november 2010 | VOL. 16, no. 6 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 Ready to Celebrate the Annual Report 2009–2010 Year of the Rabbit! New Year’s A complete recap of ‘Ohana Festival the past fiscal year Sunday, January 9, 2011 inside. 2454 South Beretania Street 10:00 am–4:00 pm Honolulu, HI 96826 Japanese Cultural Center tel: (808) 945-7633 of Hawai‘i/Mo¯‘ili‘ili Field fax: (808) 944-1123 Osho¯gatsu/ email: [email protected] Save New Year website: www.jcch.com the Date! Follow us on Workshops Facebook and Twitter

OFFICE HOURS Monday–Saturday Parking: A complimentary shuttle 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. service will run between the parking structure at the University GALLERY HOURS of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa on Dole Tuesday–Saturday Street and the Cultural Center. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for continuous updates RESOURCE CENTER HOURS on the event or call 945-7633, Wednesday–Friday email [email protected] for more 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. information. Check out page 7 to reserve your spot Saturday for this year’s 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. kimono dressing. Join us for a new series Free of workshops highlighting GIFT SHOP HOURS traditional local Japanese Tuesday–Saturday Admission! practices for the New 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Year. Learn the meaning of visiting the Mission Statement: shrine, make your own To be a vibrant resource, ceramic strengthening our diverse community (small plaques or by educating present and votive tablets on future generations in the evolving which worshippers Japanese American experience write their prayers in Hawai‘i. We do this through or wishes), and learn relevant programming, meaningful the secrets of local style community service and (bamboo and innovative partnerships that pine New Year’s enhance the understanding and display) making! celebration of our heritage, See page 6 culture and love of the land. for details. To guide us in this work we draw This festival is made possible in large part from the values found in our through a generous grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority—City and County of Honolulu Japanese American traditions and County Product Enrichment Program. the spirit of Aloha. Aloha! As we approach the end of 2010, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all of our hard working staff and volunteers who have given so much of their time and effort to make our Cultural Center a constant success. 2010 proved to be a year of many challenges, yet Dear JCCH ‘Ohana, we had outstanding year in our programs, membership outreach, special events and financial stability. We have new The holidays are here and we have much to be thankful for! leadership in government and have been very fortunate to have Your support as volunteers, members, donors, patrons of had their support over the years. We look forward to working our Gift Shop and two galleries; students of our cultural with the new administrations at the state and county levels. classes; and participants in our many workshops and events, We had the privilege of participating in the film debut of a new enables us to offer an array of documentary, 442: Live with Honor, Die with Dignity. We also programming that appeals Today’s Thought: continued to make great strides with our Hawai‘i Confinement to our visitors and entire true friends Sites Committee and Monsanto to preserve the multicultural community. It is easy to make fair-weather Honouliuli detention camp site. The Celebration of Leadership As Reverend Osumi writes, friends who flock to you when and Achievement Dinner (CLAD) was a resounding success as each of us is fortunate for prosperity is your portion. we honored five outstanding individuals who exemplified what friends who stand by us In adversity the line of friendship it means to be Kakushin no Tatsujin—Masters of Innovation. through thick and thin. We are becomes thin. When your prestige My heartfelt thanks to our CLAD Co-Chairs Mark Yamada also fortunate that in Hawai‘i slackens or your money fails, and Lisa Shozuya for their outstanding leadership and hard our sense of community is then your so-called friends will work planning this event as well as all of the many volunteers strong and the leaves of our drop away like leaves from a tree who worked behind the scenes to make things happen! Cultural Center tree cling on in autumn. You are fortunate Our capital campaign efforts are off to a good start as so many even during the toughest times. if you have friends who stand by you through thick and thin. of our friends and supporters have come forth to reinforce I‘d like to remind you of the their support and commitment to the Cultural Center and our —The Reverend Paul S. Osumi story of community spirit that mission to preserve the legacy of our forefathers in Hawai‘i. saved our Cultural Center: Thank you to everyone for their continued support and financial contributions. In late 2002, the Cultural Center was on the verge of being sold due to insurmountable debt. A group of former chairmen, Your board of governors led by Deborah Nakagawa has been board members and volunteers came together to form hard at work planning our favorite New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival a committee to “Save the Center.” The Makiki Language scheduled for January 9, 2011. It is a wonderful event which School announced a significant gift towards this effort, and enables our community to gather together to celebrate the with that the campaign to Save the Center was launched. New Year and experience some of our local culture. It certainly is my favorite time of the year. The committee knew the fundraising would have to be grass­ roots and they appealed to the community. By the following Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t thank our president, June, most of the funding had been secured, and the Cultural Lenny Yajima Andrew, and chief operating officer, Allicyn Center was saved. Hikida Tasaka, for their ongoing commitment to lead our wonderful staff. We are fortunate to have such dedicated and This example, and the recent campaigns to save Hawai‘i talented individuals that support the day-to-day activities high school athletics and to provide financial relief to the and operations. Mahalo to Caroline, Brian, Denise, Christy, families of our Little League U.S. Champions remind us of Jennifer, Derrick, Suann, Lei, Michelle, Nicki, and Audrey – how fortunate we are that in times of need, our community you are all very special individuals and we appreciate all that is ready to give. The value of this sense of community is you do for the Cultural Center and our community. something we at the Cultural Center hope you will share with each other and future generations. On behalf of your board of directors, I’d like to wish you and your family happy holidays from the Japanese Cultural Center Happy Holidays! of Hawai‘i. Aloha,

Lenny Yajima Andrew President & Executive Director Curt Otaguro Chairman of the Board

2 Please welcome our new volunteers! Natasha Arakaki, Office Assistant of theriends Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Cheryl DiCello, Receptionist/ f Special Projects tomodachi Scott Morita, Special Events and Projects volunteers COORDINATOR’S Message Jeff Moses, Special Events and Projects Aloha Volunteers! Graffiti Paint Out and Community Clean-up in October. Our outreach and community As the end of 2010 approaches, we have volunteer events are a valuable way for us had the opportunity to welcome many to interact with the community and share “Changing Leaves” new volunteers to the Cultural Center as our culture! Dorian Nakamichi, well as see some move on to new ventures and pursuits. This ongoing flux of new and On December 9, our volunteers and members Gift Shop and Gallery >> Special Events familiar faces reminds me of the changing will be participating in the Kapahulu-Moiliili Frank Seki, Gallery >> Gardener colors of autumn leaves (kōyō) in Japan. Christmas Parade again this year from 5:30– As temperatures cool, kakigori (shave ice) 8:00 pm. Please RSVP to me by December 1 gives way to kaki (persimmons), and momiji at 945-7633, Ext. 35 if you would like to join us. (maple) leaves transition from green to Lately I have been addicted to the daily orange to vibrant red. The chill in the air crossword puzzle in the newspaper, so I Mark your calendars! is greeted by bright scarves accenting dark thought it might be fun to challenge our January 24, 2011 winter clothes; kuri (chestnuts) and yakiimo Legacies readers with a little Japanese culture (sweet potatoes) baking on hot stones on puzzle to mull over as they cozy up to a mug The annual Volunteer Holiday Party will street corners; and bōnenkai (end of year of hot chocolate or apple cider. Please send be our first ever Shinnenkai or Shinnen parties). Speaking of parties, our Volunteer your completed puzzle to me by December 1. Enkai (New Year’s Party) hosted by the Holiday Party will for the first time be a Entries with all correct answers will be entered New Year’s Party (shinnenkai or shinnen enkai) into a drawing for a prize so be sure to fill in Resource Center volunteers. Invitations on Monday, January 24, 2011. Please save your name and phone number! Good luck and will be in the mail soon! the date and keep an eye on your mailbox see you in 2011! for your invitation. A big mahalo to the many volun­teers who helped at the Okinawan Festival in Sep­tember and T.A.G./Project Clean Jenny Seki WANTED! Volunteers for Volunteers Coordinator the 2011 New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival The Cultural Center needs your help! We’re searching for individuals, schools or Falling into Winter… work groups, and service organizations to volunteer at our New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and Mo¯‘ili‘ili Field. We’re in need of volunteers to help us: • Prepare keiki craft projects prior to the event. • Set up the Cultural Center facilities and Mo¯‘ili‘ili Field before the event. • Work in booths for food, keiki crafts, and rides. • Clean up during and after the event. • Break down the equipment after the event. For more information, please contact Jenny Seki at (808) 945-7633 Ext. 35 or email [email protected].

Across Down 1. Japanese add labor to this Nov. holiday (E) 2. First shrine or temple visit of the year (J) Name: ______5. Popular simmered dish or karaoke song (J) 3. ______roasting on an open fire… (J) 10. TV station & imperial fall flower (J) 4. Satsuma______, Jaga______; sour cream Tel. no.: ______11. Color of falling ginkgo leaves (E) substitute (J) 12. Yukidaruma (snowman) season (J) 6. His “birthday” is celebrated on Dec. 23 (E) Please fill in your name and phone number above 13. Bunka no hi (E) 7. Fall colors (J) and send your completed puzzle to Jenny Seki, 15. Azuki and mochi soup (J) 8. Cozy, heated table (J) Volunteers Coordinator, 2454 South Beretania 9. ____ gori, ____ mochi; squat, orange fruit (J) Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 by December 1. (E) English 14. Hot pot, Japanese style (J) (J) Japanese (romaji) 16. Fall/Autumn (J)

3 Inside the upcoming GIFT SHOP events et ready to deck the halls! Back by popular demand, glass Christmas ornaments are once again available in the Gift Shop. G Shopping at the Gift Shop directly supports our educational programs and activities. Don’t forget, Cultural Center members Sunday, November 7– receive 10% off on all items! Saturday, November 13 featured ITEMS: Glass Ornaments November 6 (Members-Only Preview Sale) Koinobori Maneki Neko Shave Ice Community Gallery 2” x 4” 2-1/4” x 3-1/2” 3” x 4” $12.99 $12.99 $12.99 Get ready for more bargains! The Things Japanese Sale will return November 7–13 to coincide with the Temari Trash & Treasure Fair. At the sale, you will once again find great deals on unique Japanese items. Sale opens to the general public on November 7 and prices will be slashed once again on November 13. For more information, call the Cultural Center at 945-7633.

Video Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Celebration of Leadership and Achievement Dinner honoree videos at the Gift Shop! Honorees include Satoru Abe, Hayashida, Dave “D.K.” Kodama, Anne Namba, and Roy Sakuma. The videos, created by Ryan Kawamoto of Kinetic Productions, Inc., are available for purchase for $12 a copy. JCCH members receive 10% off the regular price. Own a copy of the honoree tribute videos that people just can’t stop talking about! 29th Temari Trash & Treasure Fair Sunday, November 7 The Cultural Community Gallery Manoa Grand Ballroom Center Gift Shop 8:00 am—JCCH/Temari Member Preview Welcomes Start your holiday shopping at the 29th Temari Trash & Hello Kitty! Treasure Fair. The Cultural Just in time for Christmas, Center will once again take dozens of Hello Kitty products are part in this annual event! This year’s fair now available for purchase in our will be held in the Manoa Grand Ballroom. JCCH and Temari members get in early at Gift Shop! From pencils to lunch 8:00 am before the sale opens to the general boxes, backpacks and much, public at 9:00 am. much more! We have all your fa- vorite Sanrio items. Don’t forget, Find great gifts from select crafts and JCCH members receive 10% off all one-of-a-kind items just in time for the purchases in the Gift Shop. holidays. You don’t want to miss this highly anticipated seasonal fair!

4 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i upcoming events

November 27–January 9 Sunday, November 14 Hawaii Potters’ Guild Ceramic Sale 10:00 am–3:00 pm Community Gallery Shichi Go San:

or the first time, the Cultural Center Keiki Kimono Dressing will be teaming up with the Hawaii Manoa Ballroom F Potters’ Guild (HPG) for a ceramic sale of pieces created by HPG students. The sale will be held in the Community Gallery from November 27–January 9. New pieces will be replenished weekly for your holiday shopping. HPG, a 501(c)3, began in 1967 in Mo¯‘ili‘ili behind the Church of the Crossroads. Over the past 40 years, HPG has provided a place for many people to learn about ceramics. It is now open year round and has approximately 140 people enrolled as students and members.

Upcoming

Kimono Dressing by Masako Formals We are pleased to announce that we will start the New Year with Photography by King Photo Service, Inc. an exhibition Inspired by Japan: Hawaii Potters’ Guild Recent Work Cost: $60 per JCCH Member* from January 22–February 18, 2011. The exhibition is sponsored by $75 per non-member the Toshiko Takaezu Foundation. See the January issue of Legacies for * Individual Members receive a 20% discount —one more information. $60 slot; Family Members receive two $60 slots. For more information, call the Cultural Center at (808) 945-7633 or email [email protected]

This festival is made possible in large part through a new! generous grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority— Save the Dates! City and County of Honolulu County Product Tomodachi to Bunka o Manabimasho¯— Enrichment Program. Let’s Learn About Culture with Friends! A cultural day camp for children (ages 7–11) is being offered this coming spring on March 17–18, 2011 from 8:30 am–3:00 pm at the Cultural Center. The program is designed to teach our youth about the local Japanese culture in a fun and energetic way. Look out for more information in our January issue of Legacies.

5 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i upcoming events

Osho¯gatsu Workshops Couture Jeweller Shrine Visitation: Symbols For many in Hawai‘i, the celebration of the New Gives Back to the of Japanese New Year Year begins with a visit to a Shinto¯ shrine to receive blessings for the New Year that includes the purchase Saturday, December 4 of protective talismans, ; paper fortunes, Cultural Center 9:00 am–11:00 am omikuji; and wooden votive tablets, ema. 909 Kapiolani Boulevard Cost: $12 JCCH member, $15 non-member Join George Tanabe, University of Hawai‘i Professor (808) 591-8080 Registration deadline: Friday, November 26 Emeritus of Japanese Religion, as he shares insights Monday–Saturday Participants will meet at 9:00 am at on the history and symbolism of such practices Daijingu Temple of Hawaii throughout Japan and Hawai‘i today as we visit 11:00 am–5:00 p.m. Maps and driving directions provided Daijingu Temple of Hawaii and Izumo Taishakyo upon registration. Mission of Hawaii. ust in time for the holidays, Couture Ema Workshop Held on site at HPG, students will be able to decorate Jeweller will generously donate 10% two (2) bisque ceramic ema and pick them up in of every purchase from the exclusive Saturday, December 11 J time for the New Year. Fiore collection to the Cultural Center 9:00 am–11:30 am Ema are small plaques or votive tablets on which from now until December 31. Cost: $40 JCCH/HPG member, worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The $50 non-member ema are then left hanging up at a Shinto¯ shrine or Italian jeweler, Roberto Coin, has created Registration deadline: Friday, December 3 Buddhist temple, where the (spirit or gods) or this exquisite Fiore collection as a Workshop will be held at Hawaii Buddha receives them. They bear various pictures, celebration between nature and beauty. Potters’ Guild often of animals or other Shinto¯ or Buddhist Each piece is handcrafted in Italy in Maps and driving directions provided imagery. Ema literally means “horse picture,” and 18-Karat yellow gold and accompanied upon registration. refers to the ancient practice of donating horses to with Roberto Coin’s ¼ carat exclusive shrines for good favor. Over time this evolved to a In partnership with the Hawaii Potters’ hand cut 100 wooden plaque with a picture of a horse. Guild (HPG), join us for a special hands-on faceted Cento workshop led by artist Esther Nowell with People buy ema in hopes of receiving practical cut diamond an introduction on the significance of ema benefits such as success in work or on exams, (flower pattern by George Tanabe. marital bliss, to have children, and good health. in diamond). Each piece is signed Kadomatsu Demonstration with the “ruby” At this special demonstration, TEMARI’s Ann Asakura that has become Tuesday, December 28 will share the significance of kadomatsu and tech­ the exclusive niques of kadomatsu unique to the TEMARI style. 9:00 am–12:00 noon signature of Roberto Coin, dedicated as a Cultural Center Gallery Theater/ The bamboo and pine display is commonly seen secret gift of good wishes and happiness Teruya Courtyard at the doorway of Japanese and Japanese American for every woman to enjoy. Free and open to the public homes and businesses during the New Year season. The kadomatsu display dates back to the Edo period For a limited time, this Fiore collection is Parking: $3 with validation of Japan. The arrangement is made of pine sprigs, available exclusively in Hawai‘i at Couture The Cultural Center is teaming up with bamboo and sometimes plum blossoms that are tied Jeweller. All purchases come with the TEMARI Center for Asian & Pacific Arts together with cord. The matsu (pine) symbolizes signature Roberto Coin gift box, diamond and the Kuhio Lions Club for a New Year’s constancy, vitality and longevity, and the bamboo scope (allows view of flower pattern in Osho¯gatsu demonstration on kadomatsu. represents strength and flexibility. diamond), and a special exclusive Roberto Coin gift. Workshop Application ( ) Enclosed is my check payable to the JCCH ( ) Please charge my credit card: For that special someone, Fiore makes Name(s): ______( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard the perfect gift that will continue to give ______back to the Cultural Center. Ask for Lance Account #: ______Ishibashi when you visit the store. Please specify which workshop(s): Expiration Date: ______Authorized Signature: ______JCCH Membership # (required for discount): For more information, call Audrey Muromoto at (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 or email [email protected] ______To register, please return this form and Telephone: ______payment to the: Address: ______Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, ______fax to (808) 944-1123 or email [email protected]. Email: ______Cancellation prior to 72 hours will be reimbursed 6 in full. upcoming New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival events Kimono Dressing Application Form Sunday, January 9, 2011 Cultural Center Fifth Floor Kula San ’s Healing Place by 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dr. Patricia Brown Kimono Dressing by Masako Formals Book Talk and Signing Photography by King Photo Service, Inc. Saturday, November 13 cost: $60 per JCCH member* 10:30 am • Gallery Theater $75 per non-member Parking: $5 with validation Join us in the community gallery * Individual members receive a 20% discount— for an intriguing discussion with one $60 slot; Family members receive two $60 slots Dr. Patricia Brown as she • Fee includes dressing by Masako Formals staff, explores her latest book Kula use of kimono and accessories and the portrait sitting fee San Maui’s Healing Place. with King Photo Service, Inc. Price does not include hair and makeup. • Photos are a separate cost and are paid directly to King Photo Service, Inc. During the early 20th century, Packages range from $20 to $60 and up. Hawai‘i’s immigrant groups • Dressing slots are limited and are assigned on a first come, first served basis were among those adversely with receipt of application and payment. impacted by tuberculosis, the dreaded “white plague” • The Cultural Center will confirm your dressing participation within two weeks that spread throughout Hawai‘i’s plantation communities. of receiving your application form and payment. Among those affected by the disease were the Japanese, who • Cancellation prior to 72 hours will be reimbursed in full. comprised the largest ethnic group of tuberculosis patients at Registration deadline: Friday, December 17, 2010 Kula Sanatorium, which had a reputation as a leading national and international health care institution. Kula San Maui’s Parent’s Name(s) Healing Place, a 325-page pictorial history book by Dr. Patricia Brown, chronicles the self-sustaining hospital’s vibrant past JCCH Membership # (required for member discount) and unravels the personal stories of patients, employees, and community leaders. Telephone

The book not only documents the pain, fear and death expe­ address rienced by its multi-ethnic patients, but also highlights the support provided by the ‘ohana that formed at Kula San, as Email the hospital was affectionately known by the people of Maui. Participant names: The event is free and open to the public. The cost of the book 1) 4) is $49.95. JCCH members will receive 20% off the regular Age: ______Boy / Girl (please one) Age: ______Boy / Girl (please circle one) price. Dr. Brown will be available to sign copies of her book 2) 5) following the discussion. Age: ______Boy / Girl (please circle one) Age: ______Boy / Girl (please circle one) 3) 6) Shop at Barnes & Noble on November 24 Age: ______Boy / Girl (please circle one) Age: ______Boy / Girl (please circle one) and Benefit the Cultural Center Please pick your preferred time slot (please select up to three time slots): 10:00 am–11:00 am 12:30 pm–1:30 pm 2:30 pm–3:30 pm 11:00 am–12:00 pm 1:30 pm–2:30 pm On November 24, shop at Barnes & Noble and a portion of your purchase will benefit the Cultural Center. Eligible * Appointments are assigned on a first come, first served basis when the form and payment purchases do not include gift cards, memberships, text are received. We will make every effort to accommodate your assigned time slot. However, your time slot is contingent upon the flow of day. Please ko¯kua as we are working with children. books, magazine subscriptions, video games, software, digital devices, and Starbucks products. Enclosed is my check payable to the JCCH Please charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard The online Book Fair will run from November 24–29.

Please mention (when shopping in the store) or enter ACCOUNT # (for online purchases) book fair ID# 10335131 when making your purchase. Visit www.BN.com/bookfairs Expiration date for more details or to shop online. Authorized Signature Please return this form to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826. 7 For more information, call (808) 945-7633 or email [email protected]. KanshaDonor List Donations are from August 2010–September 2010

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8 Bernard Y. & Elise Y. Mochizuki Gerard Sakamoto & Dennis Ideta Patrick S. & Vivian M. Tsuji Continental Airlines donating any of the following Stella Moon Helen T. Sako Kenji & Mildred Tsuruda Couture Jeweller items, please call Michelle Thomas T. Moriki Tomiko Salz Dennis M. Tynan Creative Holidays - Miyashiro at 945-7633 Ext. 30. Kenneth & Kazue Morimoto Katherine K. Sano, Patricia N.F., Amber Takashi Ueda Creative Patchworks/April Ishigami Koji Morimoto & Kyoko Yoshida & Kealoha Nahale Eiichi Ui Dave & Buster’s WishKibo • Gently-used heavy duty Carolyn K. Morinishi Lance T. & Shelley K. Santo Sara H. & Edmund M. Urabe Diamond Head Theatre CORNER sewing machine Catherine S. Morishige Samuel & Jane Sarae Dorothy T. Urada Diversified Innovations, Inc. dba Thanks to all who have contributed • Flat-bed push carts Marcia Morse Claire Sato Michiko Urata - pidginoverdrive.com to our Kibo (“Wish”) Corner! The (for moving large boxes and Michiko Motooka Harold S. & Linda L. 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9 THINKING OUTLOUD Talking Issues•Taking Action 2011 NYOF Coordinator Merrissa Uchimura Mondays 6:30–7:30 p.m. Welcome! KZOO Phone: (808) 941-5966 (KZOO) Email: [email protected] We would like to welcome Merrissa Uchimura as the Cultural Center’s AM1210 new special events coordinator. Uchimura will be coordinating the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, ear the topics that have the community January 9, 2011. tuning in. You won’t want to miss Uchimura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the annual H the Cultural Center’s weekly talk-story event. She helped coordinate numerous large-scale events including community forum called Thinking Out Loud: the Wahiawa Pineapple Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Talking Issues, Taking Action (TOL) Monday Taste of the Hawaiian Range. Over the past 10 years, she has also evenings on radio station KZOO-AM 1210. coordinated numerous weddings and other large events for the Thinking Out Loud is hosted by Michiko University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa. Kodama-Nishimoto and Warren Nishimoto, She is currently an event planner for UH. Uchimura has already dived George Tanabe and Christine Yano. Willa Tanabe into her new role and hit the ground running with the coordination of the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival. Please help us welcome her to the hosts the JCCH Book Club on the last Monday Cultural Center. of each month.

Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program In His Words University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa student Mark Gibo, the Cultural Center’s representative to the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program, returned from a month-long trip to Ko¯be, Japan where he lived and studied to better understand his heritage and discover parts of Japan in a new and exciting way. Gibo had this to share about his experiences. By Mark Gibo

he Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program (NYCHP) has given me the opportunity Tof a lifetime. Through this program I was TOL hosts Michiko Kodama-Nishimoto and able to experience the Japanese culture first Warren Nishimoto with guest Izumi Hirano about hand by living with two Japanese host families, Surviving the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb. traveling to many of the historic sites of Japan, November 1 November 29 as well as taking classes in Japanese. Nichiren Buddhism TBA My host families were complete opposites in Hawai‘i December 6 of each other which was a good way to Kyomizu-dera in Kyoto (Guest: Bishop Shingyo Education Programs experience the cultural diversity of Japan. Imai and Eric Kawatani) at Pacific Historic Parks Through this program I was able to form November 8 (Guests: Paul Heintz) lifelong friendships with people from other Commitment to December 13 parts of the U.S., China, , Korea, Community Activism Spreading Compassion; Thailand, and of course Japan. I was able to not (Guest: James Koshiba) Aloha as a Way of Being only learn more about the Japanese culture but November 15 (Guest: Keola Beamer) cultures of other countries through these new World War II and December 20 friends I made. I was also able to form close the Nisei Soldier Buddhist Views of relationships with all my sensei. The classes (Guest: Ted Tsukiyama) Same Sex Relations are relatively small so you are able to develop November 22 (Guest: Alan Goto a strong relationship between student and Gibo and his host family at the Sayonara Party. (Back row: Hiki No: The Nation’s and Blayne Higa) teacher. They were so unique and interesting left to right) Tomohiro, Mark, Aya, Richie, Mrs. Kuzuhara. First Statewide Student December 27 that it made me actually want to go to class. (Front row: left to right)Raika, Yuuku, Mrs. Kurata. News Network TBA (Guest: Susan Yim) Not only was I able to make lifelong friendships, but also memories which will last So tune in, call in, and start thinking out loud! me a lifetime. One of the most memorable Call in your questions or comments live during experiences I had while in the Kansai region the program at (808) 941-KZOO or email anytime was a thing I actually saw on YouTube. If you at [email protected]. pretend to shoot someone by saying “Bang” Download past shows at the KZOO website. Visit that person would act out as if they were www.jcch.com for a link to all archived past shows. actually shot. The NYCHP was an experience I will never Thinking Out Loud is sponsored by Hawai‘i Council forget. It may sound a little cliché but this for the Humanities, “We the People” Initiative of the On board a boat in Kobe’s Harborland with other NYCHP National Endowment for the Humanities, University experience is truly something special and the participants. (Back row: left to right) Brian, Eryn, Kristin, of Hawai‘i Center for Japanese Studies, University of memories made will last a lifetime. Ken, Mark, Jessie. (Middle row: left to right) Michelle, Alyssa, Kitten, Panita. (Front row: left to right) Duane, Kim. Hawai‘i College of Social Sciences, and Barnes & Noble.

10 2010 Celebration of Leadership and Achievement Dinner Kakushin no Tatsujin— Masters of Innovation

Top: Shinnyo-En Taiko opens the program with an exciting performance.

(Left to right): Lenny Yajima Andrew, JCCH president & executive director; 2010 Celebration Center: CLAD honoree of Leadership and Achievement Dinner honorees Ken Hayashida, engineer and president of Kai Roy Sakuma and his student Hawaii; Satoru Abe, renowned artist; Anne Namba, fashion designer and owner of Anne Namba Aidan La Prete Powell Designs; Roy Sakuma, ukulele instructor and owner of Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios/Roy Sakuma entertain the crowd. Productions; Dave “D.K.” Kodama, chef and owner of Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar; and Bottom:Debbie Nakanelua- Curt Otaguro, JCCH chairman of the board; at the annual fundraising event. Richards, senior manager- his year’s Celebration of Leadership Anne Namba, and Roy Sakuma for government and community and Achievement Dinner honored their many accomplishments in their relations for Hawaiian Tfive Japanese American trail blazers own businesses and the community. Airlines, and Gordon who raised the bar in their respective Kagawa, JCCH board of Many people raved about the event and fields and truly define what it means directors member, shortly commented that it was one of the best after Occidental Underwriters to be Kakushin no Tatsujin—Masters CLAD events to date! The fundraiser of Hawai‘i, Ltd. won the of Innovation. also raised more than $100,000 thanks drawing for two tickets Hundreds attended the gala event that to generous table sponsorships and a on the Hawaiian Airlines took place on September 25 at the one-of-a-kind silent auction that inclu­ inaugural flight to Tokyo Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort ded a 2010 Toyota Prius! on November 17. Hawaiian & Spa Coral Ballroom. This year, the Airlines generously donated Congratulations again to this year’s Cultural Center recognized Satoru Abe, the tickets for a special honorees and to all who helped make drawing for all table sponsors. Ken Hayashida, Dave “D.K.” Kodama, Photos courtesy of Noel Curammeng and Leticia Buhr this celebration a success! of New Hope Photo

Thank you to sponsors: First Insurance Company Roy Sakuma Productions, Inc. SERVICE PROVIDERS of Hawaii, Ltd. Sansei Seafood Restaurant AKYTH, Inc. (Volunteer Dinner) Kinetic Productions, Inc. DAIMYO The Fund Development Group & Sushi Bar Reverend Irene Matsumoto (Video Production) Bank of Hawaii Goodsill Anderson Quinn Schneider Tanaka Radovich (Palolo Kwannon Temple) New Hope Photo Ministry First Hawaiian Bank & Stifel LLP Andrew & Steve R. Crocker (Silent (Photography) Hawaiian Airlines Katherine Grebe Tanaka, A Limited Liability Auction) Obun Hawaii (Printing) Island Insurance Hawaiian Host Law Company Eric Woo Design, Inc. Shinnyo-En Taiko (Opening Company, Ltd. Hawaiian Properties Ltd. T. Raymond Sekiya (Invitations, Program Performance) Sandler O’Neill Partners Hawaiian Telcom Servco Foundation and Silent Auction Rachel Sokugawa (Special Urasenke Foundation Hilton Grand Vacations Michael & Akane Shimoko Booklet Designs) Events Coordinator) of Hawai‘i Honolulu Japanese Chamber Stanley Yamagata, Business Kim Gennaula (Kapiolani MONETARY DONORS BUSHI of Commerce Insurance Services, Inc. Health Foundation) & Guy Kai Hawaii Suemori & Associates Hagi () (over $500) aio Group Atlas Insurance Agency Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Kamehameha Schools Yamada Scott Family Hawaii Association of Tamateru Kodama Foundation Insurance Professionals Cades Shutte LLP Bonny & Keith Amemiya Kai Hawaii Howard & Lynn Arimoto Marians Catering/Manoa SPECIAL DONORS Heartland Payment Services Grand Ballroom (Credit Card Processors) Akemi & Misako Kurokawa Donn Ariyoshi Ben Franklin Crafts Brennon Morioka Armstrong Builders, Ltd. Meadow Gold Dairies (Decorations/Centerpieces) Hilton Hawaiian Village Monsanto Hawaii Beach Resort & Spa Yamada Scott Family Atlas Insurance Agency Couture Jewellers Foundation Ben Franklin Crafts Anne Namba Designs (Honoree Awards) Mike Higgins (Show & Tell) Central Pacific Bank Nippon Golden Network, Inc. Hawaiian Host, Inc. Japanese Cultural Center of Clifford Projects Inc. Occidental Underwriters (Candies/Favors) Hawai‘i Kumihimo Class d.k Steak House of Hawaii, Ltd. McNeil Wilson (Kumihimo Lei) Deja Vu Surf Hawai‘i Pacific Guardian Life Communications Wayne Yoshida (Kumihimo Lei) R.M. Towill Corporation Roy Sakuma Productions Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios (CDs/Favors) (Entertainment)

11 125 Years in Hawai‘i: A Calligraphy Exhibition 442: Live with Honor, Die by Ryuho Hamano with Dignity Movie Screening In conjunction with the 125 Years in Hawai‘i: A Calligraphy Exhibition by Ryuho Hamano, September 10 four programs were presented to the public. he movie being hailed the “best docu­ Over 300 mentary ever made about the 442nd of Nisei Holehole Bushi: Song of the Canefields TRegimental Combat Team,” debuted in veterans, July 27 Hawai‘i on September 10 at the Consolidated their (Left to right) Lenny Ward 16 Theatres. The Cultural Center partnered families, Yajima Andrew, JCCH with the various Nisei veterans groups to put and supporters president & executive on a special advance screening prior to the filled the theatre for the event that included director; Franklin Odo, official opening. a special video commen­tary by ukulele author of a forthcoming virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and rare guest book on Holehole Bushi appearance by famed actor George Takei. in Hawai‘i; and Brian Niiya, JCCH director of program The film had a very successful run in the development, following the program that explored songs islands. Release date of the DVD is pending. of labor and life composed and sung by Japanese sugar plantation workers.

(Left to right) Michael Oya, Lisa Shozuya, and Reflections on 125 Years of Japanese JCCH Administrative Assistant Michelle Miyashiro Immigration August 21 welcomed guests at the special advance screening (Left to right) Dennis Ogawa, moderator; Patsy Iwasaki, on September 10. lecturer at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo and author of Hidden Hero; Kelli Nakamura, lecturer at the University Cultural Center Addresses the GLBT Japanese of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Kapi‘olani American Experience September 12 Community College and Windward Community College; Mark McNally, associate professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; and Palani Vaughan, musician and public historian following a riveting presen­ tation on Japanese immigration. It was standing-room only at the event that featured a panel of presenters and a s part of our Japanese American Social Presenters and organizers of “No Shame!” short performance by Palani Vaughan and The King’s Own Issues in Hawai‘i series, the Cultural backstage prior to the event (left to right) Micah as well as a presentation from the King’s Guard. A Center presented a program titled Inoue, Camaron Miyamoto, Pieper Toyama, Textured Lives: Barbara Kawakami, No Shame!: Talking About the Gay/Lesbian/ George Takei, Brad Altman, Josephne (Jo) Chang, Bisexual/Transgender Japanese American Japanese Immigrant Clothing, and Picture Lenny Yajima Andrew, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Bride Stories Experience in Hawai‘i to a packed ballroom Susie Roth, Christine Yano, Brian Niiya, Donald on September 12. Bentz, and Blayne Higa. August 25 The program featured a fiery keynote address (Left to right) Audrey titled “Embracing Change” by famed actor Muromoto, Textured George Takei, followed by a panel of local Lives video producer; people who related their own experiences Barbara Kawakami, with the issue of sexuality from a local author and historian; Japanese American perspective. Panelists Yoshihiko Kamo, consul general of Japan; and Akemi included Josephine (Jo) Chang, Micah Inoue, Kikumura, director of the Japanese American National Kim Coco Iwamoto, Camaron Miyamoto, and Museum prior to Kawakami’s presentation on immigrant Pieper Toyama. clothing and picture bride stories. The event drew a crowd Slam poet Jamaica of more than a hundred people in attendance. Osorio also per­ formed two of her Hamano Seal Making and Calligraphy award-winning Workshops August 28 pieces and the More than 300 people attended the No Shame! Pacific Buddhist event on September 12. Ryuho Hamano Sensei Academy Taiko The event was presented in partnership demonstrated various calli­ Ensemble, under with Da Moms, Equality Hawai‘i Foundation graphy stroke techniques the direction of through grants from the Hawai‘i People’s during his calligraphy work­ George Takei greeted audi­ Sensei Jay Toyofuku, Fund and State Equality Fund, Honpa shop on August 28. Hamano ence members and signed opened the program Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i, and the Sensei also held a hanko (seal) autographs following the with a crowd-pleasing Japanese American Citizens League— making class earlier in the discussion. performance. Honolulu Chapter. day. The workshops and exhibition were co-organized with the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu. 12 Okinawan Festival Cultural Center Receives $10,000 September 4–5 Donation from Taste of Marukai Benefit

ore than a thousand people visited the Cultural Center booth at the annual Okinawan Festival over the Labor M Day weekend. Staff and volunteers assisted event-goers in the cultural tent doing our signature hachimaki activity and distribu­ted information about the Cultural Center and Historical Gallery. Throughout the course of the festival, close to 1,200 hachimaki were made. Event staff were pleased with the number of patrons we were able to service. Thank you to the Okinawan Festival for inviting us to participate in this exciting event every year.

Marukai Wholesale Mart executives presented the Cultural Center with a check for $10,000 as a portion of the proceeds from the Taste of Marukai event held in April. (left to right): Roy Ishihara, vice president of operations of Marukai Wholesale Mart, Lenny Yajima Andrew, JCCH president & executive director, Curt Otaguro, JCCH chairman of the board, and Richard Matsu, executive vice president of Marukai Wholesale Mart. No Choice but to Follow September 18

our local poets, Jean Yamasaki Toyama, Juliet S. Kono, Ann Molokai Guzeiji Obon Festival Inoshita, and Christy Passion, came together on September 18 August 28 Ffor a special reading from their book No Choice but to Follow. Based on the traditional Japanese poetry style known as renshi, these poets spent a year writing poems, each new poem using the last line he Cultural Center was fortunate to once again partici­ of the prior poem as its title. The poets also held an autograph session pate in the Molokai Guzeiji Obon Festival on August 28, following the event. Tafter a year absence due to renovations at the temple. Education Specialist Derrick Iwata, together with volunteers Charlene Yamamoto, Kimberly Chinen and Eric Kobayashi, represented the Cultural Center and brought along our ever- popular hachimaki, and carp windsock make-and-take activi­ ties. The Cultural Center was also able to sell items from our Gift Shop, as well as solicit new mem­bers. We are very grateful to Jane Inouye, JCCH member and event organizer, and Faye Komagata of the Nuuanu Soto Mission for inviting us to parti­cipate in the Christy Passion, Audrey Muromoto, Jean Yamasaki Toyama, Brian Niiya, Juliet festival, and we look S. Kono, and Ann Inoshita were pleased to share their poetry with attendees on forward to returning September 18. in 2011.

13 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Membership benefits

Golf Benefits Security Alarm Shop manoa Grand Ballroom* 10% off all merchandise [Honolulu, Pearl City] 10% off (up to $100) on food catered [Honolulu] Hawaii Prince Golf Club* 20% off non-sale merchandise in the Pro Shop Shirokiya* Masaki Auto (does not include golf equipment and sunglasses) 10% off any day [Honolulu] 10% discount (up to $50 off, not valid and a discounted price of Weekday/Weekend with other promotions) [Honolulu] $42/$55, from regular Kama‘aina price of Restaurant Benefits Masako Formals $52/$65 respectively [Oahu] Hakone, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki* 10% off kimono dressing & picture taking Japan-Hawai‘i Ground Golf Association 20% off buffet menu [Honolulu] [Honolulu] 10% off of $50 annual membership fee (annual Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii tournament fee is automatically waived with Izakaya Nonbei Special discounts on insurance [Honolulu] membership). [Oahu] 10% off food [Honolulu] Pacific Resource Realty Inc.* Kapalua Plantation Golf Course Naniwa-Ya Ramen $500 to $7,500 closing cost credit, additional 20% discount off Kama‘aina greens and 10% off purchase [Honolulu] discount for sale or purchase over $1.5 million. cart fees at The Plantation Course at Kapalua, Prince Court, Hawaii Prince Hotel Call 721-7507 for assistance [Honolulu] non-sale retail goods in The Plantation Course Waikiki* Shop at Kapalua and one spa treatment at the 20% off buffet menu [Honolulu] Panda Travel new Kapalua Spa [Maui] Corporate rates on inter­national travel Zen Shu [Honolulu] Luana Hills Country Club 10% off [Honolulu] 10% off green fees [Oahu] Quality Health & Fitness Intro offer: $45 per session with a five session Makalei Golf Club Current Partnership/ package for $225 ($400 value) or 10% off on 2 for 1 green fees (kama‘aina rate only) Program-Related Benefits any other packages, 20% off on any supplement [Hawai‘i] $5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Sensei by dot fit [Honolulu] Olomana Golf Links Hiromi Peterson. RevoluSun 20% off Pro Shop items (some restrictions $250 off photovoltaic (PV) energy system. apply) and a member special rate of $37 on Discount on kimono dressing at our New Year’s RevoluSun will also donate $250 of each weekday golf and $45 on weekend golf [Oahu] ‘Ohana Festival, Kodomo no Hi and Shichi Go San. member purchase to the Cultural Center. Pearl Country Club Specialty Services Benefits [Honolulu] 20% discount off of regularly priced apparel Taira Chiropractic in the pro shop [Oahu] Bay View Mini Putt Complimentary consultation and 50% off Buy 1 get 1 free 18-hole round of miniature Poipu Bay Golf Course initial examination [Honolulu] golf (limit 1 free round per membership card $55 + tax green fee [] presented) [Kaneohe] Wealth Strategy Partners LLC. Pro-Am Golf Shop Complimentary financial review for busi­ Brian Y. Sato 20% off retail price on all items, except golf nesses, couples and individuals. Contact $25 discount on portrait sessions for balls and items already on sale [Honolulu] Thomas Blottenberger at (808) 371-1273 or members 65 and older [call 945-7633 for more [email protected] Pukalani Country Club information] [Honolulu] 4 players for the price of 3 (not valid from Dean Kashiwabara Physical Therapy January to March) [Maui] Free initial consultation [Honolulu] JCCH Benefits Retail Benefits Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Free one-year admission to the Cultural 10% off regular menu items for catering Center Historical Gallery exhibit Okage Sama The Art Board events [Honolulu] De as well as other Community Gallery exhibits 30% off custom picture framing [Honolulu] Hawaii Senior Life Enrichment throughout the year. BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy Association & Honolulu Shogi Club to Legacies, the Cultural 10% discount [Kaneohe] Free subscription 10% off $40 initiation fee & 10% off Center newsletter. Hakubundo yearly $20 Honolulu Shogi Club fee [Honolulu] 10% off items in the Cultural Center Gift Shop.* 10% off (except CD/DVD/magazines) [Honolulu] Hertz Corporation 20% off non-commercial translation services Martin and MacArthur Provide customer discount program (CDP) at the Cultural Center Resource Center. 10% off regular price of any furniture purchase #1884139 for special rates on car rentals at the retail stores or Furniture Showroom, 1-800-654-3131. 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Craft 10% off any custom framing job at the Framing Japan Karate Shotokai Hawaii Workshops. Workshop, and a discount on Corporate 50% discount off classes at the Cultural Center Discounts on selected Cultural Center accounts (discount not to be combined with Kenshikan Dojo [Honolulu] other offers or discounts) [Honolulu, Maui] programs, events, cultural classes, workshops Jujube Holistic Clinic and seminars. Morning Glory Free consultation & 10% off from service/ Invitations to special events and voting 15% off at the Mililani location only [Mililani] products [Honolulu] privileges. Nuimono Ken Yu Kai Kendo Club 10% off all merchandise except consignment 50% off fees ($7.50 per month) at the Cultural *Some restrictions may apply. merchandise [Honolulu] Center Kenshikan Dojo [Honolulu]

14 ikebana Membership/Donation application Membership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633, Ext. 30 Inspirations or email [email protected] NOV. 2010 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable) Yes, we/I want to be a member Legacy Member corporate Member Donor Membership t Ikebana 1 $ 15 Student (with ID) MOA Kohrinka by $ 35 Individual Earl Shimabukuro $ 50 family (Two adults, two children 17 years and under) LEGACY MEMBERSHIP $1,000 legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP $ 100 non-Profit $ 250 Supporting Business $ 500 premier Corporate $ 1,000 Imperial Corporate

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Please send payment to 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 check enclosed, payable to the JCCH charge to my: vISA MasterCard card # ______exp. ______15 Signature ______2010–2011 BOARD OF GOVERNORS NON-PROFIT ORG. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman U.S. Postage Chairman of the Board Deborah Nakagawa Paid Curt Otaguro Honolulu, HI VICe-ChaiR Permit No. 891 Treasurer/Vice Chair Edwin Koyama Lee Moriwaki 2454 South Beretania Street Members Honolulu, HI 96826 Secretary/Vice Chair David Asanuma Ronald Ushijima Ben Fukumoto Vice Chair Leighton Hara Gordon Kagawa Susan Haramoto Karen Hayashida Vice Chair Charlyn Honda Masini Neil Takekawa Rich Hosoda Vice Chair Dennis Ihara Tyler Tokioka Barbara Ishida David Kaneko At-Large Directors Susan Kitsu Bonny Amemiya Jane Komeiji Donn Ariyoshi Akemi Kurokawa Susan Eichor Susan La Vine David Erdman Michael Matsuo Glenn Inouye Michael Murakoshi Wayne Kamitaki Dawn Nakagawa Hawai‘i Representative Lori Okazaki Kyoko Kimura Ryan Okunaga Maui Representative Lisa Shozuya Michele Sunahara Rattana Soubandith Loudermilk Jay Suemori at a glance Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Eric Miura Brian Suzuki Kaua‘i Representative Justin Takaki Lance Mizumoto George Tanabe Brennon Morioka Robyn Titcomb UPCOMING EVENTS Ken Niimura Yvonne Toyoshima Christine Yano Garyn Tsuru Gregg Ushiroda Sunday, Sunday, Kristine Wada November 7 November 14 Glenn Wakai Event • 29th Event • Shichi Go San Mark Yamada Betsy Young Temari Trash —Kimono Dressing & Treasure Fair Cultural Center STAFF President & Public Programs Executive Director Coordinator November 27– Lenny Yajima Andrew Audrey Muromoto January 9 [email protected] [email protected] November 7 – 13 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 23 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 Event • Hawaii Exhibit • Things Japanese Sale Potters’ Guild Chief Operating Officer/ Education Specialist Director Of Development Derrick Iwata Ceramic Sale & Communications [email protected] Allicyn Hikida Tasaka (808) 945-7633 Ext. 25 [email protected] Programs Assistant/ (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 New Year’s IT Specialist Osho¯gatsu Workshops Director Of Finance Suann CHEN & Administration [email protected] Saturday, Caroline Okihara (808) 945-7633 Ext. 40 December 4 [email protected] Event • Shrine Administrative Assistant/ Visitation (808) 945-7633 Ext. 33 Accounting Clerk Leianne Fujimura Saturday, Director Of Program December 11 Development [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 29 Event • Ema Brian Niiya Workshop [email protected] Administrative Assistant (808) 945-7633 Ext. 32 Michelle Miyashiro TUESDAY, December 28 public relations/ [email protected] Saturday, (808) 945-7633 Ext. 30 Event • Kadomatsu membersip manager November 13 Demonstration denise tagomori park resource center Assistant Event • Kula San [email protected] nicolita (nicki) garces (808) 945-7633 Ext. 27 [email protected] Maui’s Healing (808) 945-7633 Ext. 42 Place Book Sunday, January 9 Gallery/Gift Shop Manager Staff Emeritae Reading and Event • New Year’s Christy Takamune Barbara Ishida Signing ‘Ohana Festival [email protected] Jane Kurahara (808) 945-7633 Ext. 39 Betsy Young Volunteers Coordinator Resource Center Jennifer Seki [email protected] [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 42 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 35 Gallery & Gift Shop [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 43