January 2009 | vol. 15, no. 1 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

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2454 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96826 tel: (808) 945-7633 fax: (808) 944-1123 Ox Kikaidamania ‘09 OFFICE HOURS Return of the Kikaida Brothers! Monday - Saturday Meet Hawai’i’s favorite 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Japanese Superheroes! GALLERY HOURS Two 30-minute shows with Tuesday - Saturday audience participation. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

RESOURCE CENTER HOURS See page 7 for more information. Wednesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Actor Ban Daisuke, GIFT SHOP HOURS who starred in Inazuman and Tuesday - Saturday Kikaida, will be 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. available to sign autographs. Mission Statement: To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. We do this through Sunday, January 11, 2009 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i relevant programming, meaningful - community service and & Mo‘ili‘ili Field innovative partnerships that Free Admission enhance the understanding and Parking: A complimentary shuttle service will run between the parking celebration of our heritage, structure at the University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa and the Japanese Cultural culture and love of the land. Center of Hawai‘i throughout the day. To guide us in this work we draw For more information, call the Cultural Center at (808) 945-7633, from the values found in our email at [email protected] or go to www.jcch.com. Japanese American traditions and For more on the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, check out pages 6 and 7. the spirit of Aloha. ai ofL the centerove Dear Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana, Dear Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana, Shinnen Akemashite Omedetō Gozaimasu! Happy New Year! We are most grateful to you, our valued members, for your continued support of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i through your membership and donations, volunteerism, and attendance at the I hope you’ve been able to find some time to Cultural Center’s events. To you, Okage Sama De.* If you have not already done so, please take a look at enjoy and appreciate the holiday season with our annual report — a separate insert in our November 2008 issue of Legacies. We are pleased to have friends and loved ones. The New Year is the reported a sound fiscal year 2007-2008, thanks to the Cultural Center’s members and visitors, as well perfect opportunity to give thanks for the as our commitment to financial prudence at all levels, at all times. The 2008 calendar year was filled blessings bestowed upon us, as well as a time for with an array of exceptional programs and offerings – some of significant historical importance – in thoughtful reflection and steadfast resolutions addition to our signature annual events. The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i is fortunate to have for the New Year. received Federal, State and City funding, as well as generous donations from individuals and businesses in support of these programs. One current project the Cultural Center hopes you will participate in is At the Cultural Center, we see 2009 as a year the California Hotel and Casino: Hawai‘i’s Home Away From Home book fundraiser and historical exhibit of continued opportunity. As we look ahead, launched in November 2008. Your visit with family and friends to the Community Gallery (through we strive to work diligently toward achieving January 23) and/or book purchase to understand the connection between the Cal and Hawai‘i – financial stability in this tough economic times, especially the local Japanese Americans – is greatly appreciated. The book and exhibit tell a warm story as well as offer new and engaging programs, of hard work, perseverance, loyalty, and the spirit of Aloha, and thus are a fitting welcome to 2009, the activities and exhibits that carry out our mission Year of the Ox – a sign of prosperity through fortitude, discipline, and work ethic. of sharing the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. As we welcome this Ox year, it’s hard not to reflect on the events of 2008 which signaled the beginning of the current downturn in our economy. We hope that you, our valued members are prepared to As we herald in the Year of the Ox at the weather what this year brings. With this in mind, I’d like to remind you of the values, ingrained in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, the Board Issei – first generation Japanese immigrants to Hawai‘i – who, along with their fellow immigrants of Directors and I want to thank our volunteers from other countries, endured hardships most of us will never experience. The Issei did their best to and members for your continued support and instill these values upon their children, the Nisei (second generation). For those of us Sansei and Yonsei generous contributions. Mahalo for all of your (third and fourth generations) growing up with extended family, many of these values were household support and we look forward to working with words. While values like these are a common thread among every ethnic group, the ones below are in and for you in the many exciting activities the words of the Issei. The kanji (Japanese characters) for these values are etched in the value markers planned at the Japanese Cultural Center of which grace the entrance to the Cultural Center’s Historical Gallery exhibit entitled Okage Sama De. The Hawai‘i this New Year. heading reads: “Values create a people and help them survive and thrive.” I hope the power of these words and their meanings will resonate with you, and help us all ganbaru through any challenges that may come our way. Aloha, Kōkō (Filial Piety); On (Debt of Gratitude); Gaman (Quiet Endurance); Ganbari (Perseverance); Shikata Ga Nai (Accept with Resignation); Kansha (Gratitude); Chūgi (Loyalty); Sekinin (Responsibility); Haji/Hokori (Shame/Pride); Meiyo (Honor); Giri (Sense of Duty); Gisei (Sacrifice) Eric K. Martinson Chairman, Board of Directors Today’s Thought is dedicated to you – who in spite of the current economy have signed on as new members or Legacy members, have renewed your membership, have sent in your generous monetary and in-kind donations, and who have given of your precious time to volunteer for the Japanese Today’s Thought Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Life’s Great Lesson

Aloha, A woman said: “I came to Hawai‘i because I grew tired of the squirrel cage existence in a Mainland city. I did very well in business there. I made lots of money. But I wanted Lenny Yajima Andrew to get something more out of life than President/Executive Director a paycheck. I have come here to find a life of service.” *Okage Sama De— “I am who I am because of you” The Reverend Paul S. Osumi

2 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Resource Center Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

California Hotel and Casino California Hotel & Casino: Hawai‘i’s Home Away from Home opened in the Saturday Community Gallery on November 13, 2008 with a reception highlighted by an appearance by William S. Boyd, co-founder of Boyd Gaming and the service current executive chairman of the company. Also debuting on that date was the book of the same name authored by Dennis M. Ogawa and John We are happy to M. Blink. The exhibition, which includes text and photo panels, California announce that the Hotel and Hawai‘i gambling related objects, art objects, and two videos, Resource Center will be on display until January 23. Designed to travel, the exhibition will will be open on Boyd Gaming executive chairman go to neighbor island venues this year. The exhibition was sponsored William S. Boyd speaks at the Saturdays from by Hawaii Air Cargo, Kyo-Ya Hotel & Resorts, Nippon Golden Network, opening reception for California 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Vacations–Hawaii. Hotel and Casino: Hawai‘i’s Home effective immediately. Away from Home. This will allow school children and those who work during the week to have greater access to our resources. We will continue to be open on Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well.

Authors Dennis M. Ogawa and John M. Blink sign books Playing card themed paintings by Keiko Bonk augment the at the opening reception. gambling related objects, photographs, and text panels.

ECHO As part of the federally funded Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations Program (ECHO), the Resource Center has been working on a project to bring the lessons learned about the internment of Japanese Americans from Hawai‘i to our schoolchildren.

A large component of this project is an effort to craft instructional units out of the World War II Hawai‘i Internees Experiences Resource Folders (see the November 2007 edition of Legacies for more on these folders). We will be working with four top state Department of Education schoolteachers who will be writing the units for three different high school level classes: Participation in Democracy, U.S. History, and Modern History of Hawai‘i. The teachers include Lorey Ishihara of Kahuku High School, Donald N. Memmer, Jr. The ECHO team members met on November 22 and 23. Clockwise around table, from left: of Hilo High School, Janyce Omura of Maui High School, Rosanna Fukuda (Social Studies Educational Specialist for the DOE), Dennis Tynan, and Dennis M. Tynan, formerly of Nanakuli High School Donald Memmer, Yoko Mae (researcher for the Japanese Consulate), Jane Kurahara, and now a state resource teacher. The project is being Kathy Kiyabu, Amy Shimamura, Ella Tomita, Lorey Ishihara, Janyce Omura, and Harry Urata. Standing, from left: Betsy Young, Kathy Kawaguchi, and Brian Niiya. managed for the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i by Kathy Kawaguchi, a former assistant superintendent at the Department of Education. The Cultural Center team includes Kathy Kiyabu, Jane Kurahara, Amy Shimamura, Ella Tomita, and Betsy Young.

The full team met for the first time at the Cultural Center on the weekend of November 22–23 where they were able to meet with internees Ella Tomita and Harry Urata and pay a visit to the Honouliuli site. The first draft of the instructional units will be finished by the end of January.

3 volunteerSpotlight HEER! of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i C riends Carol Meier f After living in Cincinnati, Ohio for tomodachi 30 years, former Hawai‘i resident Carol Meier moved back to the Islands. Because she was away for so long, Meier joined a Newcomers Club, a social organization dedicated volunteer Director’s to welcoming newly-arrived Message residents to Hawai‘i. The group visited different local spots, including the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Aloha Volunteers and Members! where Meier felt right at home. Immediately after the tour at the Community Gallery, Meier went to the Cultural Shinnen akemashite omedetō gozaimasu! Center’s office to talk to Volunteers Director Derrick Iwata Happy New Year! As the Year of the Rat and fill out a Volunteer application. makes way for the Year of the Ox, I’d like to take the time to look back at what we did in the past year. “I had a renewed interest in the Japanese culture,” said Meier. “Growing up and experiencing different cultural We saw many new and exciting changes for the Japanese Cultural traditions, you never ask why. You just do it. I want to Center of Hawai‘i in 2008. We currently have about 210 volunteers know the history and reasons for certain traditions and (weekly and on-call volunteers) who assist the Cultural Center cultural practices, and what better place to learn than in one of several departments such as the Gallery, Resource the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.” Center, Gift Shop, and the Main Office.M ore than 25 support organizations – such as Moanalua High School National Art Honor It’s been one year since Meier first started volunteering Society and the JET Alumni Association – also sent us volunteers as a receptionist at the Cultural Center. to help us at our various events and activities throughout the “I like people. I get to meet interesting individuals. I enjoy year, especially during our large festivals such as our New Year’s learning and helping with the different craft projects ‘Ohana Festival and Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest, where we’ve that we work on in between hectic times at the office,” utilized up to 550 volunteers in one day! said Meier. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i volunteers also represented Besides volunteering, Meier has also taken full advantage our organization at several new outreach programs, such as of the Cultural Center’s various programs, participating in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Japanese Culture Day, the the Shippoyaki Workshop and Taste of Marukai event. Honolulu Festival and at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Boy’s Day “It’s a comfortable place to work, the staff and other Celebration. They also helped us strengthen our partnerships volunteers are pleasant to work with, parking is available, and relations with several other outreach programs, such as the and I learn a lot through different activities,” Meier said. Cherry Blossom Heritage Fair, the TEMARI Trash and Treasure “It’s almost like a well-kept secret, a special and hidden event, Discover Mō‘ili‘ili Day and the Okinawan Festival. gem right here on O‘ahu.” The goals for this year will be similar to last year’s: to increase our volunteer numbers and to create more volunteer opportunities for volunteers to enrich their lives here at the Cultural Center. Interested in becoming a Volunteer We are also currently looking for more benefits for our volunteers Receptionist at the Japanese as a way to say “thank you” for giving so much of their time, skills Cultural Center of Hawai‘i? and energy. At this time, I would like to wish each and every one of you Enjoy meeting and talking with different people? the very best for 2009 and ask for your continued support for Are you a busy body who likes to multi-task? the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. If you are interested in Volunteering at the Japanese Cultural Center of becoming a tomodachi of the Cultural Center, please contact me Hawai‘i as a receptionist may be the right job for you. at [email protected] or call me at (808) 945-7633, ext. 25. The Cultural Center’s dedicated and outgoing Kotoshimo yoroshiku onegaiitashimasu! receptionists arrive once a week for a three-hour shift to welcome all visitors to the Cultural Center office, answer and direct all phone calls and give minor clerical support to the staff. For more information or to volunteer, contact Derrick Iwata Derrick Iwata, Cultural Center Volunteer Director at Volunteer Director/Education Assistant (808) 945-7633, ext. 25 or email at [email protected]

4 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i volunteers, staff and Board of Directors came together to kick off the holiday season on December 1 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Ewa Ballroom. Hosted this year by the Cultural Center’s Collections volunteers, the festivities included a karaoke singing contest hosted by Brian Suzuki, a dance performance by Derrick Iwata, holiday jokes by Christy Takamune Spotlight Holiday with assistance by her son, Jaz, games led by Gladys Martin and Sue Hashizume, and dozens of prize ! giveaways, including a trip for two to Maui, generously donated by Hawaii Superferry and Kyo-Ya Hotels HEER and Resort. C Volunteer Thank you to the planning committee members for working so hard to make the luncheon a fun-filled event: Mel Furukawa, Sue Hashizume, Barbara Ishida, Fannie Kono, Gladys Martin, Richard Mato, Holiday Luncheon Edith Sugano, Harumi Suzuki, Sachi Taketa, Yukio Taketa, Grace Tsutaoka, and Christy Takamune.

Standing (L-R): Standing (L-R): Hitomi Hirata, Aileen Fujitani, Yasutaka Seki, Aurleen Kumasaka, Yumiko Gillespie, June Kadomoto; Sachiko Yoshitake, Sitting (L-R): Seiko Nakamura; Margaret Nishimura, Sitting (L-R): Hiroko Watabayashi, Ruriko Hasegawa, Richard Watabayashi Doris Taira

Standing (L-R): Standing (L-R): Sharon Ikeda, Betsy Young, Jayne Iwamoto, Linda Harada, Edith Sugano, Amy Shimamura, Lorna Kawahara, Ethel Murakami; Eileen Tsuji; Sitting (L-R): Sitting (L-R): Hanayo Sasaki, Carol Meier, Masami Ikeda, Kazuko Yoza, Yaeko Habein, Junko Ige Kathy Kiyabu

Standing (L-R): Standing (L-R): Ed Nakamoto, Elaine Okazaki, Tatsumi Hayashi, Joe Muratsuchi, Eric Nakamoto, Betsy Sekiya, Richard Kaichi; Ethel Yamane, Sitting (L-R): Ethel Hasegawa; Hisayo Fukuda, Sitting (L-R): Joan Okino, Jaz and Charles Furuya, Christy Takamune, Mariam Fujita, Shige Yoshitake Florence Shibano

(L-R): Derrick Iwata, Standing (L-R): Tyler Tokioka, Fannie Kono, Wayne Muraoka, Richard Mato, Curt Otaguro Yukio Taketa, Sachi Taketa, Harumi Suzuki; Sitting (L-R): Grace Tsutaoka, Gladys Martin, Edith Sugano, Sue Hashizume

Standing (L-R): Eric Martinson, Lenny Yajima Andrew, Brian Suzuki; Sitting (L-R): Lee Moriwaki, Sara Tellio, Kaori Yuasa

5 Festival Planning Committee Volunteers Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Overall Book Sale Chair Co-Chairs Brian Niiya Richard Hosoda Cultural Tables Tyler Tokioka Co-Chair Sponsorship Stephanie Furuta Chair Chenise kicks off with Mark Yamada Kanemoto-Magno Publicity Chair Craft Fair Chair 2009 Marisa Takahashi Kerri-Ayn Kaya Food Co-Chairs Volunteers/ Donn Ariyoshi festival fun Parking/ Rattana Safety Chairs Soubandith Leighton Hara Entertainment Jay Suemori on January 11 Chair Logistics Chair Mike Matsuo Ken Hayashida Make-n-Take Finance Chair Co-Chairs Caroline Okihara New Year’s celebration honors Japanese traditions Kathy Kiyabu Scrip Co-Chairs as well as features different cultures in Hawai‘i Betsy Young Susan Kitsu Games Chair Denise Yoshida Come and ring in the New Year with the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at its biggest Cindy Wong celebration of the year, the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival 2009! To celebrate a New Year, the Cultural Center will showcase Japanese and multicultural cuisine and entertainment; cultural art displays Thank you to our current and demonstrations; a craft fair and book sale and keiki make-n-take activities, kimono dressing New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival Sponsors: and games.

Platinum Sponsors “New Year’s in Hawai‘i is the perfect time to gather with family and friends to celebrate the unique cultural customs that symbolize our state’s diversity,” said Lenny Yajima Andrew, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i President/Executive Director. “The New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival is a great way for our entire community to come together, and we welcome everyone to celebrate with us!”

With last year’s New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival MOCHITSUKI – attracting more than 13,000 people, the Cultural Center will usher in the Year of MOCHI POUNDING the Ox on Sunday, January 11, 2009 with the following fanfare: MULTICULTURAL CUISINE Trolley Sponsors

A New Year’s favorite, freshly pounded mochi, will be made and given away to festival-goers during demonstrations by the Tenrikyo Hawaii Dendōcho on Mō‘ili‘ili Field.

Although eaten throughout the year, the Banner Sponsors Festival-goers can enjoy special foods that presentation of New Year’s mochi seen in Grant Thornton LLP reflect our diverse Island state. In addition some Hawai‘i homes symbolizes old cultural Center for Japanese Studies at the to the ever-popular KC-Drive Inn Waffle practices from Japan. Tenrikyo Hawaii University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Dogs, other local favorites include Marian’s Dendōcho explained that mochi is presented Event Sponsors Catering, and Hawaiian Roasted Corn. to Gods every New Year to give thanks for the Various O‘ahu kenjin kai (Japan prefecture good harvests. clubs) will be presenting some of their respective regional delicacies. These include: The preparation of the New Year’s mochi is andagi and andadogs, okonomiyaki rhythmic and systematic. One person pounds (Hiroshima), iwakuni zushi (Yamaguchi), the rice, while another rolls and moistens it in Friends of NYOF mitarashi dango (Aichi), sekihan, kinpira gobō, between each smack of the mallet. Although Tosh Hosoda mochi is often made by machines today, it is ITO-EN inari zushi and butter mochi (Miyagi) and KTM Services, Inc. much more! often said that making it by hand is the best Lyle Hosoda and Associates way—and most delicious as well! Mānoa Grand Ballroom Meadow Gold Dairies Pepsi Bottling Group Zippy’s 6 The Year CULTURAL CULTURAL DISPLAYS ENTERTAINMENT and DEMONSTRATIONS of the Ox CHA Do-Gu SALE Check out the vast array of Japanese tea implements or cha dōgu of all kinds—chawan (tea bowls), natsume (tea caddies), shifuku (tea Entertainment takes place on two stages— bowl bags) and habōki (feather dusters)—that one dedicated to Japanese and Okinawan Visitors can learn about different cultural art will be on display and for sale in the Japanese performances in the Japanese Cultural Center forms, such as the art of Japanese miniature Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Community Gallery. of Hawai‘i Courtyard, and the other stage on potted plants from the Classic Bonsai Club; Mō‘ili‘ili Field featuring a cultural kaleidoscope chigirie (art of pasting torn pieces of paper); BOOK SALE of performances. kumihimo (art of Japanese braiding) and origami (art of paper folding). Visitors can browse through dozen of books, Kikaidamania ‘09 many about Japan or written in Japanese, Festival-goers can also have their names from the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i written in kanji (Japanese characters) by Resource Center. Japanese Cultural Center professional calligraphers from Nihon Shuji of Hawai‘i members will receive a 20-percent as well as purchase the necessary New Year’s discount off the entire sale. omamori (good luck amulets) from Daijingū Temple of Hawaii, Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii and Kotohira Jinja Dazaifu Tenmangū KEIKI CRAFTS & GAMES Shrine. Contemporary art forms, such as anime At the festival, retired educators and Cultural films, will also be shared by the Oahu Anime Center Resource Center volunteers, Betsy Explorer and Kawaii Kon. Young and Kathy Kiyabu, have customized educational crafts where children can learn STORYTELLING about various cultural customs that are practiced to bring good fortune and good luck in a New Year. Come celebrate the New Year with Hawai‘i’s favorite Japanese Superheroes – Kikaida! Enjoy KEIKI RIDES two live appearances by Kikaida, Inazuman, Sanagiman, and Hakaida. Actor Ban Daisuke, Fire Truck Hawaii will give festival-goers a who starred in Inazuman and Kikaida, will unique ride on one of its antique fire trucks be available to sign autographs. Japanese around Mō‘ili‘ili. Large jumpers will be also Superhero fans can look forward to Generation available for children to enjoy. Kikaida’s newest additions to the line-up, Inazuman and Sanagiman, and take pictures KIMONO DRESSING with their favorite characters. Jeff Gere and Janice Terukina will present A kimono dressing and photography session fascinating animated tales in the Japanese will give entire families the chance to dress Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Gallery Theater. up in elegant kimono and zori and capture the day with a special family portrait. Kimono CRAFT FAIR dressing cost is $70 per person; $56 per person for JCCH members (20% discount). This area offers festival-goers the opportunity Photo packages are sold separately (packages to buy interesting trinkets, one-of-a-kind range from $20 -$55 depending on amount clothing and fun items all handmade by and size of portraits). For more information Hawai‘i crafters. Current crafters include: CAS or to make reservations, call the Japanese Crafts and Collectibles, Decowoods, Hoku’s Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at (808) 945-7633 Treasures, It’s About Time, Janimals, Kimu Yuge, or email [email protected]. Laine, Neckshader, One By One Enterprise, Pidginoverdrive.com, Shareen Asagi, and Silver Spring.

7 KanshaDonor List Donations are from October - November 2008

patrons Minako Ito-Song Nora S. Uyeda Sherilynn Emiliano Gail Hostetter-Nelson & Marlene $15,000 - $24,999 Ken & Lori Iwata Steven & Gladys Uyehara Kenny K. & Chizuko Endo Montana Rudolph Sukenik George & Miyako Kajiwara Jerry S. & Amy E. Watanabe Donald Y. Enoki, Ph.D. Jay C. Hunt Kay K. Kato Terry & Audrey Yagihara Kathie Fry George & Sharon Hurd Sustainer Nolan & Donna Kawano Kay K. Yamada Alton & Sandra Fujii Sue Setsuyo Ide $10,000 - $14,999 Robert M. Kaya Leslie & Alice M. Yamanaka Susan Fujii Mary Lou M. Iida Thym Inc. Alice H. Kim Manabu Yamauchi Goro Fujikawa Donna Ikeda Chris & Winona Kitaoka Judy K. Yanagida Lillian E. Fujikawa Peter Inoue Associates Chester & Lari K. Koga Akira & Hisae Yoshida Byron & Barbara Fujimoto Robert & Blanche Inouye $5,000 - $9,999 Janice Kondo Koichi & Edythe Yoshihara Kenneth H. Fujimoto Michael M. Iraha Mission From Buddha Shosuke Konno Toshio & Chieko Fujimoto Eric Ishida Productions, LLC Stephen & Beatrice Kuba SPECIAL Walter & Helen Fujimura Harry K. Ishida, D.D.S. Alan & Debbie Kubota In memory of Sakae Takahashi Paul & Debbie Fujiyama Wayne T. & Joy Ishihara CONTRIBUTORS $1,000 - $2,999 Kazukiyo & Mae K. Kuboyama - Elizabeth Takahashi (Donors) Ellen K. Fukuda Naoe M. Ishii Faith & Edward R. Lebb Ronald & Kay Fukumoto Bruce T. & Iris Ito BFS Inc. - Ben Franklin Crafts Koichi & Betty Masaki OKAGE SAMA DE Joseph S. & Yuriko K. Furukawa Lillian C. & Hiroyuki Ito Harry K. Ishida, D.D.S. Fujio & Amy M. Matsuda Thym Inc. Kari Gomes Francis Y. Iwamoto Nippon Golden Network Inc. Ellen Y. Migita Cyril K. Goshima, M.D. Nancy Iwamoto LEGACY MEMBERS PIONEERS Gene I. & Violet Mitsunami Joyce K. Gushiken Ken & Lori Iwata $500 - $999 Tsugio & Evelyn A. Miyahara Debra Balfour Rommel Guzman & Sheri Walter Jinbo Hawaiian Telcom David & Ethel Miyamoto Betsy Kagawa Watanabe-Guzman JTB Hawaii Inc. Tosh & Dorothy Hosoda Fay K. & Tracy Miyamoto Grace M. Tsutaoka Winifred Y. Hakoda Gary K. Kai Michael Y. & Sombat Otake Gail Y. Miyasaki Margaret S. Ushijima Harold T & Kimiko Hamada Yasuto Kaihara Michelle Miyashiro Glenn & Katherine Hamai Mae Kaizawa DONORS Yukitoshi & Naomi Morikawa MEMBERS Edgar A. & Michael Y. Hamasu Kazuyo Kajiro NEW OR RENEWING UP TO $499 Brennon & Jeanine Morioka Mary Louise Haraguchi Daisy Kajiwara Masaru Akamatsu Richard Y. Akizaki Jane S. & Lillian A. Nagatori Donna Hashimoto & Lillian F. Etsue E. & Martha H. Kajiwara Shuji & Hisano Akiyama Anonymous Patrick T. & Betty Nakagawa Shiraki George & Miyako Kajiwara Terry Akiyoshi Amy & David Arai James A. Nakano Jack & Karen Hashimoto Erik & Stacie Kaneshiro Richard Y. Akizaki Yoshio & Harriet Asato Gilbert Y. & Nora Nikaido Hawaii Karate Association Inc. Kay K. Kato Robert & Cynthia Alm Doris & Walter Chikamoto Larry M. & Sumiko Nishi Edwin Jr. & Grace Hawkins Jan Kawabata Dori Amano-Mitsui Yasunori Deguchi Hisashi & Janice Okamoto Melvin T. & Eileen Hayase Kenneth & Ethel Kawakami Rona Anduha The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Nancy & Merrilee Oki Noboru Hayase Yoshio & Matsuko Kawana Mary Aoki International Caroline & Susumu Okihara Helen Hayashi Nolan & Donna Kawano Lucille Aono Beta Beta State, Hawaii Raymond S. & Tiare H. Ono Florence Hayashi-Mojzisik Janet H. Kawata Evelyn E. & Doris Aragaki George T. Doi Bert T. & Manami Oshiro Cherylene Hidano Florence T. Kaya Amy & David Arai Susan Eichor Laverne Osora Laverne Higa Glenn A. Kaya Susan L. Arnett Donald Y. Enoki, Ph.D. Betty K. Ota Brian J. Higaki Robert M. Kaya George T. & Reiko S. Asano Vickie Fisher Sachie Otoshi Kelly Higashi Joan Keaulana Harold & Vera Ashitomi Foodland Supermarket Ltd. Takeo & Harriet Saito Eric & Cheri Lynne Higashihara Walter & May Kirimitsu Genevieve E. Baker Goro Fujikawa Tadao Sakamoto Tsugio & Ethel Higashihara Gloria Kishi Kuniyo Berlin Lillian E. Fujikawa Irvin K. Sasaki Asa Higuchi Gary Kitahata & Arlene Kimata M.E. & Mary G.F. Bitterman Byron & Barbara Fujimoto Isamu & Janet Satogata Wallace A. & Mae M. Hirai Ian & Lianne S. Kitajima Audrey Antony Blaak Kenneth H. Fujimoto Michael & Wendy Seki Kiyoshi & Edith M. Hiramatsu Chris & Winona Kitaoka Sheila U. Black Toshio & Chieko Fujimoto Mabel S. Sekiya Mieko Hiramoto Sarah Kobayashi Maria E. Brown Paul & Debbie Fujiyama Satoru & Jane Shikasho Tom & Miyoko Hiranaga Chester & Lari K. Koga Tusha Buntin Joyce K. Gushiken George Shimba May E. Hirano Jean Kohashi Ronald & Cindy Cabral Edgar A. & Michael Y. Hamasu Patsy T. & Diane Y. Shimizu Francis T. & Mary T. Hirata Masao Koike Central Pacific Bank Takeshi Harada Jane H. Shimoda Mazie Hirono & Leighton Kim Sylvia S. Koike Brenda Sue Chang Jinji Higa Neal Shozuya Oshima Myles & Karyn Komatsu Cora Chang & Corrine Tadaki Laverne Higa Melna Skillingstead Roy Y. & Emi Hirono Janice Kondo Thomas & Marcey Chang Brian J. Higaki Susan G. & Gladys Takamoto Janet Y. & Joseph S. Hirota Steven K. & Karen M. Kondo Doris & Walter Chikamoto Mazie Hirono & Leighton Kim Hisaye Tanaka Tomoko U. Hisamoto Shosuke Konno Rachael Cook Oshima Steve & Jackie Terada Bruce Hisanaga Evelyn S. Kosaka Jean Kimura Crosier & Douglas Stuart Ho W.Y. Thompson Roy & Carole Hiyama Stephen & Beatrice Kuba A. Crosier Junko Ige Charles Y. & Audrey Y. Tokunaga Wilfred & Kathy Honda Alan & Debbie Kubota Yasunori Deguchi Koichi & Esther Ikawa Toki & Patricia S. Toyama William T. & Merle H. Honjiyo Arthur & Yaeko Kubota Hiromi Derwenskus Robert & Blanche Inouye Shigeru Tsubota The Honolulu Advertiser Kazukiyo & Mae K. Kuboyama George T. Doi Naoe M. Ishii Amy E. Ushijima & June Glenn T. & Arlene K. Horiuchi Sharon Kuboyama Jane M. & Sharon Egi Lillian C. & Hiroyuki Ito Takahama Kent Horiuchi Isami & Mary Kurasaki

8 Kansha donor list - Donations are from October - November 2008 WishKibo CORNER Every little bit helps, which is why the Kibo- (“wish”) Corner was created. Listed below Ronald & Tania Kuriki Nelson N. & Marilynn F. Nakasone Wayne Y. & Helen M. Sakamoto Nora S. Uyeda are items or services that Faith & Edward R. Lebb Florence T. & Denise K. Nakata Steven & Beverly Sameshima Steven & Gladys Uyehara can help the JCCH. Minnie Lou Long Ellsworth & Claire Nakatsuka Sadako Saunders Pamela G. Verrey Thanks to all who have Marjorie Lui Rauyl Nakayama Sara Sawada Aileen Shizue Watanabe - Tim & Lynn Lui-Kwan Amy Ng Dahleen E. Sawai Jerry S. & Amy E. Watanabe contributed to our Kibo Corner! Tomiko Makinodan Carolyn Ng Hisako Seignemartin Lloyd T. & Thelma T. Watarai If you are interested in donating Ronald F. & Marjorie H. Malilay Misayo Nihei Michael & Wendy Seki Terry & Audrey Yagihara any of the following, please Yoshikatsu & Katie H. Maruo Joe & Kimiyo Niimi Carolyn & Gary Shigemura Annette K. Yamachika call Michelle Miyashiro, Koichi & Betty Masaki Ken & Tomoko Niimura Jane Shigeta Edsel & Fawn Yamada Office Assistant, at Masato Matsui Nippon Kyoiku Shodo Kenkyukai Satoru & Jane Shikasho Jane C. Yamada (808) 945-7633, ext. 30. Sharon Y. Masuda HI Shibu George Shimba Kay K. Yamada Laptop Computer George T. & Barbara Masumoto Hiroko Nishimura Patsy T. & Diane Y. Shimizu Earl Yamamoto (older laptop with operating Barry & Diane Masuo John M. Nishimura Jane H. Shimoda Gary & Susan Yamamoto system pre-Windows Vista) Kevin & Claire Matsumoto Shirley N. & Shelley Nishimura James A. & Joyce Shimokusu Ichio Yamamoto to connect with a projector Jean Matsuo Cheryl S. & Doris C. Nitta Daren Shiroma Joseph M. & Elly Y. Yamamoto in the JCCH Gallery. Todd & Janelle Mayeshiro Erin Nobriga Neal Shozuya Roy H. & Jana R. Yamamoto Michiko K. McCarty Kikuko Nobusawa Melna Skillingstead Leslie & Alice M. Yamanaka Lighting Kits Amber & Daphne McClure Glenn & Wendy A. Nohara Kathleen A.K. Stevens Manabu Yamauchi for JCCH photo shoots Doreen O. McCrann Sumi Oda-Dilsaver Shigemi & Bernice Sugiki Judy K. Yanagida and film projects. James T. McIlwain Grace T. Ogawa Rene Sumida Masao & Mabel Yonemori Lightweight Folding Tables Bea I. McWiggins Stacy Ogimi Paul & Judy Suyama Hiroshi & Sumiko Yoneshige for JCCH outreach events. Carol Meier Richard K. & Ellen Okano Dorothy H. Suzuki Akira & Hisae Yoshida Ellen Y. Migita Grant K. & Lori N. Okazaki Fukuko Swafford Jitsuri & Mildred K. Yoshida Shiro Miota Nancy & Merrilee Oki Ronald Y. Takahashi Takashi & Violet M. Yoshida Stephen & Carrie Miwa Caroline & Susumu Okihara June Takasaki Koichi & Edythe Yoshihara David & Ethel Miyamoto Neal Y. & Sharleen M. Okimoto Daniel T. & Sumiko Takata Glenn & Minnie Yoshimori Fay K. & Tracy Miyamoto Wynn & Caryn Okuda Roy Y. & Hilda Y. Takeyama Wendie Yumori MahaloTo Our Merle S. Miyamoto Gary N. Okura Sharon Tamanaha & Jay Makabe Irene Zane Corporate Members Gail Y. Miyasaki Raymond S. & Tiare H. Ono Betty Tamasaka Nola & Gaye Miyasaki Corrine Onuma Masako Tanabe IN-KIND David & Mernie Miyasato- Bert T. & Manami Oshiro Eiichi & Edith Tanaka Sanford S. & Shigeko Asahina Crawford Charmaine Oshiro Gladys Tanaka Harry & Jane Dantsuka Jerry & Pat Miyashiro Yukisada Oshiro Herbert & Marcia Tanaka Kathleen R. Dye Michelle Miyashiro Laverne Osora Hisaye Tanaka Hisayo Fukuda Susumu & Sueko Miyashita Betty K. Ota Jean S. & Reynold K. Tanimoto Makiko Gishi Evan & Lori Mizue Robert & Helen Ota Masaichi & Toshiko Tasaka Shirley Heatherly Ann Marie Moeller Herbert H. & Ethel T. Otaguro Fujiko Taylor Herbert S. & Judith S. Inouye Susan Oki Mollway Thomas & Karen Otaguro Gail Tazawa Bernice Ishida Hiroo & Janet H.I. Momohara Mary Otani Steve & Jackie Terada Linda Katsuki Judith Morikami Sachie Otoshi Carol H. Thamtrachai Beverly Klopf Yukitoshi & Naomi Morikawa Florence Ouchi & Sharon K. Abe W.Y. Thompson Kenneth A. & Inez N. Koga Brennon & Jeanine Morioka Pacific Telecommunications Council Roger & Barbara Tinius Beverly C. Koito Renee Morioka Cheryl Paiva Bert S. Tokairin Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts Ivan H. & Vivian Morita Reiko Petty Goro Tokiwa John McGuire Wallace & Nora Morita Christine Quemuel & Roderick Paul & Ann Tokumaru Mililani High School Clarice Motohiro Labrador George M. & Ruth S. Tokumi Yukiko T. Nitahara Masashi Muneoka Luz M. Quiroga Shawna Toma Lei Saito Garett Muranaka Ron & Sun Quizon Thomas H. & Joyce C. Tomita Brian Y. Sato Lillian Muranaka Rons Construction Corporation Eunice Tong Janet K. Shiga Wayne H. & Phyllis Muraoka Suzette Y. Rudolf & Henry K. Edgar & Margaret Torigoe Frances Shintani Fumio & Diane S. Nagaishi Uyehara Edward K. & Nora H. Toshi Janet Tadaki Jane S. & Lillian A. Nagatori Fumiko Saito Neal Toyama Brenda R. Teranishi Marilyn & Chester Naka Norman Y. & Staci-Ann E. Saito Toki & Patricia S. Toyama Ted & Fuku Tsukiyama John & Lois Nakagawa Takeo & Harriet Saito Shigeru Tsubota Joyce Uehara Patrick T. & Betty Nakagawa Mel & Sandy Sakaguchi George & Lauren Tsuchida Kiyo Yamada Gladys Nakahara Ruth S. & Ted Sakai May S. Tsukiyama Clara H. Yamamoto Kelli Nakamura Alison M. Oshiro Sakamoto Karen & Dennis Ueyama James A. Nakano Harold K. Sakamoto & Evelyn T. Amy E. Ushijima & June Edith & Annie Nakao Murashige Takahama *Gift Membership Toshiharu & Florence S. Nakao Tadao Sakamoto Makiko Ushijima

9 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ProgramsRewind

Obake Odyssey: Ghost Stories in Hawai‘i and Beyond A crowd of nearly 300 people braved an evening of bewitching Japanese and local ghost stories at this third annual storytelling program on October 26. Thank you to storytellers “Tita” Kathy Collins, Cathy Spagnoli, Jeff Gere and Lopaka Kapanui for their haunting performances of differentobake stories that definitely gave attendees a case of chicken skin. Mahalo to Ben Franklin Crafts, Nippon Golden Network, and the Japan Foundation of Los Angeles for generously sponsoring this event.

Shichi Go San: Keiki Kimono Dressing Shichi Go San, or the “Seven-Five-Three” Festival, is observed on November 15th, or the closest weekend, of every year. On this day, five-year-old boys, along with three- and seven-year-old girls, are dressed in kimonos and blessed by a Shinto priest for their continued health and well-being. More than 60 families participated in the sold-out Nov. 9 event that was publicized on the KHON-2 Morning News thanks to the help of our models, six-year-old Tyler Takahashi and five-year-old Chloe Teramae. A heartfelt mahalo to Masako Formals for dressing Tyler and Chloe in the beautiful Japanese kimono.

Tsukimi no Kai The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i partnered with the United Japanese Society of Hawai‘i, Shufu Society of Hawai‘i, and the Wahiawa Nikkei Civic Association for Tsukimi no Kai, a moon viewing celebration at the University of Hawai‘i Kapi‘olani Community College on October 14. The evening began with a traditional Shinto blessing, and followed with Japanese moon-viewing food delicacies, poetry writing, music and dance.

10 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i SHIPPOYAKI WORKSHOP upcoming events APPLICATION FORM

Cost per day*: • $15 for JCCH members (*plus $5 to be paid directly to Sensei Inomata for class materials) • $20 for non-members (*plus $5 to be paid directly to MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Sensei Inomata for class materials) • * In addition to registration fees, students pay $5 for materials to Sensei Inomata on the day of the workshop. Cash is appreciated! Friday, February 20 Parking: Free with validation 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009 Saturday, February 21 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Name: SHIPPOYAKI WORKSHOP JCCH Membership # (required for member discount): JCCH First Floor, Conference Room

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o I would like to attend the Friday, February 20 (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.) class o I would like to attend the Saturday, February 21 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) class o I would like to attend both the Friday and Saturday classes

Learn the Japanese art of shippoyaki, or enamel- TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ ware, with award-winning Japan cloisonné artist, ( ) Enclosed is my check (payable to the JCCH) Kazuko Inomata. ( ) Please charge my credit card: o Visa o MasterCard

Participants will learn the art of Japanese Account No.: enameling during the Shippoyaki Workshop Exp. Date: presented by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Authorized Signature:

Led by award-winning enamel and cloisonné artist, Kazuko Inomata, students will learn • Workshop space is limited and participation slots how to make their own one-of-a-kind are assigned on a first come, first served basis with ornamental pieces—such as earrings, receipt of application and payment. pendants and brooches—in which various colors of enamel are used • The JCCH will confirm your workshop participation to produce unique designs on a base of metal or ceramic object. within two weeks of receiving your application form Inomata, who is from Osaka, Japan, is a member of the Japan Cloisonné and payment. Artists Association and has taught the art form for more than 30 years. • Cancellation prior to 72 hours notice will be reimbursed in full.

For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633 or email [email protected]. To register, please return this form and payment to: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 or fax to 808-944-1123 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i communityGallery JCCH Gallery and gift shop Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 7 – JCCH TRAVELING EXHIBIT Saturday, April 4 Opening Reception Saturday, February 14 – Saturday, February 7 Sunday, May 24 Dialogue of 6 – 7 p.m. - JCCH Community Gallery GOKURoSAMA at the Abstraction Japanese American

eaturing two acclaimed Japanese American painters working in Hawai’i, National Museum Mary Mitsuda and James Kuroda, this exhibition will be the first time the work JCCH members receive free admission to the Fof these artists are brought together forming a critical dialogue on the creation, museum and 10% off select items in the JANM development, and production of abstract painting. Each painter has a unique style, Gift Shop* sensibility and approach to abstract painting. Mitsuda and Kuroda’s works speak to one another in a poetic dialogue, working complimentary to reveal the complexities of each The Japanese Cultural Center other’s work. of Hawai‘i exhibit Gokurōsama: Contemporary Photographs of Influenced by Asian philosophies, Kuroda’s paintings exemplify his meditations on balance, the Nisei in Hawai‘i featuring the harmony, and centeredness creating a metaphysical and spiritual journey through his work of Honolulu photographer painting process. A student of both eastern and western artists, his paintings are influenced Brian Y. Sato will be traveling to by such divergent painters as Modern Los Angeles, California for display Swiss artist Paul Klee and Zen Buddhists. at the Japanese American National The layering of paints, scraping away, and Museum. the reapplication process are as essential Inspired by the hard work and sacrifice of theNisei , to the work as its outcome, similar to the or second generation of Japanese in Hawai‘i, Sato path Buddhists take while striving toward was determined to capture this slowly disappearing nirvana. Whimsical forms and lyrical group—who are nearing eighty-five years old or compositions dominate Kuroda’s canvases older—on black and white film. with a colorful palette. This exhibit is made possible thanks to a generous Mitsuda’s paintings, in contrast, are sponsorship from Liam and Lori Tomoyasu McGee grounded in the earth and nature. The in honor of their Nisei parents, Maxine and the late abstract, non-figurative works evoke Mervin Tomoyasu. natural elements offering distilled views of earth, water, horizons, and landscapes through compositions formed by horizontal or The Japanese American National Museum is located at 369 East First Street, Los Angeles California. JANM vertical bands of large expanses of layered colors. The expressionistic use of paint fused hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with gestural brushstrokes and drips convey emotionality, but with a disciplined restraint from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday from and deliberation. Like Kuroda, Mitsuda’s process is integral to the finished product with 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. a discernable layering of paint with veils of varying colors. Whereas her paintings have a strong linear aspect and, at times, obvious underlying grid structure, Kuroda’s paintings *JCCH members receive free admission to JANM with proof of originate with a grid and images are, instead, constructed through the erasure of areas by a valid JCCH membership card. the overlay of paint. Both artists build up the canvas, manipulating the surface, creating texture and a sense of depth generating a symphony of colors. Paintings by both artists not only speak to one another, but also invite the viewer to participate in this dialogue. Operation: Okage Sama De! Mary Mitsuda was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i and graduated with a BFA from the University We’ve recently reached our goal of Hawai`i at Mānoa. Mitsuda started her career working as an assistant to the Director at thanks to your generous support the Contemporary Arts Center, which later evolved into The Contemporary Museum. While of this project! $50,000 + the Art Center continued to expand and grow, Mitsuda served as the Publications Director $35,001 - $49,999 Since 2006, the Japanese Cultural and later as Director until 1986 at which time she returned to focusing on art making. $20,001 - $35,000 Center of Hawai‘i has been raising She has been part of several collectives including The Women’s Group (1977-1994) and $5,001 - $20,000 money for Operation: Okage The Artists’ Group (since 1994). Her works are in the collection of the City and County of 0 - $5,000 Sama De! Thanks to you, our Honolulu, Bank of Hawai`i, Neiman Marcus, Persis Corporation and the Tokyo Breezebay generous members and donors, the Hotel, among others. Cultural Center recently reached its fundraising goal of $50,000! Renovations are tentatively James Toshikazu Kuroda was also born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i and graduated with a BFA in scheduled for this Summer. Dōmo Arigatō Gozaimasu! painting and drawing from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He received the prestigious Ford Foundation Grant in 1978. Kuroda has worked as a graphic artist and teacher of Donations can still be made towards the exhibit’s both art and tai chi chaun, which he has studied for more than 30 years. Currently, he is maintenance, and will be earmarked to a restricted fund the Senior Exhibition Specialist for the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, when you note: Okage Sama De on your contribution. where he is recognized for his work as the head exhibition designer for the Hawai‘i State Art For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633. Museum. In addition to participating in various solo and group exhibitions, his work is in We hope you’ll play a key role in helping the JCCH private collections in Honolulu, New York, San Francisco, Japan, and Switzerland. sustain the culture, traditions and heritage of the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i! This exhibit was made possible thanks to a generous contribution from the Toshiko Takaezu Foundation.

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

Matsuri Kaua‘i t Ikebana 1 Kaua‘i War Memorial Ikebono by Convention Hall Kazuko Yoza Lihue, Kaua‘i On October 11, 2008, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i traveled to Kaua‘i to participate in the Matsuri Kaua‘i.

First row (L-R): Rachel Watarai, Carol Seino, Betsy Young; Second row (L-R): Stan Murakami, Clare Morishige, Ethel Murakami, Derrick Iwata Ikebana 2 u Ikebono by Oahu Teacher’s Margaret Iizaki Institute Day NEAL Blaisdell Center The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i participated in the Oahu Teacher’s Institute Day to share information with current and t Ikebana 3 retired teachers of the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association (HSTA) about Sogetsu by the Cultural Center’s education Connie Yoshioka programs, gallery tours, discovery boxes, Resource Center, cultural classes and volunteer program.

Thank you to the Kaua‘i Cultural Society and the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association for enabling the Cultural Center to present its outreach events. Such activities introduce more people to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and its educational and cultural programs. Dōmo Arigatō Gozaimasu! Ikebana 4 u MOA Kohrinka by Thank you for giving your Aloha! Hideko Iwata & The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i felt your “aloha spirit” during Foodland’s Yoshiko Morimot Give Aloha Matching Gifts Program in September. The Cultural Center received a total of $469.74 in donations from customers and Foodland and Western Union.

Thank you to all of our generous donors in Foodland’s Give Aloha program as well as Foodland and Western Union!

- - Kenshikan Dojo On October 22, Enoki Sensei of Noelani t Ki Aikido Club held a special aikido Ikebana 5 class for exchange students from the Toin Misho by EF International Language Schools. Eileen Tsuji The students were in Hawai‘i to study English, as well as learn and experience the local culture.

13 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT Membership benefits

March 6 - 15 Retail Benefits The Art Board Nuimono 30% off custom picture framing 10% off all merchandise except Sumida River 1170 Nuuanu Ave. Ste. 104, Honolulu consignment merchandise (Sumidagawa) Ph (808) 536-0121 2745 S. King St., Honolulu Ph (808) 946-7407 Hakubundo Kennedy Theatre 10% off (except CD/DVD/magazines) Pro-Am Golf Shop University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 1600 Kapiolani Blvd. #121, Honolulu 20% off retail price on all items, except Ph (808) 947-5503 golf balls and items already on sale 1159 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu JCCH members receive a $6 discount off ticket Morning Glory Ph (808) 596-2911 prices ($18 regular price) when using the 15% off designated promotional code online. King Street & Mililani locations only Shirokiya* Honolulu, Mililani 10% off any day Ala Moana Shopping Center, Honolulu Naniwa-Ya Ramen Sumida River (Sumidagawa) 10% off food purchase Guest Directed by Richard Emmert Ala Moana Shopping Center Makai Market Food Court, Honolulu Training by Kita School Performers Specialty Services Benefits Matsui Akira and Oshima Kinue BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy Masako Formals 10% discount of all merchandise 10% off kimono dressing Project Direction by (Baskets, Gifts, Decorations) and picture taking Julie A. Iezzi www.mingei-ya.com 716 Cooke St., Honolulu Ph (808) 247-1933 Ph (808) 947-2696 March 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 Curves Panda Travel 8 p.m. $29.00 service fee + tax, $44.00 Corporate travel rates monthly dues + tax for JCCH members March 15 Ala Moana location only Ph (808) 734-1961 2 p.m. 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu 5% off Japan rail passes; Ph (808) 942-4900] Corporate rates for Japan Travel; One of Japanese noh theatre’s most moving Hawaii Karate Association $25 off Tren-dy Paks (to Japan or Bangkok) 10% off annual or monthly Ph (808) 738-3338 stories of a distraught mother’s search for her karate tuition fees abducted son. While crossing the Sumida River, Security Alarm Shop Honolulu · Ph (808) 551-9405 10% off all merchandise - she discovers the chilling truth of the whereabouts MAnoa Grand Ballroom Honolulu, Pearl City of her child. A rare glimpse at the power and 10% off (up to $100) on food catered beauty of noh’s traditional music and movement, Honolulu · Ph (808) 946-6758 exquisite costumes and masks. Current Partnership/Program-Related Benefits Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i members 10% off the Only The Brave DVD at the JCCH Gift Shop. receive a $6 discount off the regular ticket price of 10% off the book price for Mo-‘ili‘ili: The Life of a Community. $18 (all service fees included). You can buy tickets 50% discount on our exhibit catalog, Gokuro-sama: Contemporary Photographs of at http://www.etickethawaii.com/kennedy.html the Nisei in Hawai‘i. and click on promotional code (on the left side of 10% off Life behind Barbed Wire: The World War II Internment Memoirs of a Hawai‘i Issei. page); enter noh to get the discounted price. 20% off kimono dressing at our New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, Kodomo no Hi and Shichi Go San. $5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Hiromi Peterson Sensei. Ticket prices: $18 Regular JCCH Benefits Free one-year admission to the JCCH Historical Gallery exhibit Okage Sama De. $16 Seniors, Military, UH Faculty/Staff Free subscription to the JCCH newsletter Legacies. $12 Students 10% off all items in the JCCH Gift Shop.* $ 5 UHM Students with validated ID 20% off non-commercial translation services at the JCCH Resource Center. Partial funding provided by the Office of the 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Craft Workshops. Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the Discounts on selected JCCH programs, events, cultural classes, workshops and seminars. University of Hawai‘i Center for Japanese Studies. Invitations to special events and voting privileges.

* Some restrictions may apply.

14 Membership/Donation application

Membership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633, ext. 30 or email [email protected] Creating our JANUARY 2009 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable) yES, we/I want to become a Legacy… memBER LEGACY MEMBER corporate MEMBER DONOR Legacy Member: Membership $ 15 Student (with ID) Will Henderson $ 35 Individual $ 50 family LEGACY MEMBERSHIP Why did you become a Legacy $1,000 legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership) Member of the Japanese Cultural CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Center of Hawai‘i? $ 100 non-Profit $ 250 Supporting Business $ 500 premier Corporate It’s been more than three decades since Will Henderson first $ 1,000 Imperial Corporate became interested in the relationship between Japan and America. Motivated by a personal tragedy – the loss of his brother in the If New or Renewing: Battle of Leyte Gulf in World War II – there has grown a strong Membership # ______connection with the Japanese people and their culture. Expires ______After moving to Hawai‘i 50 years ago, Henderson nurtured a Name ______growing number of professional and social relationships with members of the Japan-America Society of Hawai‘i, where he twice Address ______served as the organization’s President. Henderson was also a charter City ______member of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. He joined the State ______Zip ______Cultural Center’s Board of Directors, dedicating his valuable time as Home Phone # ______the Board’s first Vice President and sat on the Board for six years. Work Phone # ______Henderson, the former President and CEO of The Queen’s Medical Email ______Center, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor of Japan. He also served as a member of the Governor’s FOR Gift Membership ONLY: Centennial Committee on the Celebration of Japanese Immigrant Name (of Recipient) ______Arrival in Hawai‘i. Address ______Henderson says it’s the meaningful relationships with people he City ______has met through the Japan-America Society of Hawai‘i and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i that have continued to be State ______Zip ______mainstays of his life in Hawai‘i. Home Phone # ______“Cultural Center President/Executive Director Lenny Yajima Andrew Work Phone # ______has been so outwardly supportive,” said Henderson. Email ______“Her genuine enthusiasm and encouragement to get involved FOR FAMILY Membership (2 People ONLY): has led me to return to additional Cultural Center activities and programs, especially promoting fundraising and new membership.” Please indicate the name of the second member below: ( Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.) ______Henderson enrolled as the Cultural Center’s 101st legacy member in July 2008. Relation (to member) ______

“My Legacy membership with the Japanese Cultural Center of In addition to my membership, enclosed is Hawai‘i gives me a sense of sharing and belonging to a universe greater than just myself,” said Henderson. my tax-deductible contribution of $ ______in support of JCCH programs and activities. “It enhances my relationship with Japanese people in Hawai‘i, as well as those in Japan.” TOTAL: $ ______To Henderson, a Legacy membership at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i not only demonstrates his willingness to embrace Please send payment to the diversity of the Islands, but also is his way of preserving and 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 sharing the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i for a lifetime and beyond. check enclosed, payable to the JCCH ~ Will Henderson, Legacy Member L00101 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, January 11: Secretary/ vice chair Festival • New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival RONALD USHIJIMA VICE CHAIR SUSAN EICHOR VICE CHAIR DEAN K. HIRATA VICE CHAIR WAYNE MURAOKA VICE CHAIR Susan Yamada AT-LARGE DIRECTORS DONN ARIYOSHI DAVID ERDMAN GORDON KAGAWA WAYNE KAMITAKI–HAWAI‘I REPRESENTATIVE MICHELE SUNAHARA LOUDERMILK ERIC MIURA–KAUA‘I REPRESENTATIVE KEN NIIMURA CURT OTAGURO Saturday, February 7 – YUKI LEI SUGIMURA–MAUI REPRESENTATIVE Saturday, April 4: NEIL TAKEKAWA TYLER TOKIOKA Exhibit • Dialogue of Abstraction CHRISTINE YANO JCCH Staff

President & Executive Director Lenny Yajima Andrew Saturday, February 20 – [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 23 Sunday, February 21: Chief Operating Officer Allicyn Hikida Tasaka Event • Shippoyaki Workshop [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 22 Administrative Assistant Leianne Fujimura [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 29 Volunteer Director/Education Assistant Derrick Iwata Friday, March 13 – [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 25 Sunday, March 15: Office Assistant Michelle Miyashiro Outreach • Honolulu Festival [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 30 Check out the JCCH booth! Resource Center Director 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 [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 43 Staff Emeritae Jane Kurahara Betsy Young [email protected] • (808) 945-7633, ext. 42 Resource Center [email protected] (808) 945-7633, ext. 42 Gallery & Gift Shop (808) 945-7633, ext. 43