November 2008 | vol. 14, no. 6 LEGACIES Honoring our heritage. Embracing our diversity. Sharing our future.

Legacies is a publication of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 New Book and Exhibition Annual Report 2007 – 2008 to Highlight Please see our new format for California Hotel’s the JCCH Annual Report Hawai‘i Connection (See insert). 2454 South Beretania Street hen University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Professor Honolulu, HI 96826 Dennis Ogawa heard about a friend’s father’s tel: (808) 945-7633 last request, his interest was piqued: upon fax: (808) 944-1123 W hearing he had only weeks to live, the man requested that he be taken to the California Hotel in OFFICE HOURS despite his weakened state. How had the California Monday - Saturday Hotel become such a central part of the life of this 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. man and thousands of others in Hawai‘i like him? GALLERY HOURS The product of years of research, Dr. Ogawa’s new Tuesday - Saturday book provides the answer. Written in collaboration 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with John Blink, one of the founding executives of the California Hotel who was mentored by Sam Boyd, RESOURCE CENTER HOURS California Hotel and Casino: Hawai‘i’s Home Away from Wednesday - Friday Home tells the story of the hotel and its link to the 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Islands. Based on oral history interviews with Blink Saturday by appointment and many of the key figures in the hotel’s history, the book largely tells the story in the words of the GIFT SHOP HOURS principals. A new exhibition based on the book will Tuesday - Saturday also be featured in the Japanese Cultural Center of 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hawai‘i’s Community Gallery.

Continued on page 4 Mission Statement: To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and Thursday, future generations in the evolving November 13 Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. We do this through California Hotel relevant programming, meaningful Exhibition Opening community service and and Book Launch innovative partnerships that 10:30 am enhance the understanding and JCCH Teruya celebration of our heritage, Courtyard culture and love of the land. To guide us in this work we draw from the values found in our Japanese American traditions and the spirit of Aloha. ai ofL the centerove Dear Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Ohana, and businesses, please thank them for their Dear Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana: commitment to helping the Cultural Center. We are very pleased to report on a terrific year for our With the holiday season quickly approaching, the organization in terms of what our staff and volunteers Mahalo to Barbara Kawakami and University of Cultural Center continues to diligently work on many worked on tirelessly (the Honouliuli Pilgrimage and Hawai‘i at Mānoa Art Gallery Director Emeritus great programs and family friendly events including Internment Summit in March 2008 was 10 years in Tom Klobe for fabricating the Pride and Practicality: the Shichi Go San keiki kimono dressing and the New the making) to present to visitors and our greater Japanese Immigrant Clothing in Hawai‘i exhibit. Year’s ‘Ohana Festival – both helping to share a unique Hawai‘i ‘Ohana. For a recap of our accomplishments Mahalo also to the Sekiya of Fukuoka Hawai‘i aspect of our rich culture and heritage of the Japanese and finances from July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008, please Endowment, Nancy Frazier, and David and Bonnie American experience in Hawai‘i. see the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Annual Andrew for sponsoring the exhibit. Pride and Report insert in this issue. We offer to you this new Practicality: Japanese Immigrant Clothing in Hawai‘i Planning of these events was underway even before format for our November Legacies – a separate Annual was especially meaningful to so many elementary the Cultural Center’s Celebration of Leadership and Report surrounded by our newsletter – and welcome school children currently studying immigration, as Achievement Dinner in September. It was wonderful your feedback! it allowed them to see the actual clothing worn by to see so many supporters that evening. This year 850 Japanese immigrants. One of the highlights of the past two months has people attended the Cultural Center’s annual gala been the addition of Marisa Takahashi to our staff October hailed the return of an evening of chicken event, which honored those who have gone beyond ‘ohana as our new Public Relations and Membership skin as we presented Obake Odyssey ghost storytelling the call in their civic duty and community service. The Director. Marisa – we are very excited to have you on in memory of Dr. Glen Grant, and kindly sponsored by Cultural Center recognized Jean Ariyoshi, the first Asian board and look forward to seeing your talents take us Nippon Golden Network and Ben Franklin Crafts. We American gubernatorial First Lady in the United States; to a higher level in your area of expertise over many are thankful to Mōili‘ili Community Center for Dr. George Suzuki, a pioneer in gastroscopy techniques years. Please see Marisa’s welcome on the next page allowing us to participate in Discover Mōili‘ili, and also that provide early detection of stomach cancer in and the nice article in the Hawai‘i Herald 10/03/08 the Kaua‘i Japanese Cultural Society for letting us take the United States; Matsuo Takabuki, a financial and issue, and welcome Marisa when you see her in the part in the Matsuri Kaua’i in October. political leader in the community and corporate office or at events. honoree Armstrong Produce, a locally-owned, family In November we are very excited to release a Japanese run wholesale produce company established by Harold I am writing this in the days following our annual Cultural Center of Hawai‘i publication California Celebration of Leadership and Achievement Dinner, and Hotel and Casino: Hawai’i’s Home Away from Home by Teruya. Thank you to all of the esteemed honorees am still touched by the inspirational stories shared Dr. Dennis Ogawa and John Blink,assisted by Mike for going beyond the call, for continually serving the by our honorees: Jean Ariyoshi, Dr. George Suzuki, Gordon. The corresponding historical exhibit on the community, and for your tremendous leadership in Kristen Yamamoto who spoke on behalf of her California Hotel is one that all Vegas enthusiasts inspiring others to greatness. grandfather Matsuo Takabuki, and Mark Teruya of must see! Please help support the Cultural Center by We also greatly appreciate our volunteers, sponsors Armstrong Produce. One of our service providers at purchasing multiple copies of the book which is timed and donors. Even during the tough economic times, the dinner said that as a student at Kamemameha perfectly for Christmas giving during the holiday these companies and individuals generously stepped Schools, he was very familiar with the name “Matsy season. With drive-through pick-ups scheduled up to help the Cultural Center share our mission to Takabuki.” He and his fellow students had a general for book orders every Saturday and Sunday from share our history and heritage with present and future idea of why Mr. Takabuki was such a prominent November 15 to December 21, we are making it as generations, while embracing our diverse community. figure at Kamehameha Schools, but until he saw the convenient as possible to acquire first editions of the video, he had no idea of the depth of Mr. Takabuki’s California Hotel book. The Board of Directors would also like to welcome its contributions to Hawai‘i. Similar feedback from newest member Ken Niimura. Ken is the President of guests on how much they enjoyed the event, and We would like to dedicate Today’s Thought (see page 3) to the Boyd family – who continues ITO EN (USA) Inc. His leadership, experience and passion learned about these leaders’ impact on Hawai‘i for the Japanese culture will make a great addition to makes all the personal time the planning committee Mr. Sam Boyd’s legacy of keeping aloha alive at the California Hotel. the Board’s already strong commitment to serving the (led by Susan Kitsu and Tyler Tokioka), as well as community. staff and volunteers, gave to the event even more And to all you parents of seven, five and three year worthwhile. Mahalo to you, our supportive members, olds, don’t forget to sign up for Shichi Go San kimono To all of you, our wonderful members, I wish you a safe Board of Directors and Board of Governors, and the dressing and Shinto blessing on November 9. and happy holiday season surrounded by friends and hundreds of family, friends and business associates family. of our honorees, who came from neighbor islands, Happy Holidays to you all and mahalo again for your the mainland, and Italy to help us celebrate. Our treasured membership! silent auction was a huge financial success thanks to Aloha, Waynele Yu and her team of volunteers who came on multiple weekends and evenings to coordinate the Aloha, auction. Please take a moment to peruse the article on the gala dinner which includes our committee, and the Kansha section listing our supporters, including Eric K. Martinson silent auction donors. If you know these individuals Lenny Yajima Andrew Chairman, Board of Directors President/Executive Director

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Today’s IntroducWelcomeing Board MEMBER Thought Ken Niimura Please welcome Ken Niimura to the Japanese Cultural Center “ALOHA” “It is of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana as its 19th member of the Board of Directors. the unconditioned Niimura came to the Islands in 2001 as Vice President of ITO EN desire to promote the (USA) Inc., and swiftly took on the role as President one year true good of other later. people in a friendly Niimura is also active in the Nippon Club, Japan America Society spirit out of a sense of Hawaii and Urasenke Foundation’s Konnichi Kai. Niimura of kinship.” and his wife, Tomoko, have two children. During his free time, This, according Niimura enjoys tennis, golf and skiing. to a sermon by Dr. Abraham Introducing Akaka, minister of Interim Special Events Coordinator Kawaiaha‘o Church, is the meaning Alan S. Okimoto of aloha. Alan S. Okimoto joined the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i In our divided as its Interim Special Events Coordinator in July 2008. world, we “This is an exciting opportunity. I have always wanted to give desperately need back to Hawai‘i’s Japanese American community and this aloha – a sense of position allows me to do just that,” Okimoto said. “I’m looking forward to being a contributing member of the JCCH team.” kinship, coming from the belief that Prior to joining the JCCH, Okimoto was most recently the we all belong to Member Services Director of the Hawaii Transportation Association (HTA) where he coordinated members’ meetings, only one race: the assisted with annual spring and conference golf tournaments, human race.” and worked with sponsors, exhibitors, hotel staff and show producers to organize HTA’s annual conference trade show.

Introducing Public Relations/Membership Director Marisa L. Takahashi Marisa L. Takahashi hit the ground running when she joined the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i as its new Public Relations/ Membership Director in September 2008. With a love for the Japanese culture and a background in media and public relations, she quickly transitioned into her role at JCCH. “My grandparents and parents taught me to be proud of my heritage; to embrace both my Japanese and Danish backgrounds,” said Takahashi. “I am proud to be working at the JCCH, a place rich in culture that encourages one to honor their ancestors, and at the same time, inspire and share who we are with the future generations in Hawai‘i. Takahashi most recently worked at HMSA as a Community & Public Relations Program Specialist. She also was a News Reporter and Producer at KITV4/ABC News for four years.

3 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Resource Center Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday by appointment. Photos courtesy Corporation

Sam Boyd standing in front of Mahalo Party (1986) — an annual thank you party for Roger Paglinawan (1985), Director of Food and Beverage at the California Hotel & Casino patrons of the California Hotel & Casino; more than 2500 California Hotel and Casino, with Sam (left) and Bill (right) Boyd. (1975) people in attendance.

In addition to Blink, the book includes the recollections of chef New Book and Exhibition Roger Paglinawan, whom Sam Boyd brought from Hawai‘i to put to Highlight California Hotel’s in a local style menu at the hotel, long time bellmen Ron Planck Hawai‘i Connection and David Martin, Hawai‘i-born cocktail waitress Laura Welchman, and restaurant operator Herb Yamagata. Also included is the role Continued from page 1 of the Hawai‘i travel agents and tour operators, including the story of Herbert Tanaka. Of special note is the role of Jackie Kitagawa. “The California Hotel is an amazing phenomenon, thriving against A retired Hilo schoolteacher, his agency sent the largest number the odds and traditional market beliefs,” writes Ogawa. “Sam Boyd of Hawai‘i people to the Cal, thanks in no small part to his corps and his staff took the business principle of knowing a community of retired schoolteacher escorts who took special care of their and the people who live in that community to a new level and customers. The recollections of Kitagawa and several of his escorts created the number-one travel destination for Hawai‘i people. It is are included in the book as well. a story worth telling.” Eventually, the Cal became “a profitable casino beyond everyone’s The book is dedicated to Sam Boyd and begins with a foreword dreams… a place so popular that guests routinely say the best by Sam’s son and current executive chairman Bill Boyd. Through time to see old friends—sometimes the only times they ever see Bill, we learn of Sam Boyd’s own Hawai‘i connection: as a young them—are at weddings, funerals, and at the California Hotel.” The man in the 1930s, he and his family had lived in Honolulu, while success of the Cal led to growth of Boyd Gaming, which acquired he worked under Hisakichi Hisanaga, a prominent Hilo based or built several new properties in the next decade. Today, Boyd businessman. He would never forget the lessons he learned there. Gaming is one of the largest gaming companies in the world. In 1941, Sam Boyd arrived in Las Vegas and over the next three The book is being published by the Japanese Cultural Center of decades, owned and/or operated a string of Vegas properties. Hawai‘i (JCCH), which will also be opening an exhibition on the In 1971, he was part of a group that opened up the Union Plaza history of the California Hotel on November 13 to coincide with Hotel, then the largest casino in the world. Upon leaving the Union the release of the book. The exhibition, sponsored by Nippon Plaza a few years later, in 1975, he opened the California Hotel in Golden Network, Vacations Hawaii, and Kyo-Ya Hotel & Resorts, will at the age of 65. feature colorful photographs and nostalgic objects that tell the But with a less than desirable location and a somewhat story of the Cal and its connection to Hawai‘i.The exhibition will undercapitalized property, the new hotel struggled. “After about a travel to neighbor islands and to the mainland subsequent to its year it was really tough,” writes Boyd. “Not that we weren’t getting run at the Cultural Center. business, but it was very difficult and we were struggling.” “The story of the Cal and the people of Hawai‘i is an important Then one day, his father said to him, “You know, we’re going to part of our local culture and history,” said JCCH President/Executive need a niche market here and that’s going to be Hawai‘i. We’re Director Lenny Yajima Andrew. “We are happy to be publishing this going to make the California Hotel Hawai‘i’s home away from book in time for Christmas, since it will make the perfect holiday home.” This would prove to be a fateful decision. gift.” The rest of the book tells the story of the bond that grew between All proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards supporting the people of Hawai‘i and the distant casino: the local style food, the programs of the JCCH Resource Center in its mission of the “omiyage,” the Hawai‘i tour companies and escorts, the “Mahalo building and preserving a collection of material chronicling Parties,” and the rest. “Sam Boyd and the early California executives the experiences of Hawai‘i’s Japanese Americans and sharing took risks, worked hard, and believed in an outlook that not only that collection and knowledge through research, programs, embraced but embodied the aloha spirit,” writes Ogawa. exhibitions, publications, and other media. ~ Brian Niiya, Resource Center Director

4 Due to the anticipated demand for the book California Hotel and Casino: Hawai‘i’s Home Away from Home, JCCH will be having special weekend drive-through pick-ups for those wishing to purchase the book. These pick-ups will take place on Saturdays and Sundays between the book’s release and Christmas – beginning November 15 and ending on December 21. The pick-up hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For your convenience, the location of the pick-ups will be in the driveway right in front of the Cultural Center.

Please note that there will be no members’ discount for those who purchase books to be picked up at the drive-through. The members’ 10% discount will be available in the Gift Shop only.

Drive-Through Pick-Up Order Form Please use this form if you would like to pick up your book(s) at the weekend drive-through pick-ups.

Name Address City State Zip

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# of books @ $20 per book: Tax of 4.712% (tax applies to all sales in Hawaii; out-of-state sales are tax-exempt): Total: Thursday, November 13 Enclosed is my check payable to JCCH California Hotel Please charge my credit card: Visa Mastercard Exhibition Opening Account # Expiration Date: and Book Launch Signature

10:30 a.m. Once your payment has been processed, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will either call or e-mail JCCH Teruya Courtyard you to confirm when your books will be available for pick-up. For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633 or email [email protected]. Please return this form and payment to the: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, Please join us for the JCCH fax to (808) 944-1123. members’ reception for the book Thank you for supporting the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i! and exhibition The California Hotel and Casino: Hawai‘i’s Home Mailing Book Order Form Away from Home on Thursday, Please use this form if you would like to have your book(s) mailed to address. November 13 at 10:30 a.m. This will be your first opportunity to Name Address purchase the book and to see City State Zip the exhibition. Authors Dennis Phone Number E-mail Ogawa and John Blink will be there to sign your copy of the # of books @ $20 per book: Tax of 4.712% (tax applies to all sales in Hawaii; out-of-state sales are tax-exempt): book. Boyd Gaming founder S hipping and Handling Cost: subtotal: Bill Boyd will also make a special 1st Book: $6 shipping: appearance at the opening. 2 or more books: $6 shipping & handling + $4 per each additional book TOTAL:: Enclosed is my check payable to JCCH The book will be released to the Please charge my credit card: Visa Mastercard general public on November 14, Account # Expiration Date: so members will have a head start on their Christmas gifts for Signature 2008! Please order now before the first printing runs out. For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633 or email [email protected]. Please return this form and payment to the: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, fax to (808) 944-1123. Thank you for supporting the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i! 5 REWIND Celebration of Leadership and Achievement dinner

This year’s Celebration of Thank You to Sponsors: Leadership and Achievement SHOGUN Dinner honored those who have gone Beyond the Call – people and companies who have always given 110%.

The gala event, presented by the JCCH DAIMYO Betty Fujioka Family Mokihana Travel Special Donors at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Galiher DeRobertis Ono Monsanto Hawaii Jean Ariyoshi Ballroom on September 27, recognized Armstrong Produce, Ltd. Go For Broke National N&K CPAs, Inc. Ben Franklin Crafts three individuals and a local corporation, Atlas Insurance Agency Education Center Neiman Marcus ITO EN (USA), Inc. all of which have strengthened our Bank of Hawaii Goodsill Anderson Quinn Nippon Golden Hawaiian Host, Inc. & Stifel LLP Network, Inc. communities, excelled in their field First Hawaiian Bank Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Obun Hawaii, Inc. of expertise, and inspired generations Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. Hawaii Superferry Occidental Underwriters Monetary Donors to come. Matsuo Takabuki Hawaiian Host, Inc. of Hawaii, Ltd. (over $500) Hawaiian Properties, Ltd. Warren H. Ohira, DDS Tamura Super Market ABC Stores A crowd of 850 people joined Hilton Hawaiian Village Pacific International Urasenke Foundation F.E. Trotter, Inc. the JCCH as it recognized Jean Ariyoshi, Beach Resort & Spa Center for High of Hawaii (2 tables) First Insurance Company Horizon Lines, Inc. Technology Research the first Asian American gubernatorial Yamada Scott Family Fund of Hawaii, Ltd. Imanaka Kudo & Fujimoto, Rehabilitation Hospital First Lady in the United States; Dr. GGP Ala Moana LLC LLLC Foundation BUSHI Takeshi Hoshino George Suzuki, a pioneer in gastroscopy International Express, Inc. Roberts Hawaii, Inc. Kamehameha Schools techniques that provide aio Group Val & Cynthia Iwashita Schneider Tanaka Radovich Trustees early detection of stomach cancer in the American Savings Bank Kamehameha Schools Andrew & Tanaka, A Jean E. Rolles Living Trust Donn & Lynne Ariyoshi (2 tables) Limited United States; Matsuo Takabuki, a financial Teruya Brothers, Ltd. Governor George R. Ariyoshi Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda Liability Law Company and political leader in the community and Juichi Toda Armstrong Builders, LLC Loudermilk-Sunahara Servco Foundation Zephyr Insurance Company, corporate honoree Armstrong Produce, Armstrong Produce, Ltd. ‘Ohana Sony Hawaii Company Inc. a locally-owned, family run wholesale (3 tables) McCorriston Miller Mukai Matsuo Takabuki produce company established by Harold BFS, Inc. - Ben Franklin MacKinnon LLP The ConAm Group Crafts (2 tables) Teruya. Meadow Gold Dairies Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu Cades Schutte LLP M. Miura Store, Inc. UBS Financial Services, Inc. Chinen & Arinaga Financial In addition to a memorable evening, MMM Insurance Watanabe Ing LLP Group, Inc. Services, Inc. Yamko Truck Lines the Cultural Center raised $152,000 thanks Ernst & Young LLP to generous table and silent auction sponsors. Congratulations to this year’s honorees and dōmo arigatō to all who helped to make this a successful celebration!

BEYONDTHE CALL 6 upcoming EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Saturday, December 6 Come talk story with some of Hawai‘i’s most well-known authors. The Japanese 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will host the Holiday Book Fair event on Saturday, December 6. Authors JCCH Teruya Courtyard will discuss their books and answer questions from the audience. Books will Free Admission be available for purchase at the JCCH Gift Shop and authors will be able to autograph copies after the panel discussion.

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May Lei Barros Edwin Koyama Ryan Satogata UchinaAnchu Diaspora: Memories, Denise Bee Michele Koyama Kathleen Continuities, and Constructions Johnson Chao Brett Kumabe Shimabuku (Social Process in Hawai‘i, Volume 42) Lia Conner Patrick Lott Traci Shimomi edited by Joyce Chinen Jessica Crocker Yvette Matsumoto Lisa Shozuya Steven Crocker Cami Mikami Myra Shozuya This volume looks at various aspects of Maggie Driscoll Jill Misawa Ann Stephen Guardian of the Sea: Jizo of the Sea the Uchinaanchu Diaspora, but mainly as Hoala Greevy Dane Nakagawa Yvonne Toyoshima by John R.K. Clark it relates to Hawai‘i. It considers the social Karen Griffen Dara Nakagawa Kristina Uyeno and cultural elements that Okinawan Jizo is a guardian deity in Japan, known to Stephany Ho Dean Nakagawa Teri Watanabe emigrants carried with them from their protect children and travelers. This book John Hoshino Marian Nakashima Michelle Whitt homeland of Uchinaa, the traditions and delves into how a group of Issei shoreline Karen Hoshino Seiko Nishida Debbie Yamada customs they maintained or continued to fishermen from the Honolulu Japanese Yi Yong Huang Martha Nobriga Charlene Yamamoto perpetuate and the new patterns, practices Casting Club set up dozens of Jizo statues Linda Ispen Lori Okazaki Cathy Yamane and organizations they constructed. along the O‘ahu coast to help service their Mylinda Ispen Sheila O’Keefe Brandon Yokota community by warning of dangerous Lianne Kitajima Pualani Ortiz Dawn Young fishing and swimming sites. Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Kammy Kodama Karl Sakamoto Colin Yu Traditions in Hawai‘i by The Japanese Women’s Society One Cup Rice Foundation Celebration of Leadership & by Hazel Kazuko Arii Ho Achievement Dinner Planning Committee In order to help preserve the unique A collection of short stories offering insight Japanese traditions and culture in Hawai’i, Overall Co-Chairs Finance Chair into one woman’s journey through life. the Japanese Women’s Society Foundation Susan Kitsu Tyler Tokioka Readers will laugh at childhood antics, Kokoro book committee compiled the Tyler Tokioka Program Co-Chairs be moved by touching memories, and information featured in this book. Kokoro: Silent Auction Chair Debbie Nakagawa reminisce about their childhood days Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawai‘i Waynele Yu Charlyn Honda Masini growing up in Hawai‘i. Five generations provides explanations of various customs, of family stories will remind readers to traditional celebrations, Japanese crafts, Video Chair Table Sales Chair appreciate their roots and be grateful to etiquette, Japanese cuisine and more. Ryan Kawamoto Dean K. Hirata those who made it all possible for the Registration Co-Chairs Decorations Chair younger generations. WASHINGTON PLACE, A FIRST LADY’S Jill Suzuki Robyn Titcomb STORY by Jean Ariyoshi Dawn Nakagawa Public Relations Chair THE Japanese in Hawai‘i: Okage Sama Volunteers Chair Cedric Yamanaka De In a warm and personal memoir, Former Justin Takaki by Dorothy Ochiai Hazama, Jane Okamoto First Lady Jean Ariyoshi shares her story Komeiji (reissue) of her years at Washington Place, the This popular book written by two local state’s gubernatorial mansion. Running Nisei explores the sense of gratitude and all through the book is the quintessential appreciation that Japanese have for their American success story – we are also past. The book chronicles the Japanese introduced to a multi-generational family in Hawai‘i, who through their struggles, encompassing immigrant grandparents established a strong foundation for adhering to “old country” traditions. their children. Okage Sama De was first published in 1986 and has been updated for 2008.

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Mato Yuen Dean Asahina Shigeru & Grace Hotoke Ronald & Etsuko Kurokawa $1,000 - $2,999 David Z. & Bertha S. Masao & Elaine I. Matsumoto Alice Tando Gene Asahina Fukuo & Frances Ideta Clifford & Janette Kusunoki Donn R. Ariyoshi Arakawa Rose T. & George J. Baker T. & Kazue K. Dennis Asai Walter & Sylvia Ifuku Carole Kuwahara George R. Ariyoshi Vivian Arakawa Matsumoto Taniguchi Manabu & Fumiyo Asaoka James & Marian N. Iha Hovey Lambert Armstrong Builders LLC Wallace T. Arasato Toshiya Matsumoto Lionel T. & Janice M. Tashiro Nancy T. & Lynn Asaoka Dennis T. Ihara Takie Lebra* Cades Schutte LLP Hiroshi & Sue Arisumi Robert Midkiff Isamu & Barbara Tatsuguchi Linda Asato Edith & Leonard Ihori Katherine Lee Chinen & Arinaga Financial Roy K. & Patricia Arita Katsugo & Laura M. Miho Hisako Tatsumoto Richard & Shigeko Asato Stanley K. & Betty S. Ikeda* Darrell & Alice Lim Group Inc. Audrey Y. Asahina Marie Nakanishi Milks & Michael Tokunaga Robert Y. & June Asato Haruko Ikehara Calvin & Margaret Lyau The ConAm Group Dennis Asai William Milks Betty Totoki Wendy Asato Wilfred T. & June R. Ikemoto Lyle S. Hosoda & Associates Susan Eichor Nancy T. & Lynn Asaoka Clayton S. & Aileen K. Elizabeth N. Toyofuku Associated Steel Workers Ltd. Lorraine K. Imade LLC Ernst & Young Shawn Benton Mimura James T. Tsuji Big Save Inc. Charles & Naomi Imai D.K. & Sheila A. Betty Fujioka Family Karleen C. Chinen Randal M. Mita Blossom Tyau David & Judi Bramlett Teri Imai* Makahanaloa Galiher De Robertis Ono, Ronald K.S. Chung & May Greg S. & Clare Miyashiro Michael Uechi, M.D. Ellen Godbey Carson & Stacey Imamura Sumi Makey Attorneys at Law, Law Tamashiro Bernard Y. & Elise Y. Trudy Uechi Robert Carson Godbey Lawrence Inaba Michael & Tomoko Malaghan Corporation DK Restaurants Mochizuki Dorothy T. Urada Joyce Chinen Mitsuyuki Inaba & Hisako Henry & Gladys T. Martin The Go For Broke National Marian Adelle Donohue Kenneth & Kazue Morimoto Yaso & Wynne Ushigome Karleen C. Chinen Kakai Marukai Corporation Educational Foundation Manuel Jr. & Nancy Emiliano Catherine S. Morishige Ronald Ushijima Ronald K.S. Chung & May Howard & Yaeko Inoue Barbara C. Marumoto Center Chisato N. Emmos Lee & Lori Moriwaki Marjorie M. Uyehara Tamashiro Cary Isaki Claire Marumoto Goodsill Anderson Quinn Joyce K. Endo & Terri R. Marcia Morse Albert T. Wataoka Joel & Sumako Cohn Irene K. Isara George & Joan M. Masaki & Stifel Wong Gregg E. Mueller Charles & Betsy M. Watarai Conrad Enterprises Inc. Larry & Beatrice Isemoto Helene S. Masinag Hawaii Superferry Akira & Hazel Fujimoto Hideo & Teruko Murakami Wharton Public Relations LLC David E.K. & Katherine Harriet H. Iseri Alfred & Charlyn Honda Hawaiian Properties Ltd. Annette Y. & Larry H. Seichi & Fusayo Nagai Warren & Lisa C. Wong Sachie Cooper Lorey M. Ishihara Masini Horizon Lines Fujinaka Claude T. & Maisie N. Lillian Noda Yajima Yuko Crocker Masako Ishihara Takashi & Eleanor Masuda Imanaka Kudo & Fujimoto Hiroyuki & Stella S. Fujioka Nagaishi Edward & Alberta Yamada Betty Dela Cuesta Hachiro & Lei R. Ishizu Harold Masumoto & Sylvia International Express Inc. Aileen S. & Aimee Fujitani Tsugio & Noriko Nakafuji Tsuneyoshi Yamada Mendl Djunaidy Hisashi & Frances Ito Yuen Val & Cynthia Iwashita Yoshiko Furuhashi Doris Nakagawa Harry K. & Shirley H. Gary Doi Etsuko (Eddy) Iwamura Kimiye & Lynn Masumoto Kamehameha Schools Kelli Furushima Thomas & Janet Nakai Yamakawa Steven G. & Janice Doi Marion Iwane Alice M. Masutani Kamehameha Schools George & Anne Furuuchi Carl T. & Sachiko J. Carol N. & Lynne Yamamoto Beth Sunahara Dominik George H. & Sylvia T. Iwasaki Gladys Matoi & Kara Mark Trustees Cyril K. Goshima, M.D. Nakamura Katsuo & Jean Yamashiro Manuel Jr. & Nancy Emiliano Keith & Theresa Iwasaki* Stanley & Kay Matsuda* Kobayashi Sugita & Goda Clifford & Clara Goto Herbert & Hiroko Nakamura Lillian Y. Yano Joyce K. Endo & Terri R. Jean F. Izu Richard Y. Matsui & Raina Faye M. Koyanagi Florence K. Goto Hideki & Irene T.O. Rodney T. Yasunari Wong Jack Endo Electric Inc K. Fujitani Michele Loudermilk Leighton M. Hara, Esq. Nakamura Marjie Yokoyama Phil & Janice Fong Christine S. Jackson Joe S. & Florence Matsukawa M. Miura Store Inc. Randolph Hara Masue F. Nakamura Byron K. Yoshina Ethel Fujieki* Karen Kaisan Bruce & Ruby Matsumoto Manoa Grand Ballroom Linda Harada Helen K. Nakano Marjorie Yoshioka Akira & Hazel Fujimoto Bruce T. & Frances Kaji Glenn A. & Jo Ann H. McCorriston Miller Mukai Tokio & Betty Harada Katherine K. Namba Ernest & Marion Yuasa Annette Y. & Larry H. Trent K. Kakuda Matsumoto MacKinnon Nathan M. & Jitsuko Edith Nariyoshi Heeny S.H. & Linda Yuen Fujinaka Franklin & Jeanette Kam Hiromu & Hiroko Matsumoto Joyce A. Mitsunaga Hashimoto Harriet Natsuyama Stanley H. & Janet M. Zisk Hiroyuki & Stella S. Fujioka Melvin & Joann Kam* Masao & Elaine I. Matsumoto MMM Insurance Services Inc. Denise M. Hayashi Joanne M. Ninomiya Alfreida F. Fujita Allen & Carol Kamemoto Michael P. & Theolinda Michihiko & Bernice Nisei Building Maintenance SPECIAL Henry T. & Beverly T. Fujita Yonetoshi & Sarah Kamida Matsumoto Mokihana Travel In memory of Jack Arii N&K CPAs Inc. Hayashida Co. Inc. Aileen S. & Aimee Fujitani Constance & Claire Kamimura Rose T. & George J. HCCS Consulting Associates Robert & Eva Nishida - Doris Arii (Donors) Gladys N. Fujiuchi Douglas S. & Mary Y. Kamiya Matsumoto Robert & Janette Nagao In memory of Lawrence Neiman Marcus Takejiro & Ruby Higa Satoru & Gertrude Nishida Leslie & Debra Fujiwara Clyde M. Kanazawa Cheryl Matsumura Warren & Michiko Higa Donald & Joyce Nishiiye Shoichi Uruu - May Leiko Richard T. & Terri T. Fukuda Tadashi & Sadako T. Kaneko Warren & Linda Matsunaga* Obun Hawaii Inc. Imamura-Uruu (Donors) Occidental Underwriters of Herbert T. & Jane Y. Hirata Margaret Y. Oda, Ed.D. Robert K. Fukuda & Anna Yukie Kaneta Jon & Pat Matsuo* Hawaii Ltd. Roy & Frances Hirayasu Ethel A. Oda & Daniel OKAGE SAMA DE K. Arii Harold H. & Elizabeth Michael I. & Kathy Kiehm Warren H. Ohira Betty F. Hirozawa Anderson June E. Fukumitsu Karimoto Matsuo Sadao & Jean Honda Dean M. Ohata In memory of Sueko & Seichi Dawn & Royce Fukumoto* Miles Kasahara* Janet N. Matsuoka John & Nancy Oshiro Mato and Sam Nishimura Pacific International Center Jacqueline H. Horii Robert & Elaine Oishi Yoshiko Furuhashi Noriko Kasahara Dana S. Oda McKay & Darcy James & Marian N. Iha Walter T. & Tsuruyo Okamoto - Richard N. Mato Melvin Furukawa Richard & Patsy Kataoka B. McKay for High Technology (Associates) Research Dennis T. Ihara Shoji Okazaki Yoshiko S. Furumizo Hiroshi & Kathryn Kato Heidi A. Meeker Stacey Imamura Irene M. Oki May Leiko Imamura-Uruu George & Anne Furuuchi Dawn Kawada & Peter Pete & Doris Merrifield* Schneider Tanaka Radovich (Donors) Andrew & Tanaka, a Hachiro & Lei R. Ishizu Sakiko Okihara Edith M. Furuya Tsukazaki Clyde & Ann Mikuni Limited Liability Law Marion Iwane Kumiko Okimoto LEGACY MEMBERS Howard & Tomeyo Furuya Irene Kawaguchi Marie Nakanishi Milks & George H. & Sylvia T. Iwasaki Misao Okuda Alvin & Karen Fuse Patricia T. & Yoshimi William Milks Company Donn Ariyoshi Jean F. Izu Warren Ono, M.D. Geolabs Inc. Kawahara Clayton S. & Aileen K. Servco Foundation Susan Eichor Japanese American National Helen S. Otoshi Pam Gomes Stanley M. & Kayleen M. Mimura Sony Hawaii Company Stephen Kagawa Museum Kazuko Oyama Clifford & Clara Goto Kawamura Randal M. Mita Stuart S. Nakamoto, M.D. Inc. Wayne Kamitaki Clair Jones Fusako Oyasato Karen A. Yamamoto Hackler Thomas & Irene Kawamura Daniel & Terry Mitsuda Teruya Brothers Ltd. Jane T. Lyman Irene Kaichi PACRIM Marketing Group Inc. Doris Hara* Kie Kawano & Yoko Ota Shigeko Mitsunaga

8 - Kansha donor list (continued) Donations are from August - September 2008 WishKibo CORNER Every little bit helps, which is Roy & Catherine Miyahira Dick H. Okaji Koichi & Noriko Tadokoro Adam Wedemeyer DoubleTree Alana Hotel- Lounge why the Kibo- (“wish”) Corner Koichi & Pansy Miyamoto Walter T. & Tsuruyo Sadae Tagami Norma Wilson Waikiki Little People Hawaii Mary T. Miyamoto Okamoto Winifred E. & Donna Mae Neal & Natalie Wu Down to Earth Luana Hills Country Club was created. Listed below Greg S. & Clare Miyashiro Nancy Okazaki & Albert Tajiri Mark Yamada Emily Ebina M. Miura Store Inc. are items or services that Kazuaki & Janet Miyashita Okazaki Kay Takaezu Tsuneyoshi Yamada Executive Chef Manoa Valley Theatre can help the JCCH. Bernard Y. & Elise Y. Shoji Okazaki Kikue Takagi Wendy Yamaguchi Fairmont Specialty Marians Catering Mochizuki Irene M. Oki Carol Mae K. Takahashi Harry K. & Shirley H. The Festival Companies Marukai Corporation Thanks to all who have Stella Moon Sakiko Okihara Marisa Takahashi & Justin Yamakawa - Royal Hawaiian Center Robert Masuda - Ramsay Y. Mori Alan S. Okimoto Amador Art & Jennifer Iwasaki Lulee Fisher Maui Divers of Hawaii dba contributed to our Kibo Corner! Betty & Ronald Morikawa Kumiko Okimoto Tod Takahashi Yamamoto* Hisayo Fukuda Maui Divers Jewelry Thomas T. Moriki Ray & Annette Okimoto George S. Takakawa & Carol N. & Lynne Yumiko Gillespie McDonald’s Restaurants If you are interested in donating Kenneth & Kazue Morimoto Ryan Okunaga Lisa Wong Yamamoto Global Village of Hawaii any of the following, please Catherine S. Morishige Omotesenke Domonkai May & Derick Takamine Craig Yamamoto & Lisa Alan Masato Goda Michel’s at the Colony Surf Marcia Morse Hawaii Janet Takamune Ouchi-Yamamoto Gold’s Gym Miramar At Waikiki call Michelle Miyashiro, Michiko Motooka Olga Omoto Harry M. & Karen S. Mabel S. Yamamoto Gucci America Harue Moriyama Office Assistant, at Karl Murai Toshio Omura Takane Ethel H. Yamane Gyotaku Japanese Motoshige Family (808) 945-7633, ext. 30. Patricia Murakami Amy Osaki Beatrice & Walter Takara Edwin & Kuniko Yamashiro Restaurant Mountain Apple Company Kenneth & Charlotte Roy & Jeannette Oshima Lisa & Guy Takata Katsuo & Jean Yamashiro Hakkei Yoko Murakami Laptop Computer Muraoka Emi Oshiro June I. Takemoto Gay Yamashita Halekulani Eimi Nagai Seichi & Fusayo Nagai John & Nancy Oshiro Takeshi Takemoto Akiharu & Frances E. Yano* HASR Wine Company Carol Nagano (older laptop with operating Claude T. & Maisie N. Masaru & Kiyoko Oshiro Shigeyoshi & Toyoko Christine R. Yano & Scott Keiko Hatano Deborah K. Nakagawa system pre-Windows Vista) Nagaishi Roy T. Ota Takeuchi Wilson Hawaii Karate Association Natural Wellness Center Richard S. & Arlene M. Waichi & Jane Ouye Michael & Gwendolyn James & Eleanor Yano* Inc. Nippon Golden Network to connect with a projector Nagamine Kazuko Oyama Tamaru Jim & Lori M. Yano* Hawaii Nature Center Inc. in the JCCH Gallery. Cherie Nagao & Eric Fusako Oyasato George & Emeline Lillian Y. Yano Hawaii Nikkei History Occidental Underwriters of Kajioka* James & Cathy R. Peters Tamashiro Rodney T. Yasunari Editorial Board Hawaii Ltd. Lighting Kits Ralston & Pauline Nagata David & Carol Pratt Dave & Melissa Tamura Gwen N. O. & Paul Yokota Hawaii Opera Theatre Margaret Ogawa for JCCH photo shoots Tsugio Nakafuji Ayako Reed Eileen H. Tamura Satoru & Ruth Yonamine Hawaii Superferry Raymond K. Ohta Doris Nakagawa Nancy Roach George & Willa Tanabe Shikumi & Lillian R. Yoshida Hawaiian Airlines Grant K. & Lori N. Okazaki and film projects. Midori & H. Irene Nakahara Robert M. Kaya Builders Inc. Carl T. Tanaka Yukio & Lillian Yoshikawa Hawaiian Chip Company Alan S. Okimoto Yukio & Nora U. Nakahira Cole Sadamoto & Kevin Earl Tanaka Laine Yoshimoto Hawaiian Waters Adventure Norman Osumi Lightweight Folding Tables Thomas & Janet Nakai Schiermann Fred Y. Tanaka Rodney M. Yoshimoto Park Wayne Oyama for JCCH outreach events. Craig & Betty Ann Ken & Kumiko Saiki Hisashi Tanaka & Jeanette Byron K. Yoshina Hee Hing Restaurant & Pacific Beach Hotel Nakamoto* James H. & Muriel Saito Yuen Shigeo Yoshinaga Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Pacific Gallery & Frames Ryo & Lei Nakamoto Roy Saito Toshiaki & Mitsuyo Tanaka Alice Yoshiyama Lunch & Crab Pau Spam LLC Carl T. & Sachiko J. Linda S. Sakagawa Alice Tando Daniel Jr. & Delmay Hilton Hawaiian Village Paul Brown Salon and Spa Nakamura Alan Sakaida Baker T. & Kazue K. Yoshizumi Beach Resort & Spa Pure Joy Day Spa Francis & Grace Nakamura Gerard Sakamoto & Dennis Taniguchi Darell & Barbara Young Hino Hairstyles & Wigs Charles & Claire Richardson Herbert & Hiroko Nakamura Ideta Brian & Jan Taniguchi Freda J. Young Dean Hirata & Family Hideki & Irene T.O. Judy Sakamoto Tokio Taniguchi Kazuko Yoza Hokulia Roberts Hawaii Inc. Mahalo To Our Nakamura Helen T. Sako Kazue M. Tanimoto Waynele & Colin Yu Hollywood Theaters Robyn Buntin of Honolulu Masue F. Nakamura Katherine K. Sano Roy S. & Frances T. Tanouye Ernest & Marion Yuasa Honolulu Academy of Arts Roy Sakuma Productions Corporate Members Roy T. & Etsuko Nakamura Lance T. & Shelley K. Santo Gary & Allicyn Tasaka Gavin Makoto Yukitomo Honolulu Printmakers Inc. Brian & Karen Nakashima Samuel & Jane Sarae Lionel T. & Janice M. Tashiro Stanley H. & Janet M. Zisk Honolulu Theatre for Youth RSVP Style LLC George & Norma Nakasone Claire Sato Hiroshi & Aster Tateishi Frederick A. & Kay K. Honolulu Zoo Society Lei Saito Gary & Judy R.D. Nako Henry H. & Yoshie M. Sato Isamu & Barbara Zukeran Elsie Horikawa Sam’s Club Katherine K. Namba Stanley T. Sato Tatsuguchi Ice Palace San Francisco Marriott Edith Nariyoshi* Takashi & Edna Sato* Hisako Tatsumoto IN-KIND Indich Collection Oriental & Hanayo Sasaki Harriet Natsuyama Koyo & Mariko Sawada Kyle Tatsumoto & Carole Anonymous Hawaiian Rugs Sea Life Park Hawaii Thea & Joaquin Nieves Masayoshi & Lorraine Sawai Hayashino Aesthetica Plastic & Laser U.S. Senator Daniel K. Seattle Mariners Florence K. Nii Leatrice T. Scow Moriso Teraoka Surgery Center - Medispa Inouye Sedona at Ward Centre Thomas T. & Helen S.O. Chizuko T. Segawa John T. H. To Ala Moana Center Taeko Ishikawa See’s Candies Nikaido Jason & Julie Segawa Tyler M. & Jody Tokioka Alan Wong’s Restaurant Island Air Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Brian C. Nishida Gerald & Fay Sekiya Clyde & Janie Tomihara Aloha Specialties Restaurant Island Insurance Company Shimamoto-Richardson Herbert & Barbara Nishida Tammi & Lowell Shigemi Douglas M. & Jane Lenny Yajima Andrew Ito-En (USA) Inc Family Satoru & Gertrude Nishida Hiroshi Shima Tonokawa Anne Namba Designs Minako Ito-Song Mr. & Mrs. Francis Y. Sogi Donald & Joyce Nishiiye Mitchell & Sheryl Betty Torigoe Arturo’s Hot Flavors of Lydia Toshiko Iwamura Sony Hawaii Company Miles H. & Mitsue Shimabukuro Edith C. Tosaki Hawaii Japanese Cultural & Star of Honolulu Cruises Nishimura Norman & Mary Elizabeth N. Toyofuku Dr. Sasnford Asahina Community Center of & Events Clifford Nishina Shimabukuro* Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu Ann Asakura Northern California The Compleat Kitchen Ltd. John & Harriet Nishizaka* Amy Mito Shimamura James T. Tsuji Hokulani Bakeshop JN Productions Inc. Darrien Thornley Sue Nishizaka* George-Jan Shimamura Keizaburo Tsuji Debra Balfour Joann Yasuko Dance Center Tiffany & Co. Ruth Nobler Shimaya Shoten Ltd. Patrick S. & Vivian M. Tsuji Barnes & Noble - Ala John Dominis Restaurant Today’s Thought Eric Nobunaga Akira & Seiko Shimizu May & Stan Tsukamoto Moana The Kahala Hotel & Resort Jinichi Tokeshi, M.D. Randal Y. Noguchi Paul T. & Aileen Shimokochi Betty Tsukiyama BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy Kaiulani Spices Tyler Tokioka Glenn & Wendy A. Nohara Julie Shimonishi Kenji & Mildred Tsuruda be...Designs Mary Kamiya Kent Torrey Takashi & Toyomi Nonaka Richard & Frances Shomura Hideo Uchida Bead-It! Kapiolani Community Tori Richard Ltd. Kazuto & Hisako Obara Myra & Kari Shozuya Takashi Ueda Ben Franklin Crafts College Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu Henry Y. & Lorraine Y. Edward & Laurel Shultz Frances Ueunten Big City Diner Kenshikan Kendo Club Tsukuneya Style Obayashi Madge Sodetani Dorothy T. Urada Bishop Museum Kirin Restaurant Umbrellas Hawaii Occidental Underwriters of Sunao & Evelyn Soga Urasenke Foundation of Body Mint - USA LLC Norma Koenig University of Hawaii Hawaii Ltd. Minnie K. Song Hawaii The Brew Moon, Ward Koolina Golf Club Athletic Director’s Office Ethel A. Oda & Daniel Sonitrol of Hawaii Inc. Yaso & Wynne Ushigome Centre Faye M. Koyanagi University of Hawai’i Press Anderson Randy & Misako Steverson Earl & Jane Ushijima California Hotel & Casino Kozo Sushi Moiliili Voicemaster Singing School Jeun & Judith H. Oda Mitsue Stout Gerald Y. & Linda Ushijima Captain Cook Coffee Kualoa Ranch - Maryanne W. Kusaka Koyumi Y. Oda Suemori & Inouye Inc. Akiko K. Uyeda Co. Ltd. Kumu Kahua Theatre W Honolulu Diamond Head Kazuma Ogata David & Janet Sugino Marjorie M. Uyehara Carrie Wolf - Moonglow Robyn Kurahara Waikiki Nei Lois Ogata* Yoshio & Emiko Sugino Reiko Uyejo Peggy Chun Duane Kurisu Wailea Golf LLC Wendell & Lynette Ogata* Gerald Sumida & Heidi Cassie Uyekubo Conrad Enterprises Inc. Dorothy Ayako Kusumoto Watanabe Floral Inc. Quin & Gail Ogawa K. Wild Kenneth & Dorothy Uyeno The Contemporary Museum Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts The Willows Clayton J. & Crystie Ogi Roy H. & Amy T. Sunada Alex & Sally Uyeshiro The Cookie Corner Lappert’s Hawaii World Sake Imports Ralph & Carolyn Ohara Brian H. & Blayne Suzuki Ronald & Li Ann Wada Coral Creek Golf Course Las Vegas Jerkys Etc. In memory of Stan & Marg. Dean M. Ohata Elizabeth Y. Suzuki Alice S. & Clark H. Costco Wholesale Laser Hair Removal of Yasuoka Robb Ohtani Geoffrey T. & Karen Suzuki Watanabe Creative Holidays Hawaii Colin & Waynele Yu Miriam Ohye Harumi K. Suzuki Hideo & Mabel Watanabe Nadine Cui Leeward Community Judy Yuen Robert & Elaine Oishi Kei Suzuki Masaichi & Laurie Harry Dantsuka College Culinary Arts Zippy’s Restaurants Alexander J. & Jean A. Oka Yukihisa Suzuki Watanabe Dave & Busters Program Robert M. & Helen H. Oka Lance Tabe & Rochelle Sadie F. Watanabe Diamond Head Theatre Level 4 David Y. & Kellyn Okabe Sakai-Tabe Albert T. Wataoka Diamond Head Winery Lily Koi Restaurant & *Gift Membership

9 Domo Arigato

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i is humbled by the generous Rudolph and Yaeko Sukenik, who donations from people in our community. The Cultural Center recently had married in 1959, have preserved the the opportunity to formally recognize two families, Rudolph and Yaeko memory of their life together through Sukenik and the Masumi ‘Albert’ Murasaki family, for their contributions a generous donation to the Cultural with donor plaques located on the fifth floor. The plaques will help ensure Center in 2005. their legacy and serve as a reminder that these families have helped to preserve and share the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i Leaving a Legacy for present and future generations. Do¯mo Arigato¯ Gozaimasu! JCCH member Rudolph George Sukenik had a strong desire to The late Masumi Murasaki, pictured leave a legacy for his late wife, Yaeko. The two met here with his young son. decades before, when Sukenik was stationed at Shiroi Air Force Base in Japan. The couple lived in New York and moved to Hawai‘i in 1990. Sustaining the Japanese Culture “They would come to the Cultural Center because of his Born in 1912 in Kahuku, Hawai‘i, Masumi wife’s love of Japan,” said Sukenik’s realtor, Claudia Lam ‘Albert’ Murasaki was simply known as Murphey. “Being the good husband, he would follow “Ojiisan” to his grandchildren. Murasaki was along and get involved.” proud of his heritage, and made sure his granddaughters had Japanese kokeshi dolls After Yaeko passed away in 2000, Sukenik continued to to celebrate Girl’s Day and his grandsons enjoy events at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. had koi to fly on Boy’s Day. When Sukenik died five years later, the JCCH learned that all of his property was bequeathed to the Cultural Center. Murasaki died at the age of 85 in 1997, leaving his The donation, which included his condominium and large Kahala townhouse to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i – a coin collection, fell in the $250,000 to $500,000 level. gift worth about $250,000. Murasaki lived a frugal life, working as a truck and cab driver, always telling his children and grandchildren to “He wanted to leave something in memory of his wife,” be tough in business and to save money. attorney and friend Ken Kuniyuki said. “They wanted to leave a legacy here, somewhere that the both of them “As a hard worker… he preserved his modest earnings to sustain enjoyed together.” Japanese culture for the people of Hawai‘i through a legacy to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i,” said Murasaki’s granddaughter Shizuko Fleming. Fleming, who teared up when seeing her grandfather’s plaque on the wall, lovingly recalls Murasaki’s good heart and caring demeanor – demonstrated by the simple acts such as feeding the birds with his family. Fleming plans to return to the Cultural Center with her young daughter to share her grandfather’s legacy and love for his Japanese heritage. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i President/Executive Shizuko Fleming holds a picture of her grandfather, Masumi Director Lenny Yajima Andrew and Rudolph Sukenik’s ‘Albert’ Murasaki, in front of the donation plaque put up in close acquaintances, Claudia Lam Murphey and Ken his honor at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Kuniyaki, pose in front of the donation plaque located on the fifth floor of the Cultural Center.

Operation: We’ve recently reached a new donation level thanks to your generous support of this Okage Sama De! project! $45,400! We hope you’ll continue to play a key role in helping the JCCH sustain the culture, traditions and heritage of the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i! Donations can be made towards the exhibit’s facelift, and will be earmarked to a restricted fund when you note: Okage Sama De on $50,000 - ? your contribution. $35,001 - $49,999 For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633. $20,001 - $35,000 Plus, every little bit helps! You can also support our cause and tell $5,001 - $20,000 others about it, too, when you purchase our Okage Sama De shirts. 0 - $5,000 0 - $5,000 Available in the JCCH Gift Shop for $15, the black shirts are 100% cotton and come in adult sizes.

10 New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival Keiki Kimono Dressing Application Form Kimono Dressing by Masako Formals Photography by King Digital Imaging Center

When: Sunday, January 11, 2009 Where: JCCH Fifth Floor Sunday, January 11, 2009 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $56 per JCCH Member* $70 per non-member New Year’s (price does not include hair and makeup; ‘Ohana Festival cost of photos is separate) Japanese Cultural Center Parking: Free trolley service from UH Parking Structure of Hawai‘i & Mo¯ ‘ili‘ili Field to JCCH Free Admission Registration deadline: Friday, December 26, 2008 * Individual Members receive a 20% discount – one $56 slot; Family Members receive two $56 slots.

As part of Come celebrate with us! Parent’s Name(s) its New Year’s tradition, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i will ring in 2009 and the Year of the Ox JCCH Membership # (required for member discount) with its annual fun-filled festival that features food, Telephone crafts, entertainment, and cultural and marital art demonstrations. Keiki can also enjoy games and address make-and-take activities throughout the day. Last year the one-day festival attracted more than 13,000 people throughout the day. The New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival will be a great way Email for the community to come together and celebrate Participant names: 2009! 1) Age: ______Boy/Girl (please circle one) 2) Age: ______Boy/Girl (please circle one) 3) Age: ______Boy/Girl (please circle one) 4) Age: ______Boy/Girl (please circle one) Wanted! 5) Age: ______Boy/Girl (please circle one) Volunteers for the Please pick your preferred time slot New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival 2009 (please select up to three time slots): 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. The JCCH needs your help! We’re searching for 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. individuals, school or work groups and service *Appointments are assigned on a first come, first served basis when organizations who would be interested in helping payment is received. us at the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival on Sunday, A confirmation postcard with your assigned time slot will be mailed January 11, 2009 at the JCCH and Mō‘ili‘ili Field. to you 7 to 10 days before the event date. Enclosed is my check payable to the JCCH Please charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard This year we’re in need of following volunteers who could help us: ACCOUNT # • Prepare keiki craft projects prior to the event. • Set up the JCCH facilities and Mō‘ili‘ili Field before Expiration date the event. Authorized Signature • Work in booths for food, keiki crafts and rides. • Clean up during and after the event. Please return this form to the JCCH at 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI • Break down the equipment after the event. 96826. For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633 or email [email protected].

FOR OFFICE USE: volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) are essential to the organization’s success as they help in every facet—from the coordination of special events, set up of exhibitions, daily work in the office and assistance in various JCCH departments. Dedicated to sharing Jody Hasebe the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American Sacred Hearts Academy experience in Hawai‘i, the JCCH volunteers range from age 80-plus to (11th Grade), Age: 15 the youngest volunteer group—or the student volunteers. I got to volunteer at a wonderful place, I learned great Here is what some of the JCCH volunteers shared about their office-skills that could help me in any job, and I was able to volunteer experiences: have my own “mini-Japan” experience there at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Why did you start volunteering at the JCCH? I really wanted to Leslie volunteer at the JCCH because I had just moved here from Japan Kawano last year and I really missed the Japanese culture. The fact that Iolani School (11th Grade), many of the people at the JCCH shared the same background, I Age: 16 thought volunteering here would be a lot of fun. If a friend asked you why he/she should What’s your most memorable moment while volunteering start volunteering at the JCCH what would at the JCCH? I enjoyed working with the whole staff very much. As a volunteer receptionist, the staff you say? It’s both an educational and fun would be there to welcome me every day. experience. I have made a lot of friends as well as learned about They would always greet me with a a culture that greatly influences everyday life in Hawai‘i. smile, making me smile as well. Why did you start volunteering at the JCCH? On a trip to Japan I became amazed by the Japanese culture. I also wanted to learn more about the experiences my grandparents and great- Travis Tsukayama grandparents went through. Iolani School (10th Grade), Age: 15 What do you learn while volunteering at the JCCH? While volunteering at the JCCH you are surrounded by How did you hear about volunteering at JCCH? people and resources that allow you to learn almost From my sister – who originally volunteered at everything about the Japanese influence in the JCCH. Hawai‘i. Why did you start volunteering at the JCCH? I started volunteering at the JCCH to spend more time working with my sister before she went off for college The and to serve the community. JCCH also bid aloha to summer What’s your most memorable moment while volunteering volunteers Ami at the JCCH? Working to help set up the gallery Furusaka (top left), Taryn presentations. Tsukayama (top right), What do you learn while volunteering at the Rie Narui (bottom left), JCCH? I learned a lot about the Japanese and Miwa Yamanaka culture and the different types of (bottom right). events the JCCH has to offer. Volunteer Opportunities Help The JCCH is currently looking for long term volunteers Wanted Know of a possible (three months or more) to help us in our gallery, gift shop, education programs and office. Some of the exciting benefits from JCCH student volunteer volunteering at the JCCH include free validated parking, the opportunity to gain or are you interested work experience, and the chance to meet new people. Volunteering at the JCCH is a positive way in volunteering? Contact to give back to the community while also sharing the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Derrick Iwata, JCCH Volunteer Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Positions available include: Director/Education Assistant at (808) 945-7633, ext. 25 or • Gallery Docents (English speaking or Japanese speaking) email [email protected]. • Gift Shop Assistants • Education Programs Assistants • Receptionists For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please call Derrick Iwata at 945-7633, ext. 25 or send an email to [email protected].

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

Community Outreach Update Okinawan Fe stival Adults and children enjoyed making colorful hachimaki at the 26th Okinawan Festival t Ikebana 1 at Queen Kapi‘olani Park in Sogetsu by August. Nancy Fujita Discover Mo‘ili‘ili

u Ikebana 2 Toin Misho by Gilda Miyashiro and Lois Miyashiro-Tong

t Ikebana 3 Sogetsu At the annual Discover by Lorna Mō‘ili‘ili Festival at Old Kawahara Stadium Park in October volunteers helped keiki fold origami bats – perfect for the Halloween season. Smiling children after folding an origami bat u Ikebana 4 at the Japanese Cultural Ikenobo by University of ’s Center of Hawai’i’s booth. Junko Ige Hawai ‘i at Manoa Nippon Culture Day University of Hawai‘i students learning the art of musubi making at Nippon Culture Day.

Thank you to the Hawai‘i United Okinawa Association, Mō‘ili‘ili Community Center, and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa for enabling the JCCH to present its outreach events. Such activities introduce more people t Ikebana 5 to the JCCH and its educational and Sogetsu by cultural programs. Dōmo Arigatō Bertha Tottori Gozaimasu!

13 THE HAWAI‘I Japanese cultural HERALD’S center of Hawai‘i “WIN-WIN membership Benefits SUBSCRIPTION”

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i has teamed up with Retail Benefits Occidental Underwriters the Hawai‘i Herald in its “Win- of Hawaii Win Subscription” campaign to The Art Board Special discounts on insurance help raise funds for the various 30% OFF custom picture framing Honolulu cultural, educational, business and community 1170 Nuuanu Ave. Ste. 104, Honolulu Ph (808) 536-1933 groups that make up Hawai‘i’s Japanese American community. Ph (808) 536-0121 Security Alarm Shop The Hawai‘i Herald is published twice a month and chronicles HASR Wine Company 10% off all merchandise the people, events and relevant issues impacting our 10% OFF regular priced items 705 Queen St., Honolulu ethnically diverse islands. (excludes allocated wines) Ph (808) 523-0121; Here’s how it works… 31 N. Pauahi St., Honolulu 593 Kamehameha Hwy., Pearl City Ph (808) 535-9463 Simply purchase a NEW subscription (no renewals with this Ph (808) 455-7200 offer) to the Hawai‘i Herald at the regular subscription price of Hakubundo Current Partnership/ $35 and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will receive 10% OFF (except CD/DVD/magazines) $10! Offer good through December 31, 2008. 1600 Kapiolani Blvd. #121, Honolulu Program-Related Benefits (808) 947-5503 10% off the Only the Brave DVD at the SUBSCRIPTION FORM: Morning Glory JCCH Gift Shop. Name: 15% OFF 10% off the book price for Mo-‘ili‘ili: King Street & Mililani locations only The Life of a Community. Address: Honolulu, Mililani 50% discount on our exhibit catalog, - Nuimono Gokurosama: Contemporary Photographs of the Nisei in Hawai‘i. City/State/Zip Code: 10% OFF all merchandise except consignment merchandise 10% off First Among Nisei: The Life and 2745 S. King St., Honolulu Writings of Masaji Marumoto. Phone: Day Mobile Ph (808) 946-7407 10% off Life behind Barbed Wire: Pro-Am Golf Shop The World War II Internment Memoirs Email: 20% OFF retail price on all items, except of a Hawai‘i Issei. golf balls and items already on sale 20% off kimono dressing at our New Please donate my $10 to: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i 1159 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, Kodomo no Hi and Ph (808) 596-2911 Shichi Go San. Mail your new subscription directly to: The Hawai‘i Herald Shirokiya* $5 OFF Japanese Calligraphy by Hiromi PO Box 17430 10% OFF any day Peterson Sensei. Ala Moana Shopping Center, Honolulu Honolulu, HI 96817-0403 JCCH Benefits For further information, contact Hawai‘i Herald Editor Free one-year admission to the JCCH Karleen Chinen at kchinen@the hawaiihochi.com or at Specialty Services Benefits Historical Gallery exhibit Okage Sama De. (808) 845-2255 ext. 118. BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy Free subscription to the JCCH 10% discount of all merchandise newsletter Legacies. (Baskets, Gifts, Decorations) 10% off all items in the JCCH Gift Shop.* www.geocities.com/baskets_by_nancy/index.html; Don’t Miss Out! www.geocities.com/mizuhiki_by_nancy/index.html 20% off non-commercial translation Ph (808) 247-1933 services at the JCCH Resource Center. Hawaii Winter Baseball 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Craft Curves Workshops. Join Hawaii Winter Baseball for its eighth season of $29.00 service fee + tax, professional baseball featuring the future stars from Major $39.00 monthly dues + tax Discounts on selected JCCH programs, League Baseball, Japan and Korea. Ala Moana location only events, cultural classes, workshops and JCCH members receive a special “buy 1 ticket, get 1 free” offer. 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu seminars. But hurry, the season ends in November! Ph (808) 942-4900 Invitations to special events and voting For more information on ticket prices and schedules, visit privileges. www.HawaiiWinterBaseball.com or call 973-7247. Hawaii Karate Association* 10% off annual or monthly karate Please redeem coupon at the stadium box office at the time of tuition fees ticket purchase. Honolulu · Ph (808) 551-9405 - Manoa Grand Ballroom* 10% off (up to $100) on food catered Honolulu · Ph (808) 946-6758 Moanalua Mortuary # 50% off w/ combined services and merchandise. Traditional funerals, memorial BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! services, cremation and planning Buy one Hawaii Winter Baseball ticket and Ph (808) 833-8811 get one ticket free (of equal or lesser value) * Some restrictions may apply. Please redeem coupon at the stadium box office. Offer valid through the 2008 Hawaii Winter Baseball Season. JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAI‘I Membership/Donation application

Membership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633, ext. 30 or email [email protected] NOVEMBER 2008 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable) yES, we/I want to become a Creating our memBER LEGACY MEMBER corporate MEMBER DONOR Legacy… Membership $ 15 Student (with ID) LEGACY Membership: $ 35 Individual The perfect holiday gift! $ 50 family With Christmas around the corner, now is the time to get LEGACY MEMBERSHIP a jump on your holiday shopping! Instead of scrambling $1,000 legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership) at a crowded mall trying to find that elusive “perfect” gift CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP for someone who has everything – consider giving the gift of membership. $ 100 non-Profit $ 250 Supporting Business This holiday help create a legacy for a loved one by $ 500 premier Corporate purchasing a Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) $ 1,000 Imperial Corporate Legacy Membership – a unique gift that will last for a lifetime and beyond. If New or Renewing: A Legacy Member receives a lifetime individual membership Membership # ______to the JCCH that includes all membership benefits. Expires ______Name ______Legacy Members will also receive an attractive plastic card thanks to the generosity of JCCH Board of Director member Address ______Curt Otaguro and his team at First Hawaiian Bank. The City ______company helped design the cards and will also produce State ______Zip ______batches of the cards for our newest Legacy Members at Home Phone # ______the end of every month. Work Phone # ______Email ______What is a Legacy Membership? FOR Gift Membership ONLY: It is an individual lifetime membership that helps secure Name (of Recipient) ______the legacy of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and Address ______our efforts of preserving and sharing the history, heritage City ______and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience State ______Zip ______in Hawai‘i. Home Phone # ______Work Phone # ______What You Need to Know Email ______Special acknowledgement. Legacy Members will receive special recognition in our Annual Report and lifetime FOR FAMILY Membership (2 People ONLY): acknowledgement on our website. Please indicate the name of the second member below: ( Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.) ______The $1,000 is not spent. Instead, this tax-deductible Relation (to member) ______donation is treated like an endowment and only the interest is used to cover the annual membership fee In addition to my membership, enclosed is and help pay for our programs. my tax-deductible contribution of $ ______Family matters. A Legacy Membership is not transferable, in support of JCCH programs and activities. so we invite you to sign up your spouse, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to ensure their TOTAL: $ ______lifetime association to the JCCH. Please send payment to If you have questions or need more information, 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 call Marisa Takahashi, Public Relations/Membership Director check enclosed, payable to the JCCH at (808) 945-7633, ext. 27 or email [email protected]. charge to my: VISA MasterCard card # ______exp. ______Signature ______at a glance Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i 2008-2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

UPCOMING EVENTS CHAIRman OF THE BOARD ERIC K. MARTINSON Treasurer/VICE CHAIR LEE MORIWAKI Sunday, November 9: Event • Secretary/ vice chair Shichi Go San Keiki Kimono Dressing RONALD USHIJIMA VICE CHAIR SUSAN EICHOR VICE CHAIR DEAN K. HIRATA Thursday, November 13: Book Debut • VICE CHAIR California Hotel and Casino: Hawai‘i’s Home Away WAYNE MURAOKA VICE CHAIR from Home by Dennis M. Ogawa and John M. Blink Susan Yamada Scott AT-LARGE DIRECTORS DONN ARIYOSHI DAVID ERDMAN November 13 – January 23: GORDON KAGAWA Exhibit • California Hotel and Casino: WAYNE KAMITAKI–HAWAI‘I REPRESENTATIVE Hawai‘i’s Home Away from Home MICHELE SUNAHARA LOUDERMILK ERIC MIURA–KAUA‘I REPRESENTATIVE KEN NIIMURA CURT OTAGURO YUKI LEI SUGIMURA–MAUI REPRESENTATIVE NEIL TAKEKAWA Saturday, December 6: Book Event • TYLER TOKIOKA CHRISTINE YANO Holiday Bookfair Various Authors JCCH Staff

President & Executive Director Lenny Yajima Andrew [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 23 Chief Operating Officer Allicyn Hikida Tasaka [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 22 Administrative Assistant Leianne Fujimura [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 29 Volunteer Director/Education Assistant Sunday, Derrick Iwata January 11: [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 25 Office Assistant Festival • Michelle Miyashiro New Year’s [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 30 Resource Center Director ‘Ohana Festival Brian Niiya [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 32 Director of Finance & Administration Caroline Okihara [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 33 Interim Special Events Coordinator NON-PROFIT ORG. Alan Okimoto U.S. Postage [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 28 Paid Programs Director Honolulu, HI Gerard Orbello Permit No. 891 [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 28 Public Relations/Membership Director Marisa Takahashi [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 27 2454 South Beretania Street Gallery Director Christy Takamune Honolulu, HI 96826 [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 39 TEL 808 945-7633 Gallery utility Clerk (PT) SUANN ROBINSON FAX 808 944-1123 [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 39 www.jcch.com Gift Shop Manager Barbara Ishida info@ jcch.com • (808) 945-7633, ext. 43 Staff Emeritae Jane Kurahara Betsy Young info@ jcch.com • (808) 945-7633, ext. 42 Resource Center [email protected] (808) 945-7633, ext. 42 Gallery & Gift Shop (808) 945-7633, ext. 43