and theOPGstaff were veryinterested inHawaii’stourism,asthetourist tation by the Honolulu City Council. During his visit, Tamaki with MayorKirkCaldwellandSenatorGlennWakai, andaspecialpresen- the HawaiiTourism Authority attheHawaiiConventionCenter, meetings to Greg Yamamoto forbeingourphotographerthatevening.] for photoswiththem.[To viewthephotos,visitwww.huoa.org. Thankyou greet, GovernorTamaki wasabletospeakwithmanyindividualsandposed WUB atthePagodaHotel’sInternationalBallroom. Duringthismeet-and- HUOA-hosted meet-and-greet eventalongwithUkwanshinKabudanand U.S. Representative EdCase,andGovernorDavidIgebefore attending the while othersenjoyedhisspontaneity. the Summit.Thegovernorevenbroke intoadancewhilethestudentssang, Uchinaaguchi by Yaeyama highschoolstudentswhowere alsointownfor port, GovernorTamaki andhisentouragewere treated toagreeting sungin ture, international exchange, and military affairs. Upon arriving at the air Government (OPG)representing variousdepartmentssuchastourism,cul- Governor Tamaki toHawaiiandshare UchinanchuAloha. Worldwide UchinanchuBusinessNetwork(WUB)collaboratedtowelcome Hawaii UnitedOkinawa Association (HUOA),UkwanshinKabudan,and opportunity for three Uchinanchuorganizations to work together. The fifth LooChoo IdentitySummit,GovernorTamaki’s visit created a unique Invited by Ukwanshin Kabudan to deliver the keynote speech at their Governor Tamaki and his entourage from take a tour of the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Okinawa atour Hawaii the of Tamaki take entourage his and Okinawa Governor from O Governor Tamaki continuedhisbusyscheduleonFridaywithavisitto The Governorproceeded tovisitMauna Ala, ConsulGeneralKoichiIto, Governor Tamaki wasjoinedbystaff from theOkinawaPrefectural

Hawaii United Okinawa Association Nonprofit Org. www.huoa.org 94-587 Ukee Street U.S. Postage Paid his firstofficial visittoHawaiisincetakingoffice inOctober2018. n Thursday, March 21,OkinawaGovernorDennyTamaki made Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 Honolulu, HI Permit No. 659 Mensore, Denny Governor Tamaki!

2020 Hui OLaulima CulturalTourUp Grants/2019Sign Study HUOA Parade/ Festival Honolulu 2019Visit Aisatsu Executive Director’s Message Report/HUOA President’s ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Message Governor ’s •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Visit “Warabi Ashibi”- Children at Play Day •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Camp Hawaii Okinawan Invitational Golf Tournament Club News/Pan Pacific Parade Festival •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Club News/HUOA Picnic/Senior Service Community Health Fair ••••••• Club News •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• /HUOA Madin/HOPIkuyu Update/Preserving Legacy Our Donations •• HUOA Schedule of Events/HOT Schedule ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Student ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Exchange/Uchinaaguchi •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• - March/April 2019 Issue #179 Circulation 9,657 Uchinanchu communityinHawaii. Throughout hisstay, GovernorTamaki expressed hisappreciation forthe the airportforawarmsend-off. Itwasdefinitelyashortbutproductive trip. Plaza, andvariouseventsthatwere partoftheLooChooIdentitySummit. hosted byWUB,atouroftheHawaiiOkinawaCenterand relationship withOkinawa. leadership thatcontinuestosupportourorganization andhelpstofosterour respective term.We were abletoshowGovernor Tamaki thelonglegacyof each of the past presidents line upinorder and share theirthemefor presidents past the of each sanshin entertainment after dinner. Another specialmemorywashaving of Afuso Ryu GenseiKaiHawaiialsoattendedandprovided wonderfuluta dents, office staff andGovernorMrs.Igeattendedthedinner. Members Governor Tamaki andhisentourage.Current HUOA leadership,pastpresi- received alot ofgoodinformationtotakebackwiththemOkinawa. industry inOkinawacontinuestogrow. Thegovernornotedthatthegroup Inside This Issue This Inside Governor Tamaki’s (cont.) Visit On Monday, GovernorTamaki andhisentouragewere accompaniedto The weekendcontinuedtobepackedwithactivities,includingabreakfast On Fridayevening,HUOA hosted a dinneratthe100SailsRestaurantfor Aisatsu meeting with Governor Ige. meetingAisatsu with Governor •••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Uchinanchu is our voice — the voice of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, its members, and the “home” we all built together, the Hawaii Okinawa Center. By sharing information and experiences, Uchinanchu keeps us connected as a family, dedicated to preserving, sharing and perpetuating our Okinawan cultural heritage. Every dollar donated — along with the valuable income from advertising - helps offset the cost of publishing Uchinanchu. HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors. Mahalo for keeping Uchinanchu alive and thriving. “Hukurashaya Uchinanchu! We are proud to be Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu Donors January 1 to February 28, 2019. Uchinanchu at Heart!” - (Uchinanchu Newsletter, December 2000) Evelyn E. Aragaki Frederick Higa Edward Miyasato Jerry Arakawa Nora Ige R.K. Shimabukuro often think about the efforts, thoughts and hard work put into the Hatsue Asato Bernice Isagawa Hatsuko & Yasuo Taba HUOA—of the people who wanted to make sure that the Okinawan Roy C. Ashitomi Roy T. Kaneshiro Mark J. Uehara cultureI and history would be perpetuated, promoted and preserved. Having Takeko Cox Fred & Mildred Walter W. Wauke shared the “three Ps” with so many people throughout the visit in Okinawa Diane Fong Kobashikawa Tommy Yonamine and members here in Hawaii, the purpose of the HUOA has become easy to Raymond Zukeran remember. Three months have passed – I see each day and each HUOA event reflecting the “three Ps.” Look to the Past: The past will leap out at you at the most unusual times and places. I found books such as the centennial celebration of Okinawan immigration, Hui O Laulima’s “Mixed Plate” and “Our Furusato–Kalihi Valley” at the Kalihi Palama Library. The Jikoen Hongwanji and Hui O Laulima bazaars have treasures from years ago. Uchinanchu newsletters are archived on the huoa.org website. I found this article from December 2000, which shares perspectives about the future of the Okinawan culture then—promoting, preserving and perpetuating through the eyes of the young generation. Create the Future: In 2000, the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Okinawan immigration ended with a special banquet themed, “Hukurashaya Uchinanchu - we are proud to be Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu at heart.” Perhaps you were there; perhaps you heard or read about it; but here are three young people who continue to this day to promote, preserve and perpetuate the 2019 Calendar of Events Okinawan culture and history. In that December 2000 Uchinanchu newsletter, event co-chair Sandy The year at a glance! Goya said that the centennial year was a year of learning and of continually seeking advice and knowledge. She credited Clarence Tomokazu Nakasone May 11 Community Service Picnic, Ohana Ola O Kahumana for his assistance in creating the event theme. “Our goal was very simple, yet May 17-19 Children’s Day Camp - Kohala sincere,” she said. “It was to assure Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu-at-heart May 25-26 Goodwill Golf Tournament, Pali Golf Course that we, the next generation, have taken to heart our momentous task in June 4-7 Children’s Day Camp – Oahu, HOC passing on our culture. We thank you for hearing our voices.” Iris (Yafuso) Hiramoto, who co-wrote the script for the program, said she June 4-7 Children’s Day Camp – Maui used the names of her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in the June 9 Pan Pacific Festival Parade, Kalakaua Ave. program, as did her stage “husband,” YOH president Jon Itomura. “I told Jon June 9-14 Children’s Day Camp – Hilo and Sandy that it would mean so much more to us, because then we can also June 10-12 Children’s Day Camp – Kauai give back to our parents, family and ancestors. Those in the audience who June 14 Senior Health & Wellness Fair, HOC knew those names were deeply touched.” Many people never realized how committed young people are to June 22 Irei No Hi Remembrance, HOC preserving Okinawan culture, Hiramoto said. “After they saw the show, I June 22-23 Children’s Day Camp – Kona think they knew that they would not lose the history — and that it will be July 21 Hui Makaala Fashion Show Luncheon, Hilton Hawaiian passed on to the next generation.” Young performers in the show “are lucky Village to have parents who teach them about their culture; to understand and cherish the true Okinawan history. That’s how the legacy will live on. Aug 30-Sept 1 Okinawan Festival, Hawaii Convention Center “I’m really glad that I was part of this program and of Young Okinawans Sept 2 Aloha Party, HOC of Hawaii. It was a great opening to the new future we face,” Hiramoto said. Sept 14 Autumn Matsuri, HOC “I will keep this one in my heart forever.” Oct 3-14 Study Tour to Okinawa For Grant “Sandaa” Murata Sensei, “Hukurashaya Uchinanchu — We are Oct 29 Uchinanchu No Hi Celebration, HOC proud to be Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu-at-heart” was a gift to — and from — the Okinawan ancestral spirits. He said the program was a means of assuring Nov 2 Legacy Banquet, Hilton Hawaiian Village the spirits that Okinawan culture will live on well into the new century Nov 30-Dec 1 Winter Craft Fair, HOC and among young people who, even with the benefit of an education, Dec 11 An Evening in Waipio Craft Fair, HOC have made—and continue to make—Okinawan culture an important part of their lives. He believes the Okinawan ancestral spirits have guided the Check HUOA website – www.huoa.org for more information. young performers “to love their Okinawan culture and to bring them closer to their roots. After 100 years of gulping down Coca-Cola and eating french fries, something’s gotta change,” he said. “I always tell my students, ‘There’s UCHINANCHU Uchinanchu is the newsletter of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. something spiritual inside of you. You are special because you take the Although subject to change, issues will be published bi-monthly. Volunteer time and effort to learn your culture.’” writers are welcome. Send your name, address and telephone number to It is not coincidence that the best selling shirt at the 2018 Okinawan Uchinanchu Newsletter, Hawaii United Okinawa Association, 94-587 Ukee St., Festival was “Proud to Be U(chinanchu); or that Jon Itomura became HUOA Waipahu, Hawaii 96797. E-mail articles to [email protected]. Uchinanchu reserves President in 2008. It is not coincidence that Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai is going the right to edit all material for clarity and accuracy. to Carnegie Hall to perform. Nor is it coincidence that so many students in HUOA President ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jo Ige our local schools are receiving their certifications in the performing arts. It is Executive Director •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Gwen Fujie definitely not a coincidence that Okinawan sensei and performers come to Editorial/Production Services ••••••••••••••• MBFT Media: Arnold Hiura, share their art in Hawaii. Eloise Hiura and Hilma Fujimoto During our recent aisatsu trip to Okinawa we were often asked how Hawaii is able to continue to promote, preserve and promote the Okinawan ADVERTISING INFORMATION Uchinanchu reaches over 9,700 households. For advertising rates and more Hukurashaya Uchinanchu culture and history. Now I know the answer. “ .” information, contact us at: Tel: (808) 676-5400 – Email: [email protected] – You are special because you take the time and effort to learn your culture. www.huoa.org Chibariyo 2019! M arch /April 2019 Uchinanchu 3 Executive An Important Message Director’s Message from the HUOA By Gwen Fujie The Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote, perpetuate, and preserve Okinawan culture in Hawaii. The organization is made up of 50 Haitai gusuyo! member clubs whose combined membership is estimated at 40,000 arch was a busy month at the HUOA people. office. We welcomed a number of visitorsM to the Center, including the new Your support of the HUOA goes towards: governor of Okinawa, Denny Tamaki. • Hawaii-Okinawa High School Student Exchange Program – One of The Okinawa students from our Hawaii-Okinawa High School Student longest running high school exchange programs that changes the Exchange Program ended their two-week stay with their host families with lives of students from both Okinawa and Hawaii. It is a true exchange a wonderful Aloha Party on March 1. They departed, very sadly, to return where Okinawan students homestay and go to school with the Hawaii home the next day. We look forward to our Hawaii students going off to students, and then the Hawaii students get to homestay with their Okinawa in June. (See article on page 15.) Okinawan students. DOE funding for this program stopped years ago, We welcomed a group of engineers of the Hawaii/Okinawa Advisory so HUOA took on the program to make sure it continued. Group who came to Hawaii as part of a program sponsored by the Hawaiian • HUOA Senior Fair – Supporting our kupuna by connecting seniors and Electric Company. A few days later, 42 students from the Gushikawa caregivers with resources and support services. Commercial High School arrived. The Hawaii Okinawa Center was their first destination after getting off the airplane, so you can imagine how tired • HUOA Children’s Day Camp – A summer day camp for children 8-12 years but excited they all were. Staff member Bonnie Miyashiro is invaluable as old to learn and participate in Okinawan culture. Started almost 20 she graciously speaks in Nihongo to our /Okinawa visitors. years ago, this Day Camp, themed “Warabi Ashibi,” meaning “Children With HUOA President Jo Ige and President-elect Lynn Miyahira away at Play,” has reached hundreds of children statewide. on their aisatsu visit to Okinawa, we were here in Hawaii participating • HUOA Community Service Picnic – A picnic to share our culture with people in the many activities of the 25th Anniversary of the Honolulu Festival. I outside of the Okinawan community and provide some fun for children was fortunate to represent HUOA at Washington Place for the Governor’s in need. This picnic has recently been held at a transitional homeless Luncheon, sit in front of the Moana Hotel at the VIP stage area for the huge shelter in Waianae. We provide the games, prizes, entertainment, and Festival parade, and end up viewing the Nagaoka fireworks show from the food, and the residents get to experience an Okinawan style summer lawn of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. picnic! My proudest moment was watching our 90-some Uchinanchu come march- ing down Kalakaua Avenue with our club banners. I still think they received • Support for the Hawaii Okinawa Center—our home for many different the loudest applause from the audience. (Of course that would be next to the groups to practice cultural arts, hold classes and meetings, host events, wild reception for the Brazilian half-hadaka dancers in stiletto heels!) greet visitors from Okinawa and much more etc. Your Center cannot survive without VOLUNTEERS. I’d like to take a • And of course, the Okinawan Festival! moment in this message to once again thank the good folks who come out - Major fundraiser for the 50 member clubs regularly and irregularly (come when you can, is my thought) because we - Opportunity to share our culture with the wider community can use your help in many areas. We want to thank James (Jimmy) Miyashiro of Urasoe Club, who came out to cook for our Wednesday volunteers, as well as vice president Val Kato, and my best friend, partner, and husband, Clayton Fujie, who cooks at the delight of our workers. If they didn’t volun- teer their time, our very busy staff would cook. Can you come out to help once in a while? Call the Center and give us a date. Besides our cooks, we have a number of women who are like the famous Mari Kondo, the tidying up queen. Connie Chun, Kate Ardona, Anita Nihei, Sandi Hino, Janice Kawatchi, and Jean Ige come out weekly and they are a big help with organizing, tidying up, and more. They surely “spark joy” when they come to the office. You can, too! Thank you, ladies. Until next time, menichi pata pata… Gwen Fujie

Corrections to Issue #178 (Jan/Feb 2019) Page 6, “Aloha Billy Teruya” article: Photo Caption: fourth person from left is Mamo Kuniyoshi, not Mamo Kaneshiro, as indicated. Page 9, “Preserving our Legacy” donor list: $1,000 donor’s name should be Wilbert S. Miyasato, not Wilbert S. Miyashiro, as printed. We apologize for these errors.

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Standing under the statue of Kyuzo Toyama in Kin Town with Mayor Hajime Nakama and our many supporters in Kin Town Jo also shared the Installation Banquet program and flipped to the page with the photos of past presidents. She would point to my father, Wayne Miyahira, and tell them, “This is her dad!” Some of them said, “Oh yeah! I A warm airport greeting by members of the Okinawa Hawaii Kyokai remember him! Big guy, right?” and we would all laugh. I feel a deep sense of pride and responsibility to carry on the torch of HUOA leadership and to Ginoza, Masaji Matsuda and Colin Sewake, this visit to extend greetings make sure our organization is around for generations to come. from the Hawaii United Okinawa Association was a fulfilling one. The purpose of the aisatsu visit is to meet with leaders of the Okinawa Prefectural Government, the local leaders of our hometowns, and leaders of various organizations in Okinawa. Continuing the relationship between Hawaii and Okinawa is a longtime practice established by past presidents and leaders to build the opportunity for friendship and support between the two places. While the visits may have been held in formal settings—with

President Jo Ige showed Governor Denny Tamaki what HUOA’s purpose and mission is and showed him photos in the Uchinanchu Annual. One of the highlights was our visit to the brand-new Okinawa Prefectural Library, which opened in December 2018. This beautiful new building, locat- ed above the Naha Bus Terminal, is a world-class library and research center. We got to see the Okinawan Emigration Corner, where they have books from Okinawan communities around the world—South America, North Meeting with Chairman, Assembly, Mr. Yonekichi Shinzato America and of course Hawaii. It was amazing to see our HUOA booklets, the exchanges of meishi (business cards that we all set in front of us on the programs, and books at the library. But my favorite moment was when they table)—the conversations were very informal, including at times sharing took us behind the scenes to see their massive automated retrieval system personal experiences and memories. It was a feeling of being in the company called the “Media Runner.” This was a huge room, full of materials from of good friends. floor to ceiling, with robots that pulled books from the shelves. It was like We landed on a late-night flight at Naha Airport and were greeted by something straight out of Harry Potter! members from the Okinawa Hawaii Kyokai (OHK). It didn’t matter that it was almost midnight, they all came out to greet us at the airport—some driv- ing from over an hour away! Thanks to the help of OHK, we were able to schedule meetings with Gov. Denny Tamaki, the mayors of Naha, Kin, and Nishihara, the Board of Education, the Dept. of Tourism, Culture and Sports, and companies like

Lap blankets made by our HUOA Monday Crafters were donated to the elderly at the Kin- cho Social Welfare Council Adult Day Care. A special thank you to the Monday Crafters for the colorful lap blankets that we gifted to the ladies of the Kin Community Center for the Elderly. The ladies—who were very spry and alert—were tickled pink and so happy to receive them! One of my biggest takeaways from this trip was a deep sense of pride in the strength of the relationships that HUOA has with various organizations in Okinawa. These relationships have been developed over many years by Mahalo to members of the Okinawa Hawaii Kyokai for hosting a wonderful Aloha Party for us! generations of HUOA leaders, and I only hope to preserve and perpetuate our strong ties with Okinawa. Ryukyu Shimpo, Okinawa Times, and Orion Beer—all longtime supporters Jo observed: “The aisatsu trip is about people making connections. of HUOA. Building relationships one by one, from a long time ago to making new Members from OHK shuttled us around from meeting to meeting and friends today, is how the HUOA continues to foster the yuimaru spirit—a made sure we were prepared for each courtesy visit, like politicians during community of giving and receiving in the humblest and kindest way. Our campaign season! At each of our meetings, Jo would reiterate the mission Uchinanchu community in Hawaii is a special one, treasured by many in and purpose of the HUOA and share the pictures of various events in our Okinawa; and we, in turn, are lucky to have so many people we can call Uchinanchu Annual yearbook. ‘friends’ in a place we sometimes call ‘home.’” M arch /April 2019 Uchinanchu 5

HUOAThank you to everyone at the who participated Honolulu in the parade! Festival, Don’t forget to join March us for the Pan Pacific 9-10, Parade on2019 June 9!

On Sunday, HUOA came out in full force for the Honolulu Festival’s President Jo Ige never missed a beat as she kachashi’d throughout Grand Parade. President Jo Ige led the group of nearly 100 marchers the entire parade! down Kalakaua Avenue. Members carried their respective club banners with pride as they marched to the beat of Chinagu Eisa. Photo by Brandon Miyagi

One of the highlights of the exhibit was the Sueko Zamami weaving doll exhibit.

Friday Booth Artisans: Sonette Muramoto, Jo Richardson, Geri Maeda, Diana Miyasato, Carol Tanji and Karen Kuba-Hori.

Sunday Docents 1st Row (L-R): Ann Kabasawa, Diana Miyasato, Jo Richardson, Sonette Muramoto, Karen Kuba-Hori, Carol Tanji and Sharon Miyashiro. 2nd Row (L-R): Joyce Yoshida, Bertha Arakawa, Celeste Yamaguchi, Paula Kurashige and Karen Fuse. Saturday Docents (L-R): Sharon Miyashiro, Dexter Teruya, 2 student guests from Okinawa, Caroline Okazaki and Bobbi Kuba. continued from page 1 Governor Denny Tamaki Special acknowledgements go out to the members of HUOA, Ukwanshin very busy four-day schedule with Governor Tamaki. A special thank you Kabudan, WUB, the Hawaii Okinawa Center staff, and the staff of the to Dave Arakawa for assisting in coordinating the official visits with the Okinawa Prefectural Government for their hard work in coordinating this various government offices. Everyone worked tirelessly to make Governor Tamaki’s first official visit to Hawaii a success!

Governor Tamaki with Governor and Mrs. Ige and members of Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai Hawaii, led by Grant “Masandu” Murata Sensei, who performed at a special HUOA dinner for Governor Tamaki. Governor Tamaki, Governor and Mrs. Ige with HUOA President Jo Ige and past presidents. 6 Uchinanchu M arch /April 2019 Okinawan Summer Day Camp for Children Coming this Warabi Ashibi–Children at Play June! Camps Scheduled for all major Islands–Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii

“Warabi Ashibi” is an Okinawan term meaning “children at play.” The spirit of this theme has governed the Hawaii United Okinawa Association’s Okinawan Cultural Summer Day Camp Program for Kids. Developed in 1996 on Oahu, the program is designed to teach children about the Okinawan culture and heritage in a fun learning atmosphere. From the east side of the Big Island to the island of Kauai, the sounds of our Okinawan music will be heard throughout the state in the months of May and June. Children ages 7 to 13 will be able to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of our culture. Campers are introduced to Okinawan history, dance, language, drumming, martial arts, crafts, flower arrangement, cooking and plantation games. Projects are designed to provide a hands-on fun and educational experience for the participants and will vary from camp to camp. Camps select the curriculum that best suits their participants and community. “Warabi Ashibi” was first established on Oahu. The program is now offered statewide with the assistance from neighbor island Okinawan clubs and a financial grant from the State of Hawaii, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. According to State Director Karen Kuba-Hori, “It is such a joy and very inspirational to see our children embrace our Okinawan culture.” This year, we would like welcome back Kauai and our Kohala camps. Mahalo to Kauai camp Director Shantelle Rego and Director Kathy Matsuda, returning back to lead Kohala. For additional and updated information, please visit our website at www.huoa.org or call the HUOA office at 676-5400 or email at [email protected]. Listing of Camps and General Information Oahu Location: Hawaii Okinawa Center Date of Camp: June 4 – 7 (sleepover at the Hawaii Okinawa Center scheduled on Thursday) Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30am to 2:30pm Friday: 8:30am – noon. Coordinating Club: Hui O Laulima Directors: Connie Chun and Kate Ardona Registration: $110 (discount for multi-child households) Kauai Number of Kids: 80 Location: Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Ages: 8 – 13 years of age Date of Camp: June 10 – 12 Contact: Karen Kuba-Hori, (808) 676-5400 Hours: 8:30am to 4pm [email protected] Coordinating Club: Hui Alu, Inc. (Application available on-line, visit www.huoa.org) Registration: $100 (discount for multi-child households) Number of Kids: 30 Maui Ages: 8 – 13 years of age Location: Maui Okinawa Culture Center Director: Shantelle Rego Date of Camp: June 4 – 7 Contact: [email protected] Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm Coordinating Club: Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai Hawaii – Kohala Maui Ryukyu Culture Group Location: Hawi Jodo Mission Hall Directors: Elaine Fujita and Christine Hondo Date of Camp: May 17 – 19 Registration: $95 for MOKK members; Hours: Friday – 6pm to 8pm; $130 for non-members, Saturday/Sunday – 9am to 4pm includes one year MOKK membership. Coordinating Club: Kohala Okinawa Kenjin Kai and (Discount for multi-child households) Ryukyu Matsuri Daiko Kohala/Waimea Number of Kids: 30 Registration: $50 (discount for multi-child households) Ages: Entering 1st grade – 8th grade $45 (for Kohala Okinawa Kenjin Kai and Contact: Christine Hondo – [email protected] RMD Kohala/Waimea) Elaine Fujita – [email protected] Number of Kids: 24 MOKK, (808) 242-1560 Ages: 8 – 13 years of age MOKK, P O Box 1884, Wailuku 96793 Directors: Kathy Matsuda Hawaii – Hilo Contact: Kathy Matsuda (808) 895-2025 Location: Higashi Hongwanji Hilo [email protected] Date of Camp: June 9 – June 14 Hawaii – Kona (Excursion scheduled for Thursday – with a Location: TBA Wednesday Fun Night) Date of Camp; June 22 – 23 Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm Hours: Saturday – 8am to 3pm Coordinating Club: Hui Okinawa Sunday – 8am to 3pm Registration: $100 (discount for multi-child households) Coordinating Club: Kona Okinawa Kenjin Kai Number of Kids: 48 Registration: $45 (discount for multi-child households) Ages: 8 – 13 years of age Number of Kids: 20 Director: Dwayne Miyashiro Ages: 8 – 13 years of age Contact: Dwayne Miyashiro (808-896-0512) Directors: Cheryl Kurashige [email protected] Contact: [email protected] M arch /April 2019 Uchinanchu 7 2020 Hui O Laulima 2019 HUOA Study Tour Sign Up! Cultural Grant This year the HUOA study tour will be setting off on Applications October 3 to the 14th to Okinawa!! Traveling with N&K, ui O Laulima is pleased to announce the experienced tour guides will escort you through the that applications for the 2020 Cultural in Naha; the Himeyuri no To; take you to the GrantH are being accepted. Grants and schol- north side to the Chiraumi Aquarium and Kouri Island; arships have been awarded by HOL since visit Kyuzo Toyama (father of immigration) in Kin Town 1984 and total more than $200,000. Hui O Laulima is a women’s and Miyagi Island for the nuchi masu factory; provide a organization promoting the Okinawan culture and true to its spirit side trip to Ishigaki and Taketomi Islands and to visit of “giving a helping hand,” has continued to perpetuate and pre- serve its culture by awarding grants to individuals and groups who Kencho and the Prefectural Museum in Naha. Don’t forget share the same desire the Naha Tsunahiki! Of course there is lots of time for shopping, eating and greeting your family in Okinawa!! A few of the criteria for selection include: • Interest in the study, perpetuation and promotion, including Sign up with N&K Travel Service Inc., 739- 9010 or email: goodwill projects of Okinawan culture (music, dance, art, or [email protected]. Limited to the first 60; all other forms of artistic expressions) language and history; others will be wait-listed. • Leadership ability; • Community service; Please sign up by June 28, 2019 • Financial need; Full Payment is due on Aug 02, 2019 • Overall potential for success; Tour Cost: based on 50 full paying tour members: ** • Clarity of goal(s); Exchange rate: ¥111-112 per U.S. dollars ** • Two letters of recommendation from individuals other than Twin/Triple occupancy: $3400.00 per person ______relatives. Single occupancy: $3600.00 per person ______All prospective grant projects/activities should take place from January through December 2020. Deadline for submission is July LAND ONLY: Individual arrangements to meet the group 31, 2019. are not included (like the transportation to & from the The 2020 Cultural Grant application contains the complete list of airport to hotel) is not provided. If you need assistance, the criteria for selection. Please direct inquiries and/or requests for please let us know. application to Karen Fuse, Committee Chairperson. Phone: (808) 735-4523, email: [email protected] Twin/Triple occupancy: $2300.00 per person ______Single: $2500.00 per person ______

‘IreiSave no Hi’ Remembrance the Date Event 2019 “Irei no Hi,” known as Okinawa’s Memorial Day, is commemorated in Okinawa each year on June 22. This day is set aside in Okinawa to remember and honor the over 240,000 military and civilian lives that were lost in the Battle of Okinawa. Please join us and let us remember together: Saturday, June 22, 2019, Evening Hawaii Okinawa Center Details to follow. 8 Uchinanchu M arch /April 2019 Bridging from Generation to Generation - For Our Children!

A Capital Campaign of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association

he Hawaii United Okinawa Association would like to acknowledge the following individuals, families, organizations and companies who have donated or pledged to our Campaign. Since our last report, we received $23,697.30, including club pledge donations from Haneji Club, Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club, Nakagusuku Club, Oroku Azajin Club, and Yomitan Club. We are humbled by the support and the IkuconfidenceT you have displayedy throughu your Madingenerous donations. The Hawaii Okinawa Plaza will be our testament to the future of Okinawan culture in Hawaii. We are appreciative to the clubs and their members who have continually supported us. We would like to welcome Kaname Oshiro to our 200 for 2M Campaign. Magukuru Kara Ippee Nifee Deebiru – from our hearts, thank you very much.

IKUYU MADIN KAI MEMBERS OF THE 200 FOR 2M CAMPAIGN (Listed Members have either donated or pledged $10,000 or more to our current campaign starting July 1, 2014.) Aloha Tofu Inc., Paul Uyehara Richard Iha, Jr. Ruth Oshiro Aza Yogi Doshi Kai Yuriko Inamine Yoshimori Oshiro Nancy Akamine Arizumi, Claire Jon Itomura Yasuo and Chiyo Sadoyama Matsumoto, Wilma Ogimi Arthur Kaneshiro Steven & Stephanie Saito Arashiro Ohana Nobuko Kida The Family of Akira & Jane Sakima Charles & Gladys Tokunaga Asao Kin Chojin Kai Jane Serikaku George Bartels, Jr. & Doreen Bartels Rodney & Carol Kohagura Chris & Shiori Shimabukuro Dr. Glenn M. & Lucille K. Biven Paul Y. & Kristi Komeiji Earl & Sue Shimabukuro Ford & Daneil Chinen The Family of Richard and Kiyoko Kuba - Herbert & Lillian Shimabukuro Dr. Doris Ching Lui, Chung, Morikami, Kuba-Hori R.K. & C. Shimabukuro Alton Chung Asako Kuwazaki Bob & Mimi Shiroma Furugen Family Ltd. Partnership Jane Setsuko & Won Kuk Lee George & Pat Takamiya Gwen & Clayton Fujie Miki & Brian Maeshiro Courtney Takara Gaza Yonagusuku Doshi Kai Mavis Masaki Karen Keiko Tamae & Akira Sugikawa; Ginowan Club Dwight T. Matsuda Roy, Dawn & Makana Sugikawa; Janet Ginoza Sonjin Kai Robert T. Matsuda & Neal Yamanouchi Haneji Club Sally & Hisashi Matsumoto Tamagusuku Club Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club Guy Miyashiro Cyrus & Ann Tamashiro Christine & Stanley Higa Florence Sueko, Patrick & Nona George & Emeline Tamashiro Henry Shiyei Higa & Gladys Matsue Miyashiro James M. Tamashiro Family, in memory Higa by co-trustees Jane Akiko Lawrence & Alice Morisako of Martha Kame Tamashiro Kamiya, Alice Etsuko Higa & Edward Catherine Morishige Daniel Tengan Shisei Higa Mark Mugiishi Mark & Joanie Teruya Laverne Higa Russell & Charlotte Mukai Charles T. Toguchi Mark & Hanae Higa Nago Club Linda Torigoe Mildred Higa Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Darryl Uezu Dr. Kyoko Hijirida Carol & Jackson Nakasone Alice S. Uyehara Hui Alu, Inc. Karen Nakasone Maurice & Jean Yamasato Hui Makaala Mitsuko Toguchi Nakasone Kenneth & Helen Yanamura Hui O Laulima Norman & Renette Nakasone Nancy & Larry Yogi and Family Carol & Stanley Ige Okinawa Genealogical Society of Yomitan Club Jocelyn Ige Hawaii Bob Yonahara Ralph & Jean Ige The Family of Shinichi & Utome Harold & Elsie Yonamine In Memory of Melvin “Blackie” Iha and Okuhama In Memory of Kenneth K. & Hazel C. Benjamin “Blackie” & Violet Iha Oroku Azajin Club Uehara

Donations listed below were received January 1, 2019 to February 28, 2019. GinowanOur Club SupporDr. tersKyoko Hijirida The Benevity Community Impact Fund by Hisashi Haneji Club by Wilfred & Tsuyako Takushi MC Group Hawaii, Ltd and Sally Matsumoto in Memory of Aaron Oshiro Haneji Club by Drusilla A. Tanaka Dr. Mark M. Mugiishi Robert & Amy Tsuru Haneji Club by Susan T. Ikehara Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai by Lester & Karen Higa Yomitan Club by Blane & Roxanne Yoshida Haneji Club by Rodney & Wei Wei Inefuku Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai by Howard T. Asato Yomitan Club and in memory of Mrs. Jean Teruya by Haneji Club by Gary H. Miyashiro in Memory of Gladys Karen Tooko Nakasone Blane & Roxanne Yoshida Miyashiro & Baban Okinawa Jyutaku Sangyo Kyokai In Memory of Harriet Amuro by Hawaii Shuri-Naha Haneji Club by Ruth Yukie Oshiro Oroku Azajin Kai by Bob & Jeanne Kaneshiro Club Haneji Club by Alan & Laura Miyashiro Oroku Azajin Kai by Candyce & Thomas Kaaiai In Memory of Mr. Lawrence Morisako by Ginowan Club Haneji Club by Kathleen Shiramizu Oroku Azajin Kai by Muriel Arakaki In Memory of Aaron Oshiro by Sally and Hisashi Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club by Mel & Amy Enriques Kaname Oshiro Matsumoto Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club in memory of Chosu & Tsuruko Family of Akira & Jane Sakima by Ellen Higa In Memory of Mrs. Lois Sakima by Ginowan Club Kochi by Kori-Jo Kochi Bob & Mimi Shiroma M arch /April 2019 Uchinanchu 9 Preserving Our Legacy2018 to 2019–Annual Giving Campaign hank you to the many members, friends and businesses that have responded to our 2018/2019 annual giving campaign. We are deeply grateful for theT confidence you have shown in us sharing your donation dollars. As we begin this new year, HUOA looks forward to new promises and challenges. President Jocelyn Ige reminds us that we must look at the past - to create the future, “reflection.” We are in our fifth month in our Annual Giving Campaign, and we are pleased to report we received 678 donations, representing $112,516.00. We truly appreciate the support you have shown in us and hope for your continued support. Ippee Nifee Deebiru! The following list of donors reflect contributions from January 1, 2019 to February 28, 2019.

SILVER ($500 TO $999) In Memory of Ansei & Edna M. Arakaki by the Zina Nagamine The Benevity Community Impact Fund Arakaki Family Robert & Barbara Y. Nakamatsu, Jr. Douglas Y. Higa BRONZE ($250 TO $499) Donald Nitta Charles Kaneshiro Alexander & Baldwin, LLC, Series T Rochefords Isamu Kaneshiro Ken & Amy Mijo Nancy A. Sogawa Kyle & Susan Kanetake Candy Yamauchi Edward S. Tamanaha Diane Kawakami In Memory of Masao & Kameyo Ginoza and Wes & Geri Wakuzawa Florence Miyasato Charlotte Emiko Provino by George K. & Yukie J. Richard & Karen Yamaguchi Manabu & Hannah Nakamoto Miyashiro YourCause, LLC Trustee for NVIDIA (2) Myrna Nohara In Memory of Giuei & Kane Kamiya by Tom & Jan In Memory of Geri Baenen by Gwen Fujie Robert Nohara Kamiya Dobiesz In Memory of Paul & Shizue Kino by George Kino Herman H. Oshiro In Memory of Shingi Nohara by David & Lilly In Memory of Emily Emiko Oshiro by Stephen M. Carter & Elaine Reed Young Oshiro Yoshiko Tokashiki In Honor of Ethel M. Teruya by Stephen & In Memory of Stanley T. & Ruth S. Oshiro by Susan S. Ventura Rosemarie Love Audrey S. Ferris Richard S. & Kay K. Yogi CONTRIBUTOR ($100 TO $250) In Memory of Jane Serikaku by Brenda Nomura In Memory of Harold Shimabuku by Mae M. Anonymous (4) In Memory of Jane Serikaku by Larry & Nancy Yogi Shimabuku Paul Arata In Memory of Mary & Kotoku Toyama by Mr. & In Memory of Kenhan & Kamako Arata by Sadao & Howard T. Asato Mrs. Shinkoethe Annie Aoki Ford Chinen In Memory of Joan Fumiko Yamane by Edward & In Memory of Shigeo Gakiya by Haruko Gakiya Wayne & Jill Gushiken Helen Ginoza In Memory of Aileen Hokama by Dana Hokama Janet M. Hirata In Honor of Yoko Abe by David K. Abe In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Teiji Miyashiro by Ron & Robert R. Kaneshiro In Honor of Toshiko Afuso by Greg & Mary Afuso Gail Miyashiro George Kino In Honor of Lynn Miyahira’s Service to the Hawaii In Honor of Gladys Asao by Harry & Marge Miyoko Kitamura United Okinawa Assn. by Betty Yoshida Murakami Won Kuk & Jane Lee FRIEND ($99 AND BELOW) Amy Matano Anonymous (3) Frances Miyasato Dr. Norman & Lucille Araki

Hawaii Okinawa Plaza Update: HUOA Governor Denny Tamaki visits! awaii Okinawa Plaza (HOP) co-chairs Mark Higa and Chris DONATIONS HShimabukuro proudly take Governor Denny Tamaki and his entourage from Okinawa on a tour of the Hawaii Okinawa January 1 - February 28, 2019 Plaza during the governor’s recent visit. Notice the beautiful signage and Minsa design on the wall facing Ukee Street. HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors: Pauline R. Britten H&U INC. dba Sun Noodle Michael McHugh Naha Shigi Kai (Hana City Assembly Jimin to Liberal Democratic Party) Okinawa Tourist Service Ethel Teruya

In Honor of Jocelyn Ige, HUOA Officers and Uchinanchus of the Year In Memory of Kokuji Kochi by Okinawa City Goeku Japan Airlines for Aisatsu trip airfare in-kind donation 10 Uchinanchu M arch /April 2019 Haebaru Club News

Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club Shinnen Enkai n February 24, the Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club held its 46th annual Shinnen Enkai with a luncheon at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. A groupO of some 124 family, friends and guests united to reconnect and cel- ebrate the new year. Pre-lunch activities were a big hit: Getting a custom- made balloon creation by Balloon Monsoon, taking a photo op, perusing the various display boards or snacking on the ono pupus! Mistress of Ceremonies Gayle Lau did a superb job with her effervescent personality. She even kept every- one on their toes with a triv- ia game testing the audience’s Haebaru Club members were in full force representing HUOA at the Honolulu Festival Parade! knowledge of the (L-R): Samuel and Kathy Wakai, Keenan, Kaden and Kody Kawakami. In front of Kody is Tiana Hawaii Shuri- Suhas, Amber Suhas, the little boy is Teari’i Suhas, behind him is sister Teija Suhas, Francine Naha Club. Kawakami, Janice Toma Shiira (holding flag) and Ann Wong. Entertainment began with an up-tempo dance of Hanjyo Bushi by Tamagusuku Ryu Senjukai Hawaii Sensei Frances Nakachi. Honorees: Vernon Chang-Kajimaya, Sheryl Miyama-UOY, and That was fol- Kiyoshi Higa-Kajimaya. lowed by her stu- dents Cali Asato, Emma Tanaka, Isabella Kishaba and Lainee Ono’s perfor- mance of Hana Nu Kajimaya, to the delight of all. HUOA President Jo Ige installed the officers for 2019: President Greg Kuwazaki, Secretary Pearl Wong, Treasurer Bobbi Kuba and Advisors Doris Haebaru Shinnen Enkai luncheon celebration was held on February 17 at the Japanese Cultural Arakaki and Chris Taylor. Center of Hawaii. Vince Watabu joined us and spoke about HUOA events and thanked Haebaru Special honors were bestowed upon three members. Vernon Chang and Cub members for their support. Kiyoshi Higa celebrated their 97th Kajimaya birthdays and Sheryl Miyama was recognized as HSNC’s Uchinanchu of the Year! Kin Chojin Kai Shinnen Enkai

Kin Chojin Kai celebrated the Year of the Boar at their Shinnen Enkai at the Hawaii Okinawa Center on February 9, 2019. “Super Seniors” were honored for their volunteer work and contributions to the club.

Installation of Board Members: Chris Taylor and Doris Arakaki–Advisors, Bobbi Kuba– Treasurer, Pearl Wong–Secretary, and Greg Kuwazaki–President. After a delicious lunch prepared by A Catered Experience, club members showed off their extraordinary talents. Kazuko Sakuma, a master teacher of Kokufuru Shigin, executed a beautiful rendition of Yagiri No Watashi in a style known as Kayou Shigin, poem recitation and singing. Singer, guitarist and sound engineer Wayne Takamine performed one of the most popular Okinawan songs, Shima Uta. That was followed by the quintet of Dudley Yogi, his son Cuyler Yogi and Afuso Ryu’s Cassie Nakagawa, Naomi Oshiro and Mindy Oumi, as they wowed the crowd with their version of Densa Bushi, Mensore and Asatoya Yunta. Pearl Wong, Caroline Okazaki and Ruby Ueda were our three –way tie winners for our Uchina-Jan-Ken-Po. They were super expressive with their habu, shisa and andagi body gestures. Winning the grand prize raffle drawings were Gordon Yamasaki, who won a $200 Amazon gift card, and Matt Watanabe, who took home a GoPro One hundred-year-old Genyei Matsudo, pic- Camera! Of course a party would not be complete without the traditional Kiyoko and Saeko performed a comedy skit as tured here with his niece Katherine Kupuka’a, Kachashi, a beautiful, energetic ending to a fun-filled event! a Kajimaya dedication. was honored at the party. M arch /April 2019 Uchinanchu 11 Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Celebrates the New Year n February 17, members of Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai gathered at dances of the Hawaii Okinawa Center to honor, remember, perpetuate and the Ryukyu celebrate.O Old friends and new; our elders and our young—all enjoyed the Islands. They, festivities at our annual shinnen enkai. along with We honored our heritage, our culture, and our elders. Members celebrating Afuso Ryu their 90th birthday or more were recognized, as well as those celebrating Gensei Kai, their 85th birthdays. We also remembered those members who have passed helped per- on, including our dear Jane Serikaku. We welcomed their presence at petuate the our celebration and culture and honored them with a Lucky number grand prize winners (L-R): Gary Higa, Mona Asato, Arlene our pride as beautiful hula to The Ishikawa, Loreen Okamura, and Denise Higa-Ichimura. Uchinanchu. Prayer. We celebrated the achievement of our graduating seniors. We beamed with We also honored pride as we viewed the golf and bowling trophies on display. We celebrated a our Uchinanchu of the full and productive year and looked forward to the year ahead with renewed Year, Ed and Dorothy optimism and enthusiasm – especially for our softball and volleyball teams! Higa, for instilling Inspiring words by HUOA President Jo Ige and Executive Director Gwen Uchinanchu pride in Fujie helped deepen our relationship with our Okinawan community. And a their family. Their surprise visit by Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Past President Howard Asato, as well grandchildren Justin as the Okinawan high school exchange student, strengthen our ties to Okinawa. 85th Birthday honorees (front row L-R): Sue Maynard, Helen and Megan, along We even made a new friend, Miho, from Nakagusuku! Ichariba choode! Liu and Nancy Miura; (back row L-R): Howard Asato, Jo Ige with Chinagu Eisa Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai’s next event will be our annual summer picnic on and Denise Liu. and Tamagusuku Ryu July 21 at Kapiolani Park. We hope to see you there! Senjukai, honored their grandparents and all our members with songs and

Nakagusuku’s Uchinanchu of the Year honorees Dorothy and 90+ Birthday honorees (front row L-R): Robert Maynard, Betsy Sato, Harriet Kobashigawa, Shigeo Asato, Ed Higa, Masao Higa, Fujie Ed Higa (seated) with their family (back row L-R): Justin Higa, Murata, and Sharon Kobashigawa for Doris Higa; (back row L-R): Howard Asato, Jo Ige, and Denise Liu. Katrina Higa, Lester Higa, Mayumi Higa and Gary Higa. 12 Uchinanchu M arch /April 2019 to ride a bike and enter the Century Ride up until he was in his early 80’s. He says he has slowed down. He has four children, nine grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Entertainment opened with popular Japanese songs sung by Joy Schoonover, hula numbers by Carole Kohagura and Cherie Kawamoto, and a performance by some 20 drummers from Chinagu Eisa. The planning committee included Aza Futenma, Aza Ginowan, and Aza Ginowan News Maehara, with special help from Christine Higa who planned the children’s By Jane Nakamura craft corner. he Ginowan Club held its annual New Year celebration on March 16 at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. These events are held alternatively duringT the evening or during the day. This year’s celebration was held dur- Hanami at HOC ing the day. Invocation delivered by Pastor Russell Higa opened the evening’s activi- ties and dinner. HUOA President Jocelyn Ige swore in the officers and advi- sors for the year. Officers are: President Sandra Nishimoto, Vice President Joy Schoonover, Secretary Carol Kohagura and Treasurer Garrett Iha. Advisors are Christine Higa, Ellen Higa, Rodney Kohagura, Guy Miyashiro, Patrick Miyashiro, Alice Morisako, John Tasato, and Roberta Umeno. Special recogni- tion included our HUOA Uchinanchu of the Year Garrett Iha, Treasurer Garrett Iha, President Sandra Nishimoto, and Vice college graduates President Joy Schoonover. Absent: Secretary Carol Kohagura. Taylor Tamanaha, son of Jensen and Charlene Tamanaha; and Elisabeth Mather, daugh- ter of Lloyd and Gay Kurashige. Over 30 seniors 80 years of age and older who attended the dinner were also recognized. Seihan Tamashiro was the most senior member in attendance, turning On Febuary 11, our hardworking volunteer gardeners took part in the custom 98 years of age in 2019. Seihan Tamashiro is very independent accord- of hanami (flower viewing) to celebrate the blooming of one of the cherry ing to his daughter Karen Sumida. On weekdays he catches the bus each blossom trees at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. (L-R): Dean Kobashigawa, morning at 6:30 a.m. and walks several blocks to Kaimuki Zippy’s. He still Jimmy Kobashigawa, George Takamiya, Wayne Kawakami, Richard Maeda, works in the yard and pretty much does everything on his own. He used David Nakasone and Mamo Kuniyoshi. M arch /April 2019 Uchinanchu 13 More CLUB NEWS Ginoza Shinnen Enkai Yonashiro Chojin Kai inoza Sonjin Kai held its annual Shinnen Enkai on January 26, 2019, at Gthe Pagoda Floating Restaurant. For the past three years, the club has Shinnen Enkai held its Shinnen Enkai in conjunction with hosting two “kenshusei” visitors onashiro Chojin Kai held its 2019 Shinnen Enkai on February 16 at from Ginoza Village. This year, Mitsunori Koki and Yuna Nakachi arrived on Masa’s Cafeteria. There’s always an activity for every age group at January 25 and spent roughly a week in Hawaii on their way back from South ourY annual gathering, including BINGO, Childrens Year of the Pig Mask America, where they visited Ginoza Contest, Seniors Recognition–80 and over, and lots of door prizes. clubs in Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Also, our ever-popular Yonashiro Country Store–where you can find The Shinnen Enkai started with gently used items and miscellaneous Okinawan items at very reasonable a short business meeting to dis- prices–was open cuss the current state of the club. for business! Next, right before lunch, 2019 Also, baked HUOA President Jo Ige provided and homemade an address to our club where she goods from our spoke about the contributions of members always Ginoza club members to the HUOA sell out fast. and about some of her goals for Children’s Year of the Pig Mask Contest. Every child is a winner! the year. After lunch, members 80 years and older were honored and presented gifts from the club. Rene Nakama presented a slideshow fea- Ginoza Kenshusei, Mitsunori Koki (left) and Yuna Nakachi (right). turing highlights of last year’s events, ending with recognizing Uchinanchu of the Year for 2018, Dorothy Nakama (our current Treasurer). Next on the program were presentations from our 2018 Hawaii kenshusei and our two visiting Ginoza Seniors Recognition 80 years old and up (L-R): Helen Kaneshiro, Patsy Yano, Betty Ganeku, kenshusei. Tori Ishikawa, daughter of Caroline Hanagami, Larry Hanagami, Betty Oshiro, Clara Yamashiro, Elaine Maemori, and Monica Toguchi and granddaughter Melvin Maemori. Kenshusei from Ginoza presenting gifts for of Bobby and Rieko Toguchi, was our the club to Ginoza Sonjin Kai President, club’s third kenshusei representative. David Shinsato. She shared her experience spending Wahiawa Okinawa Kyo Yu Kai three months in Ginoza Village, where she learned about language and Shinnen Enkai culture while reconnecting with her Okinawan roots. Next, the two Ginoza ahiawa Okinawa Kyo Yu Kai held its 2019 Shinnen Enkai at kenshusei treated the club to an Okinawan dance before giving speeches and Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission on February 23. There were over presenting gifts to our club. The Shinnen Enkai continued with lots of door W 120 members, new prizes and games. As the finale, Ginoza Kenshusei Yuna led club members members, guests, in a group dance to the “Ginoza Sonmin Ondo” (a song about Ginoza Village). family and friends in attendance. Thank you everyone for your support, generous donations, kind words of appreciation and encouragement. We look forward to another exciting year and I can’t wait until next year. Chibariyo!

80-plus-year-old members. Front Row (L-R): Ethel Shima, Seikichi Toguchi, Karen Hamada, Audrey Toguchi, Sakae Loo, Haruko Shimabukuro, anad Kazuo Ishikawa. Back Row (L-R): Dorothy Nakama Howard Shima, Rosalind Nakama, Hideo Toguchi, Joyce Takara, Diana Hirohata, Shigeru Ishikawa, Clem Hatori, Yukio Toguchi. Not Pictured: Edith Ko’omoa.

Order Your UCHINANCHU 2018 Today! he Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) is pleased to announce the publication Tof Uchinanchu 2018, an annual compilation of vibrant, full-color photos from this past year’s activities such as: installation, Uchinanchu of the Year, shinnen enkai parties, Okinawan Festival, summer picnics, music and dance performances, Legacy Awards, Hawaii Okinawa Plaza, and much, much more. Like a family album, Uchinanchu 2018 is a keepsake that will help to preserve the many memorable moments that our members have shared in our six regular issues of our Uchinanchu newsletter in 2018. Priced at $10 per book, clubs ordering 20 or more copies will be charged a discounted price of $7 per book. Thanks to the support of numerous advertising sponsors, all proceeds from the sale of Uchinanchu 2018 will benefit the HUOA. For information on advertising or book orders, email Gwen Fujie at [email protected] or call (808) 676-5400. 14 Uchinanchu M arch /April 2019 49th Annual Hawaii Okinawan Invitational Golf Tournament Saturday, May 25, 2019 and Sunday, May 26, 2019 Pali Municipal Golf Course Sponsored by Hawaii United Okinawa Association ELIGIBILITY: Open to all members and guests of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association and affiliated Okinawan clubs.

FLIGHTS: CHAMPIONSHIP 0-9 36 holes One low gross, all others net “A” 10-19 36 holes Low Net “B” 20-30 36 holes Low Net Women 0-38 36 holes Low Net Seniors (60 & over) 0-30 36 holes Low Net Super Seniors (75+) 0-30 18 Holes Sunday Low Net Sunday NOTE: Championship Flight golfer with the lowest 36-hole gross total will be declared the Tournament Champion. In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by sudden death play off. For net scores, ties will be decided by matching cards or by other methods as determined by the Tournament Committee. AWARDS & BANQUET: Prizes and awards to be presented on May 26, 2019 at Jikoen Temple, 1731 North School Street, with cocktails starting at 5:30pm and dinner at 6pm.

ENTRY FEE: th 49 Annual Hawaii Okinawan Invitational Golf Tournament $130.00 includes green fees, ENTRY FORM May 10, 2019 cart fees, City and County of Honolulu user fees and Complete and mail this form so we receive Please your entry print no later all than information. Mahalo. . Entry fees must accompany this form or it will be rejected. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to verify and awards banquet. Additional adjust handicaps and to accept or reject entries. banquet tickets are available at Name: $20.00 each. Phone: Email: Super Seniors: $65.00 green Address: fees & cart fees, Sunday User

City/State/Zip: Handicap as of 5/1/19 fees & awards banquet.

Your HUOA Club: OR are you a Guest STARTING TIMES: Starting times for all flights Golf Club Affiliation: will be from 6:30am to

DO YOU INTEND TO PLAY IN THE*: 9:00am. Tee times will be Senior Flight? Yes_____ No_____ Age_____ posted at the Starter’s Booth OR Super Senior (75+); Sunday Only? Yes_____ No_____ Age_____ *If you do NOT intend to play in the Senior/Super Senior Flight, we will place you in a flight based on at Pali Municipal Golf Course. **TOURNAMENT your handicap COMMITTEE listed below. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST HANDICAP** All participants will be

grouped according to flights: GROUP REQUEST Seniors, Women, “A”, Enter Indicate HUOA Club Championship, and “B”. Handicap: Name or if Guest Player #1: ______ENTRY DEADLINE: Player #2: ______First 120 players or May 10, Player #3: ______2019, whichever comes first. Player #4: ______FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Entry Fee -­‐ $130 MAILMAIL ENTRY ENTRY FORM FORM • NEAL TAKARA 291-9672 or BYBY MAY MAY 1010,, 2019: 2019: • HUOA 676-5400 Super Seniors Entry Fee – $65 HUOAHUOA-­Golf – Golf Add’l Banquet Tickets -­‐ checks $20 each ( payable tickets) to HUOA 9494-587-­587 Ukee Ukee Street Street Waipahu,Waipahu, Hi HI 96797-4214 96797-­4214 Total Amount Enclosed Mahalo! ( Ippee Nifee ) Deebiru!

M arch /April 2019 Uchinanchu 15 A Memorable Cultural Exchange By Tom Yamamoto his year marks the 29th year of the Hawaii-Okinawa Student Exchange Leonard’s Bakery. Program, which will reach a milestone next year when we will cele- Kaiser High School student Amanda Nitta, who is also a member of brateT 30 years of rich cultural learning and understanding, and the establish- Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts, taught her two homestay students, Sorane ment of long-lasting friendships and relationships. Sakihama and Miyu Yonashiro, the art of shishimai dance and performed it at the Aloha Party. The HUOA would like to extend its grati- tude to all the host fam- ilies who displayed such warm hospital- From left to right: Caitlyn Kadooka, Suka Kise, Rina Nakasone, ity for the homestay Miya Warner, Rei Suzuki, and Saige Merryman. students. Also, this program could not be possible without the partnership with the Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education, Lokahi Foundation, and so many volunteers and staff of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. This summer, Okinawa is planning an exciting 30th anniversary celebration on June 16. We are looking forward to sharing about the program during Okinawa exchange students at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. their panel discussion and reception. To the HUOA community, we thank you for your continuing support. Ippee Nifee Deebiru! This past February, group leader Shinichiro Oyadomari, Councilor of the Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education, along with English Teacher Consultant Shinako Fukumura and Chinen High School English Teacher Moritaka Oshiro, accompanied 25 students who were eager to meet their Hawaii host families and immerse themselves in the Hawaiian culture. Once again, with the support of the Lokahi Foundation, which planned and organized an enriching experience, the Okinawan students were able to learn various aspects of the tourism industry. This year, aside from the workshop at Kapiolani Okinawa exchange students with Governor Ige Community College Moritaka Oshiro, Governor Ige, Shinichiro Oyadomari and and JALPAK, they Shinako Fukumura. joined BYUH student ambassadors on the Kaikua’ana Project, who guided them through an Uchinaa-guchi in-depth learning experience that included the history and highlights of the (Okinawan language) Polynesian Cultural Center. The students and group leaders were fortunate to visit and chat with Governor David Ige during their tour of the State Capitol. Governor Ige Word of the Month shared his personal experience meeting his relatives in Okinawa for the first March time. He also expressed his gratitude to the students and leaders for support- chiruga•in, vi. 1 To be connected; be joined; ing this valuable program that promotes cultural awareness and friendship. While on the tour, they had a chance to visit Senator Glenn Wakai, who had be in succession; range; lie (stand or stretch) in much to share about his perspectives on tourism both here and in Okinawa. a line. 2 To be submerged; be under (water). He also shared his heartwarming story of discovering his true identity as an Okinawan and how it would later impact some of his views on certain issues. April A special bond formed between the Hawaii and Okinawa students as hanti-waja, n. An adventure; a venture; they were able to experience memorable moments together at school, home and with friends. The Okinawan students were introduced to the flavors a risky attempt; a hazard. of Hawaii, as they indulged in shave ice from Matsumoto’s store, make- (Excerpted, with permission, from the Okinawan-English Wordbook, by Mitsugu Sakihara, your-own pizza from Pieology, and the ever-so-popular malasadas from edited by Stewart Curry, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 2006) May 2019 8 Executive Council meeting, HOC, 7pm Our new episodes premiere on the first and third Saturday of the 11 Outreach-Community Picnic 8 am-12 noon month at 7 pm and repeat the following Thursday at 5 pm on ‘Olelo Ohana Ola O Kahumana, Waianae Community Media Channel NATV 53, except no HOT show is aired on 21 Okinawan Festival General meeting, 7pm, HOC the fifth Thursday of a month. 22 Board of Directors meeting, 7pm, HOC All of our shows are submitted in high definition format. ‘Olelo currently 25 & 26 HUOA 49th Annual Hawaii Okinawan Invitational offers HD programming on Hawaiian Telcom channels 1049 and 1053. Golf Tourney, Pali Golf Course All ‘Olelo shows are streamed on the Internet at www.olelo.org. Our 26 HUOA 49th Annual Golf Banquet 5:30pm-Cocktails, latest shows are available on-demand on the same ‘Olelo website at: 6pm-Dinner What’s on; OleloNet Video On demand; then search for keyword 27 MEMORIAL DAY-HOC Office Closed “Okinawa”. The HUOA website www.huoa.org has links to the site. June 2019 This TV schedule is also available on the HUOA website, which will 3 HUOA Children’s Cultural Day Camp set-up, HOC be updated should any changes occur. 4-7 HUOA Children’s Cultural Day Camp, HOC May 4, Sat, 7 pm, May 9 & 16, Thurs, 5 pm Show Two of the Ko-Ryukyu: 9 Pan-Pacific Parade [Assemble by 4:00pm at Ft. Derussy; The Dawn of Ryukyu concert presented by Ryukyukoku Matsuri call HOC 676-5400 for bus ride reservation] Daiko Hawaii and the Pacific Cultural Interchange Association. Held 12 Executive Council meeting, 7pm, HOC on July 24, 2018 at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. 13 HUOA Senior Fair set-up, HOC May 18, Sat, 7 pm, May 23, Thurs, 5 pm 2018 Okinawan Festival (Show 14 HUOA Senior Health & Fitness Fair, 9am-1pm, HOC, Three), held in September for the first time at the Hawaii Convention FREE! PUBLIC WELCOMED Center in Waikiki. Featured in this episode are two groups, Ryusei 22 Irei no Hi observance, HOC Honryu Ryuko Kai and Okinawa Yui Buyo Suishin Kyogika. [Note: 25 Okinawan Festival General meeting, 7pm, HOC No HOT show on the fifth Thurs of the month, May 30.] Classes • Other Meetings at Hawaii Okinawa Center: June 1, Sat, 7 pm, June 6 & 13, Thurs, 5 pm Show One of the 2018 HUOA Sanshin: every Thursday, 7pm* Legacy Award luncheon held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ichigo Ichi E: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7pm* Ballrooms on October 14. This episode features Award honorees Ikebana: 1st Wednesday, 7pm* Patsy K. Young and Satoru Izutsu, Ph.D. Karaoke nite: 4th Tuesday, 6:30pm* June 15, Sat, 7 pm, June 20 & 27 & July 4, Thurs, 5 pm Show Two of Kobudo Taiko: every Monday, 7pm, contact Calvin Nakama 224-7374 the 2018 Legacy Award luncheon held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Monday Crafters: every Monday, 9am* Coral Ballrooms on October 14. This episode features Award honor- Okinawan Genealogical Society meeting: 3rd Saturday, 9am* ees John & Lynne Waihee, Thomas Taro Higa, and Lisa Nakasone Nakandakari, Keith Oshiro, and Julia Nakasone Okamura. Uchinaaguchi: every 2nd Tuesday, 1pm*; every 4th Thursday, 7pm* *for more information, please call 676-5400 **Subject to Change** (entries as of 3/31/19)