane in memory of her grandfathers policy that stigmatize immigrant communities. Next, April Tahara Carvalho, granddaughter Right, TOP: Speakers Bill Kaneko, Susan of Hawai‘i internee Joichi Tahara, shared her family’s story and read a moving letter written Arnett, Jacce Mikulanec, and April Tahara by her grandfather to her grandmother. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa wrapped up the Carvalho event by sharing the stories of her grandfathers, both of whom were taken from Waianae and Right, BOTTOM: Sheila Chun and Jane Kura- interned during World War II. hara are two of the JCCH volunteers who are helping people learn more about the internees Before and after the program, attendees folded tsuru (origami cranes) inscribed with the from Hawai’i. name of a Hawai‘i internee. These cranes will be contributed to the Tsuru for Solidarity’s Center, BOTTOM: April Tahara Carvalho “National Pilgrimage to Close the Camps” in Washington, D.C. For more information about and her grandfather’s letter. how you can participate in the crane folding, please contact [email protected]. Seeing and hearing the parallels drawn between the past and present help bring relevance to the work we continue to do here at the JCCH. To keep up to date on future events like this, sign up online for email updates and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. EVENT REWIND

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27th Annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival!

We kicked off the Year of the Rat with the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival on January 12. Despite the rainy weather, the crowds came to help the JCCH celebrate with a wide variety of entertainment, Kenjin Kai (prefectural organization) food booths, keiki games, kimono dressing, a craft fair, cultural demonstrations, a History Detective activity in the Okage Sama De galleries, the opening ceremony of the 68th Cherry Blossom Festival, and much Please visit www.jcch.com/gift-shop more! Thank you to all who attended, participated, sponsored, donated, and volunteered to inquire about ordering your very for this event. By working together, the festival was a success once again! own year of the Rat JCCH T-Shirt.

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Upcoming Screening overwhelmed by the elaborate and complex Aloha Buddha display of golden ornaments, intricately carved UPCOMING altar tables and incense burners, and images POSTPONED of venerable masters and bodhisattvas. Join George Tanabe and Willa Jane EVENTS Tanabe, authors of “Japanese Buddhist Members will be alerted to any schedule Sharing the Spirit of Aloha Temples in Hawai‘i,” on a special tour and gain a better understanding of the rich changes by email. Please send your email VIRTUAL GALA! address to [email protected] to receive the symbols and meanings embedded in their latest updates! www.JCCH.cbo.io architectures and sanctuaries. Support provided by Hawai‘i Tourism June 13, 2020 through the Community Enrichment Program. Upcoming Film Screenings We are excited to announce that we will registration required. As information and Presentations host a VIRTUAL Sharing the Spirit of Aloha becomes available it will be posted at Annual Gala on June 13! Everybody is jcch.com/events-overview. Voices Behind Barbed Wire: invited to participate — from the comfort

and safety of your homes — in our online Program and Silent Auction. Please visit our Summer Cultural Workshop StoriesWartime of E Hawaiʻivacuees site and check out the exciting offerings. Presentation by Bill Kaneko unfortunately our in-person gala has Eisa 101 been postponed due to health and safety Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Maui / Kaua‘i / Hawai‘i Island concerns related to Covid-19. Ewa Ballroom, 5th Floor POSTPONED August 15, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Summer Cultural Workshop Planning to attend the Okinawa Festival this Craft & Collectibles Fair Way of the Sword year? Ever wondered what Eisa is? Eisa is a Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i form of folk dance originating from Okinawa. Gift Shop & Teruya Courtyard, 1st Floor It is a dance performed during the time of June 6, 2020 Obon to honor the spirits of the ancestors. May 9, July 11, August 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Today Eisa is seen as a vital part of Okinawan September 12, October 10, 2020 culture. This workshop will cover the basic 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Participants in this workshop will learn the history and cultural importance of Japanese motions of Eisa and participants will learn Discover antique and unique gifts on the swords in Japan and Hawai‘i, how to care several Eisa dance numbers. Workshop will second Saturday of the month from 9:00 for your sword, and the do’s and don’ts of be led by Linda Asato. am to 1:00 p.m. at the Teruya Courtyard on handling swords. Workshop will be led by the

the first floor. Join vendors from around the Japanese Sword Society of Hawai‘i island as they bring out their collection of Japanese-themed artwork, kimono, swords, Summer Cultural Workshop kokeshi, porcelain, jewelry, and textiles. Shippoyaki Summer Cultural Workshop This low-key fair is a great way to check out Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i their treasures at your leisure while meeting Taiko 101 friendly local folk. While you are here be August 20, 2020 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i sure to visit the Gallery Gift Shop where a 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ewa Balloom, 5th Floor two-hour parking validation is provided with 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm a purchase of $10. Remember that on the July 25, 2020 (Conf. Room, 1st Floor) second Saturday of the month there is free 9:00 am – 12:00 pm admission to the Okage Sama De exhibit. August 21, 2020 Participants for the Taiko 101 workshop will 9:00 am – 12:00 pm learn some of the history of taiko in Hawai‘i 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and Japan, common words or phrases used (‘Ohana Room, 5th Floor) Kumihimo Craft Workshops and basic hitting techniques. Group will also learn a simple taiko pattern. Workshop will August 22, 2020 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i be led by the Taiko Center of the Pacific. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ‘Ohana Room, 5th Floor (‘Ohana Room, 5th Floor) May 9, June 13, August 8, September 12, October 10, Learn the popular Japanese handicraft art of November 14, 2020 Japanese Buddhist Temples enameling from award-winning enamel and 9:00 am – 3:00 pm cloisonné artist, Kazuko Inomata Sensei. August 2020 Participants may sign up for one or multiple A single workshop for braiders of all levels Check the website for more information. sessions to design and make their own one- will be held in the JCCH 5th floor Lounge on in Hawaiʻi Tours of-a-kind enamel pieces of various colors on the second Saturday of each month except Upon entering a Japanese Buddhist temple a base of metal. Materials will be provided. for January and December. in Hawai‘i, most people — whether first- time visitors or lifelong members — are 9

38th Okinawan Festival “Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha” We invite your support Hawai‘i Convention Center of the JCCH Annual Fund September 5, 2020 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you. September 6, 2020 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Funds raised now will help support the overall The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i is pleased to participate in the upcoming operations of JCCH during these challenging times. Okinawan Festival held at the Hawai‘i In joining the community to combat the coronavirus (Covid-19), Convention Center. Please visit our booth located in the Bunkwa Nu Shima, Cultural the JCCH campus has been temporarily closed to the public and Village (3rd Floor) and decorate a Year of the on-site programs postponed. But the JCCH remains committed Rat uchiwa (fan) with auspicious Japanese symbols and learn the story of Sadako and to maintain the legacy entrusted to us by our Issei and Nisei the Thousand Cranes by folding a special founders, our members, and the community. With your support origami book. now, JCCH will remain a gathering place, a hub of learning and of attracting more than 50,000 visitors annually, the Okinawan Festival is the enrichment, an online destination, and a cultural center to preserve premiere annual event of the Hawai‘i United the history of the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i for Okinawa Association (HUOA). Started in 1982, the Okinawan Festival celebrates generations to come. all things Okinawan and brings together Okinawans and Okinawans-at-heart. Please donate today for more information on the festival, A return envelope is included in this issue for your convenience. please visit the festival website at www.okinawanfestival.com $25 $50 $100 $250 $500 $1000 $2500 $5000 Other $

Things Japanese Sale Please send payment to Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Gift Shop & Dojo, 1st Floor 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 October 30, 2020 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Check enclosed, payable to the JCCH (Member’s preview sale) Charge to my: VISA MC October 31, 2020 Card # Exp. / 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Member’s preview 8:00 am) Signature November 1, 2020 9:00 am – 4:00 pm For more information, please call (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 or email (Member’s preview 8:00 am) [email protected]. Hundreds of gently used items are donated You can also donate online at www.jcch.com. to the JCCH every year. These items are processed carefully for resale. They are then stored away in a safe location to be brought out at this season. We will release all of them for you to enjoy in the search of finding treasure amongst the wide range of things Japanese. Delight in finding among other things: kimono, pottery, dishware, books, and art available ranging from valuable antiques to unique curios. LEARN & PRESERVE

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Japanese internees were treated and what Interns at JCCH they lost through the process.” In the fall he plans to go to college on the mainland and the help of three interns over the study biochemistry, but until then, he wants fallThe and JCCH spring. has greatly benefited from to continue volunteering at JCCH.

Samson Stokes (Top, right) Conor Devine (BOTTOM) Samson Stokes is a sophomore at Assets There were many reasons why Conor Devine High School. He chose to do an internship chose to do an internship at the JCCH, at JCCH to gain retail work experience. He but one of them was to help preserve the also wanted to learn more about Japanese story of World War II incarcerees like his American history and Japanese culture, grandmother, who grew up in Tule Lake. A as it is his dream to go to Japan one day. senior at Hawai‘i Pacific University, Conor While working in the gift shop, he has said, “I chose my internship with JCCH improved his customer service skills and because I have been heavily influenced especially enjoyed introducing visitors to by my Bachan and Jichan to work on the Okage Sama De Historical Gallery and family genealogy and learn about the the Honouliuli Education Center. history of Japanese Americans.” His main responsibility was to update JCCH’s directory Kai Hamada-Minar (Top, left) of World War II internees from Hawai‘i A senior at Assets High School, Kai (interneedirectory.jcch.com) with new Hamada-Minar chose JCCH for his internship photos from the collection. In the process because he wanted to improve his research he learned more about the internment, skills. He was immediately assigned to the including a camp that he hadn’t heard of: Tokioka Heritage Resource Center, where Crystal City, Texas! In the future he hopes to he put these skills to work. Every week Kai help more people learn about Japan, and to catalogs digitized archival documents about continue volunteering for the JCCH remotely, internment and wartime evacuees in an now that he has graduated and returned online database. When asked about his work, home to Nevada. he said “I have learned a lot about how

JCCH Scholarship Arianna Kirschenbaum Arianna Kirschenbaum is a fourth year student majoring in Japanese Language and Recipients Literature and Civil Engineering. She studied abroad at Waseda University and after she graduates is interested in going back to Japan, perhaps to participate in the JET program. The JCCH Scholarship Program is supported by the Sekiya of Fukuoka/ Zachary Silva Hawai‘i Endowment Fund. Scholarships A third year Japanese Language major, Zachary Silva recently returned from studying were recently awarded to three Japanese at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa. From Kalaheo, Kaua‘i, his extensive community service efforts have been primarily focused on volunteering with Japanese outstanding students from the organizations, including working with exchange students at Kaua‘i Community College University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa. and at the Lawai International Center.

Iroha Mochida Iroha Mochida is a junior in Asian Studies, with a focus on Japanese Studies. She was born in Japan and is now at the University of Hawai‘i studying Amami folk music and dance and its historical relation with Japan and Okinawa. She is committed to sharing the Amami culture and as such has performed at the Okinawa Festival, the UJSH Shinnen Enkai, and has had an essay published in the Kapi‘olani Community College student journal. 11 NEW Oral History

In every issue of Legacies, we feature an oral history interview from the Tokioka Heritage Resource Center’s collection. To read the full version of this transcript and others, please visit: bit.ly/JCCHOralHistories

Photo courtesy of Karen Murashige, Judy Segawa, and the Sho¯zo Takahashi family.

Treasures from the Tokioka Heritage Resource Center

Otokichi (Muin) Ozaki was well known Gratitude and Respect as a poet from Hawai‘i Island who wrote Shōzo Takahashi: haiku and tanka while interned during Mr. Sho¯zo Takahashi was born in a FBI came to take him to Honouliuli. World War II. But did you know that he plantation camp in Ewa in 1914. In 1944, he was temporarily released also wrote song lyrics? In the JCCH Tokioka Both his parents were from Fukushima from the camp and resumed work as Heritage Resource Center there is a record Prefecture; however they met and a carpenter. This came to a stop when of a song with lyrics by Ozaki called, “Ah, married in Hawai‘i. When he was three he injured his leg. He then started 442 butai” (Ah, the 442nd Regiment). It is months old, he was taken to Japan teaching Japanese again, this time sung by Yasuko Toyooka to the same tune as by his aunt whereas his other family at Palama Gakuen. Later, he became the bon dance staple,“ Iwakuni Ondo.” members remained in the camp in the headmaster of Kaimuki Japanese The song covers the 100th Infantry Hawai‘i. He was brought up by maternal Language School, a position he held Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team’s grandparents in Fukushima and for 22 years. While teaching, he also formation and journey through European received his education in Japan through worked in radio: KAHU for nine years battlefields. It begins with the attack on college. He studied education and and KOHO for close to 30 years. Pearl Harbor, training at Camp Shelby, and taught elementary school for four years. Mr. Takahashi retired in 1992; that deployment to Italy. The song then describes When he turned 24 years old in 1938, was the year Mr. & Mrs. Takahashi Italy’s snowy Monte Cassino, the friendships he moved back to Hawai‘i and met his celebrated their 50th wedding that were made, and the soldiers’ ill-fated father for the first time. Since he was anniversary. Mr. Takahashi recounts promises to return to Hawai‘i together. not fluent in English, he started going his experiences during the war in a The second half of the song is about the to Suehiro English School in Honolulu. philosophical and positive manner. For battles in France and the rescue of the Lost He taught shu¯shin (Japanese pre-war example, instead of feeling bitter about Battalion. It ends with their return home and morality education) at Chu¯o Gakuen in being interned in Honouliuli, he recalls praises them as the “Pride of Hawai‘i”. 1928; he then changed jobs and began how he decided to make the most of This record and many others are teaching at Waialae Japanese Language this experience by studying English, available to listen to in the JCCH Tokioka School. Once war with Japan broke practicing the violin, and going to Heritage Resource Center. out, all Japanese language schools in church during that time. He emphasizes Hawai‘i closed. Mr. Takahashi then the importance of remaining grateful started to work at Honolulu Planing and respectful, a message he would Mill as a carpenter, when, in 1943, the like to pass on to the future generation. Donor List 12 KANSHA Donations are from August 30, 2019 to February 29, 2020 Shozo Noda M. Emi Yabuta Amy Nogami Roy & Sandra Yamada The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i extends its deepest appreciation and aloha to all our Matsuyo & Elizabeth H. Susan E. Yamada members and donors. We are grateful for your generous support. The following acknowledges contributions received from August 30, 2019 through February 29, 2020. We make every Nose Harry K. & Shirley H. attempt to be accurate and inclusive. If a name has inadvertently been omitted, please Paul Nozaki & Sue Yamakawa contact us at [email protected] or call (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22. Mahalo for your support. 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Gift Shop Online Store at www.jcch.com/gift-shop 14 Tori Zosui Raced to Death by Jonathan Y. Okamura Chicken Gruel $27.95 ($25.16 member price) Serves 6-8 Raced to Death in 1920s Hawai‘i: Injustice and Revenge in the Zosui is similar to “okayu” or white gruel. Fukunaga Case by University of Hawai‘i professor Jonathan Y. The difference is that okayu is made from Okamura is an examination of the trial of Myles Yutaka Fukunaga. Okamura identifies racism, colonization, and economics as the uncooked rice, and zosui is made from causes for the deeply flawed defense of Fukunaga. The book challenges the notion that cooked rice. Hawai‘i is a racial paradise, showing how the criminal justice system in the 1920s favored Originally, zosui was prepared so as to the growing anti-Japanese sentiment in the islands. make a little rice go a long way. During the war, there was a shortage of food in Japan, people were encouraged to eat zosui. Left-over Proud to Serve rice is used and it should be rinsed to get rid edited by Chris Komai of the starch so that zosui will not be sticky. $29.00 ($26.10 member price) This dish is very popular on cold days. Proud to Serve: Japanese American World War II Veterans, edited by Chris Komai, is a salute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd 3 cups cooked rice Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and more. ½ pound chicken fillet, slice The book lists every World War II Japanese American soldier, and 7 cups chicken broth or dashi shares stories of their experiences. This is a useful book for family ¼ cup sake (rice wine) members and researchers. 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon shoyu Julienned carrots or other vegetables, optional The Discovery of Amine & Manga 4 eggs, beat by Phil Amara & Oliver Chin 2 to 3 stalks green onion, chop $16.95 ($15.26 member price)

If vegetables are added, cook them first in the What was introduced in the 12th century has captured the imagination of international audiences in the 21st century. broth until tender. Astroboy, Speed Racer, Pikachu, and Mazinger derived from that Add chicken and rice, mix well. Add sake, ancient history. The Discovery of Anime & Manga: The Asian salt, and shoyu and bring to a boil. Simmer Hall of Fame by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin, with wonderful over medium heat for a few minutes. Just illustrations by Juan Calle, details the evolution of animation and comics in Japan and how before removing from heat, dribble beaten it spread around the world. This is a great introduction to this popular art form for readers of all age and is a follow-up to the children’s book, Discovery of Ramen. egg over the rice, add green onion and stir. Serve immediately.

Editor’s Note: Almost any vegetable or meat Mecha Warrior Henshin Rider or a combination of several ingredients may by Audra Furuichi & Scott Yoshinaga be added for extra flavor and color. $20.00 ($18.00 member price) More than a cyborg, more than a hero, he is a pizza delivery guy. Mecha Warrior Henshin Rider Presents Special Delivery is the More About Rice newest graphic novel by Audra Furuichi and Scott Yoshinaga. Colorful, detailed, and action-packed, this manga by the folks For Japanese meals, that created the sensational Nemu Nemu entertains the reader with allow 1 cup of action, humor, and pizza. Great for all ages, Henshin Rider will be un-cooked rice for a welcome addition to your comic collection. a single portion. Do not remove lid while cooking rice as moisture and steam will be lost. The correct Blue Hawaii: Big Wave amount of water varies by Audra Furuichi depending upon crop. $20.00 ($18.00 member price) For old crop rice, add about 10% more water. Blue Hawaii: Big Wave by Audra Furuichi collects the spin-off of Nemu Nemu in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. In full color, these are the adventures of a surf crew of a parrot, a goldfish, a spider, Recipe from JCCH publication a gecko, and a robot. Blue leads this ragtag group as they have “The Japanese in Hawaii: Cuisine.” fun figuring out life and catching waves. Membership/Donation Application spring / summer 2020 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable)

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The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) is committed to protecting the health of our community. As such, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Sharing the Spirit of Aloha Annual Gala, a vibrant community gathering at the Sheraton Waikiki that had been scheduled for June 13. However, we are excited to announce that on June 13, 2020 the JCCH will host a VIRTUAL Sharing the Spirit of Aloha Annual Gala with an online Silent Auction and Program. We are working to provide a Program and Silent Auction that will be an enjoyable online experience. Visit the site and check out the offerings. Bidding will begin on June 1, 2020!