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Ellison Onizuka Remembrance at the JCCH

“Every generation has the obligation to free men’s minds for a look at new worlds…to look out from a higher plateau than the last generation. (L-R) Deron Matsuoka, Claude Onizuka, Shirley and George Matsuoka. Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but by what your mind can imagine. Many things that you take for granted were considered unrealistic dreams by previous The new section of the historical gallery features photos of Ellison generations. If you accept these past accomplishments Onizuka, a space suit from astronaut Fred Haise of Apollo 13, a 9-ft model of the Challenger Space Shuttle, and the state’s only moon rock available as commonplace then think of the new horizons that you for public viewing. The collection is based upon the Ellison Onizuka Space can explore.” Center exhibition that was housed at the Kona International Airport. In – Ellison Onizuka 1980 the coming month, the collection will be expanded to include additional personal items belonging to Ellison Onizuka. On Saturday, June 24th, the 71st birthday of Ellison Onizuka, JCCH and “We’re pleased to bring the Ellison Onizuka Space Center collection the Onizuka Memorial Committee dedicated the Ellison Onizuka space out of storage and into the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s historical collection in JCCH’s historical gallery, Okage Sama De: I am what I am exhibit,” said Claude Onizuka, Chair of the Onizuka Memorial Committee. because of you. “The Onizuka Memorial Committee is committed to preserving the memory “We are honored to be entrusted with the story of Ellison Onizuka, of Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka, who exemplified the highest aspirations of the Hawai‘i’s astronaut,” said Carole Hayashino, president and executive men and women of the space program. Working together with the JCCH, director of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. “Ellison epitomized we hope to honor Ellison’s memory and inspire the next generation.” the meaning and spirit of Okage Sama De and he continues to inspire all The blessing and dedication was witnessed by 120 invited guests of us to work to make the world a better place.” including Governor George Ariyoshi, Consul General Yasushi Misawa, Participating in the blessing and dedication were Ellison’s brother, JCCH board members, and representatives from Fukuoka Kenjin Kai, Claude, sister, Shirley Matsuoka, brother in law, George Matsuoka, and Ellison’s family prefecture, Mrs. Fussy Nagai and Mr. Bert Kobayashi. Also board members of the Onizuka Memorial Committee. Representing NASA participating in the opening ceremony was Boy Scout Troop 49, Bishop was Col. E. Michael Fincke, U.S. astronaut. Eric Matsumoto of Honpa Hongwanji and Kahu Kelekona Bishaw.

(Continued on page 4) 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CA H IRMAN OF THE BOARD A-L T ARGE DIRECTORS C hristine Kubota J oDI Nozoe Chang VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY MARK IBARA Ronald Hayashi Daniel Kamitaki VICE CHAIR KEN HAYASHIDA William Kaneko MITCHELL NISHIMOTO TRE ASURER/VICE CHAIR Rdei Hokama SHANNON OKINAKA (Back Row, L-R) Mitchell Nishimoto, Ken Hayashida, Eugene Nishimura, Ronald Hayashi, VICE CHAIR Darren ota Mark Ibara, Daniel Kamitaki, Scott Yagihara, Reid Hokama, Ben Pulmano, Darryl Nakamoto. LH-ANEIG N MIYASATO ben Pulmano (Front Row, L-R) William Kaneko, Jodi Nozoe Chang, Christine Kubota, Carole Hayashino, VICE CHAIR Scott yagihara Leigh-Ann Miyasato, Shannon Okinaka. Drlar y Nakamoto Kaua‘i Representative VICE CHAIR EUE GEN NISHIMURA Aloha! WOW – what a great FY2016/2017 Hawai‘i Representative this was for this JCCH Chair! In June, JCCH received a significant gift 2017-2018 BOARD OF GOVERNORS from the Onizuka Memorial Committee. Thank you for a wonderful experience. It We are pleased and honored to present the started out with a bit of skepticism to fill Didrav A akawa Dr. Brennon Morioka story of Hawai‘i’s astronaut, Ellison Onizuka, former JCCH Chair Brennon Morioka’s big David Asanuma Debbie Nakagawa as part of our larger historical exhibition, shoes but working with new Board members Councilmember Dr. Blair Odo Claro Fukunaga Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of Jodi Nozoe Chang, Ron Hayashi, Daniel Dr. Dennis Ogawa Douglas Goto you. With over 6,000 children and students Kamitaki and Christopher Yasuma, I think we Curt Otaguro Leighton Hara visiting JCCH each year to learn the history did a pretty good job. I’d like to truly thank Councilmember Susan Haramoto teor v r ozawa of Japanese in Hawai‘i, Ellison’s life will help Diane Murakami and Lori Teranishi for their Dean Hirata T. Raymond Sekiya us to educate and inspire the next generation years of service and leadership on the Board. Akio Hoshino Garrett Serikawa of “adventurists, explorers…the innovative, I know they’ll continue to support JCCH. Kathryn Inkinen Jay Suemori imaginative, and doers of this world.” We Otsukaresama and arigato¯! Wayne Ishihara Don Takaki are grateful to work with the Onizuka I would also like to introduce the newest Wayne Kamitaki SENATOR BRIAN TANIGUCHI Memorial Committee to honor the memory Board members — William Kaneko, Darren Councilmember Tyler Tokioka of Col. Ellison Onizuka. Ota, and Ben Pulmano — who will bring new Ann KoBAYAshi Ronald Ushijima JCCH also celebrated the Spirit of energy and ideas to the Board of Directors. Jane Komeiji Senator Glenn Wakai Aloha and honored Norman and Mabel Welcome! All of us at the Cultural Center Akemi Kurokawa Susan Yamada Hashisaka of Kauai Kookie, Kenny and are dedicated to making JCCH a place to Colbert Matsumoto Chizuko Endo of Taiko Center of the Pacific, showcase our Japanese American heritage Dean Okimoto of Nalo Farms, JTB Hawai‘i Hawaiian-style. STF AF and JCCH Gift Shop Visionaries Barbara I hope our members and friends were PRESIDENT and T okioka heritage Ishida, Florence Shibano, Ethel Hasegawa, able to enjoy our Things Japanese Sale, book EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESOURCE CENTER CAL RO E HAYASHINO M ANAGER Ethel Yamane, Barry Masuo and Miriam Fujita events (Picture Bride, Picture Bride Stories, hayai sh [email protected] M ARCIA KEMBLE in June. We were deeply saddened by the and Cara’s Kindness), mochitsuki (rice (808) 945-7633 Ext. 23 kl@emb e jcch.com (808) 945-7633 Ext. 34 unexpected passing of honoree and JCCH pounding to make mochi) and of course our DIRECTOR OF FINANCE volunteer Miriam Fujita just prior to the Gala. signature New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival. The year CALI RO NE OKIHARA EDUC ATION & cultural [email protected] SPECIALIST Our deepest condolences to Miriam’s family went by very quickly but it ended with two (808) 945-7633 Ext. 33 D ErrICK IWATA iwatacch @j .com with our gratitude for their support of JCCH. significant events — our annual Gala and the DIRECTOR OF (808) 945-7633 Ext. 25 As President and Executive Director of addition of the Ellison Onizuka Remembrance COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT director of programs the JCCH, I continue to be inspired by the Collection to our historical gallery. The Cultural DENISE TAGOMORI PARK AE UDR Y KANEKO work of our honorees and volunteers. Their Center has many great stories and we must pa [email protected] pg ro [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 27 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 years of selfless service to the community continue to gather and collect such stories EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / GItp f sho manager give meaning to Ellison’s words, “Your vision to share with the community. I hope you will director of operations KEN YOSHIDA is not limited by what your eye can see, but continue to support our efforts into the future. M ICHELLE MIYASHIRO [email protected] [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 39 what your mind can imagine. Make your life The Summer Craft & Collectibles Fair (808) 945-7633 Ext. 30 STAFF ASSOCIATES count, and the world will be a better place is ongoing — August 12 and September 9! ACCOUNTING specialist JAR NE KU AHARA because you tried.” Please stop by and get a piece of Noritake LA EI Nne FUJIMURA BETSY YOUNG f [email protected] chinaware and get a glimpse of the MOON (808) 945-7633 Ext. 29 ST AFF EMERITA BAA RB RA ISHIDA Sincerely, ROCK while you’re at it! We are many things PROGRAMS & to many people! 今年度もよろしくお願いいたします。 Gpift Sho Assistant T okioka Heritage Larsen miho RESOURCE CENTER mocchih @j .com (808) 945-7633 Ext. 42 Sincerely, (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 Carole Hayashino G ALLERY/GIFT SHOP President and Executive Director MEMBERSHIP assistant (808) 945-7633 Ext. 43 jonathan lum lcchum@j .com (808) 945-7633 Ext. 48 Christine Kubota Chairman, Board of Directors MISSION STATEMENT: To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. We do this through relevant programming, meaningful community service and innovative partnerships that enhance the understanding and celebration of our heritage, culture and love of the land. To guide us in this work we draw from the values found in our Japanese American traditions and the spirit of Aloha.

So¯ getsu Ikebana by In this issue Dan Labeff 夏 SUMMER 2017

A Tribute to Ellison Onizuka JCCH and the Onizuka Memorial Committee honors Hawai‘i’s first astronaut with a new 1 addition to the historical gallery.

Upcoming Events Check out our upcoming events and mark your calendars! 6

Mahalo for Your Support of the Sharing the Spirit of Aloha Annual Gala! Highlights from this year’s big event. 8

Remembering History Through the Taiko Drum Dharma talk by Bishop Hirai of Nichiren Mission 11

In the Gift Shop Check out some of our featured items and 14 mark your calendar for the upcoming Things Japanese Sale!

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: David Asanuma Ryan Kawamoto Janna Lau Ray Tabata (Continued FROM page 1) Ellison Onizuka Remembrance at the JCCH

The JCCH wishes to acknowledge a number of individuals and supporters who made the Onizuka Remembrance possible including Dr. Dennis Ogawa, Duane Kurisu and Dr. Ron Reynolds. Lead funding for the exhibit was provided by the HouseMart Family Foundation and the Sekiya of Fukuoka/Hawaii Endowment Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation. Transportation of the exhibit from Kona to Honolulu was underwritten by Kona Transportation, Hawaii Air Cargo—Brian Suzuki, Five Star Transportation and Young Brothers. Additional support for the blessing and dedication were received from Big Island Candies, Scott Yagihara, Jane Kurahara, Claire Sato, Betsy Young and William Kaneko. The Ellison Onziuka Remembrance was designed by Osaki Creative and Christy Takamune. The collection is part of the historical exhibit, Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you, and NASA Astronaut Col. E. Michael Fincke open Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.; and Saturday speaking to Christopher Okihara. 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

JCCH congratulates Mr. Joichi Saito and Mr. Wayne Ishihara recipients of Imperial Decorations

Mr. Joichi Saito was recognized in Spring 2016 with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his lifetime contributions to Japan-U.S. economic exchange and promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. Mr. Saito is Chairman Emeritus of In Spring 2017, Mr. Wayne Ishihara was recognized with the Imperial Central Pacific Bank, former President of Decoration Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his work to the Hawaii Bankers Association, lifetime improve economic ties between the United States/Hawai‘i and Japan and member of the Japanese Cultural Center of for his invaluable contributions to promote mutual understanding and Hawai‘i and its board of governors. Mr. Saito also managed a number of friendship between the U.S. and Japan. Mr. Ishihara is a former board major economic organizations in Hawai‘i such as the Honolulu Japanese chair of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and currently serves as Chamber of Commerce and the Nippon Club, and made great contributions President of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ishihara to the promotion of investment, trade, and economic exchange between has also been active with the Hiroshima Kenjin Kai and the Honolulu Japan and Hawai‘i. Furthermore, he was actively involved with the Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Japan-America Society of Hawaii, the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship (Left) Wayne Ishihara with Consul General Misawa. (Right) Joichi Saito with Foundation, Kuakini Medical Center, and the Hawaii Yamagata Kenjin Kai. Consul General Misawa. 5 Grants Annual Membership JCCH Selected for Two Awards by the Meeting

JCCH Member, Grants Program! You are invited to attend the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Annual Membership Meeting TheJapanese National Park SAmericanervice (NPS) announced Confinement that JCCH’s grant proposals, Sites Hawai‘i’s on Saturday, August 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the Japanese American Wartime Evacuees and Directory of Japanese American Internees of Manoa Grand Ballroom. Hawai‘i, will receive $155,812 for the Fiscal Year 2017. Hear from 2017 JCCH Board Chair JCCH’s proposed directory of Japanese American internees will be a comprehensive, Christine Kubota, celebrate JCCH’s past online, interactive, multimedia database of the 2,263 persons of Japanese ancestry arrested successes and learn about upcoming activities and detained in Hawai‘i. The directory will represent the most comprehensive listing of Hawai‘i for the center. Japanese American internees. The second project titled Hawai‘i’s Japanese American Wartime Immediately following the Annual Evacuees will catalog, archive and digitize 5,000 documents related to 23 Department of Membership Meeting, we invite all members to Justice “evacuee” sites in Hawai‘i and result in a publication on the little known story of tour the new Ellison Onizuka Remembrance Japanese Americans who were forcibly evicted from their homes during World War II. Collection in the Okage Sama De Historical Gallery. In announcing the awards, National Park Service Acting Director Michael T. Reynolds For more information, please call Denise said, “The incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II is a painful episode in Park at (808) 945-7633 Ext. 27. We hope to U.S. history, but one that future generations must remember and learn from. The National see all of you at the Annual Membership Meeting Park Service has an important role in telling this story through our stewardship of sites like on Saturday, August 26! Honouliuli, Manzanar, Minidoka, and Tule Lake and the support we provide communities and Carole Hayashino partner organizations through the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program.” President and Executive Director U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued an announcement that the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will receive $155,812 in grants to fund preservation and education projects at the Honouliuli National Monument. “This federal funding will help preserve Honouliuli and help tell the stories of the hundreds of Japanese Americans who faced discrimination during this dark chapter in our history.” Volunteer Congress established the Japanese American Confinement Sites grant program in 2006, authorizing a total of $38 million in funding for the life of the program. Today’s Opportunities announcement brings the current award total to more than $22 million. The competitive at JCCH awards program received a total of 31 applications, requesting over $4.1 million Federal share, for the Fiscal Year 2017 grant cycle. The proposals reflected a wide range of project The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i types including oral history, interpretation and education, documentation, planning, is currently recruiting individuals who are preservation, and capital projects. The grants were evaluated and awarded in a competitive passionate about sharing the history of Japanese process and matched $2 in federal funds for every $1 in non-federal funds and “in-kind” Americans in Hawai‘i with visitors to the Cultural contributions by the grant recipients. The National Park Service awarded $1.6 million in Center. Interpretive guides bring history to life for grants to fund preservation, restoration and education projects at several Japanese students participating in our Cultural Discovery American confinement sites to 14 grantees in four states and the District of Columbia. Box program and help to inform the community on the history of Hawai‘i internment camps. Training will be provided by JCCH. Please contact JCCH Awarded $208,000 Grant in Aid-Capital us at [email protected] for more information. Improvement Project by the State of Hawai‘i

At the close of the 2017 State of Hawai‘i Legislative session, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i was notified that it was awarded a capital improvement grant of $208,000 for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. “We are pleased to support your work in the community,” wrote Representative Nicole Lowen, member of the House Finance Committee. “We wish you much success in your efforts as you undertake the responsibilities of this grant.” The GIA-CIP will be used to address the most pressing needs of the JCCH facility. This is the second GIA awarded to JCCH in recent years. In 2015, JCCH completed capital improvements to the Manoa Grand Ballroom with a $450,000 grant from the State of Hawai‘i. save the date UPCOMING EVENTS

6 Shippoyaki Workshop Summer Craft & Collectibles Fair Friday, August 18, 2017 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. August and September Saturday, August 19, 2017 Summer Time, Summer Time, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sum, Sum, Summer Time 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Summer is almost over. The days may remain long, but the window JCCH 5th Floor ‘Ohana Lounge for a vacation is shrinking, school is starting just around the corner, and there are only two months left in the Summer Craft & $20 for JCCH members | $30 for non-members Collectibles Fair series. * In addition to registration fees, students pay $5 for materials to Inomata Sensei on the day of the workshop. Seek and discover antique and unique gifts on the second Saturday of the last summer months — August 12 and September Come and learn the exciting Japanese art of 9 — from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join vendors from around the enameling during the Shippoyaki Workshop led by island as they bring their collection of Japanese-themed artwork, award-winning enamel and cloisonné artist Kazuko kimono, swords, kokeshi, porcelain, jewelry, and textiles. There will Inomata Sensei at the Cultural Center. Inomata, also be items from the U.S. and Japan for collectors both young and who is from Osaka, Japan, is a member of the Japan old. These low-key fairs are a great way to check out their treasures Cloisonné Artists Association and has taught the art at your leisure, meet friendly local folk, and all without the huge form for more than 30 years throughout Japan and crowds. Also, you can beat the heat by checking out the items in the Hawai‘i. Students will learn how to make their own Gallery Gift Shop. Remember—the second Saturday of the month one-of-a-kind ornamental pieces—pendants, pill also means that admission is free to the Okage Sama De historical box covers, brooches and purse hangers/hooks. exhibit. Parking is free with a $10 purchase in the Gallery Gift Shop. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, please call 945-7633 Ext. 25 or visit our website at www.jcch. com to download a registration form. Things Japanese Sale November 3-5, 2017

Hidden and Wonderful Things Brought to Light The members of JCCH and the community-at-large have generously contributed to the Cultural Center via donations of gently used household, decorative, and collectible items. The center is dependent on these donations so that we may raise funds for educational programs, outreach events, and historical research. A small team of volunteers—Mel Furukawa, Yoshi Clack, Sue Hashizume, Brian Suzuki, Harumi Suzuki, and Christy Takamune—have given up their time to sort, clean, process, and stock the Gift Shop with these treasures. However, as new donations are accepted, some items are pushed into storage Eisa in Hawai‘i Workshop and don’t get a second chance to find a home. Good news—the Things Japanese Sale returns and we will open our storerooms so you Saturday, August 26, 2017 can see everything we collected over the year on Saturday, November 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 4 and Sunday, November 5. Doors will be open from 9:00 a.m. to JCCH 5th Floor ‘Ohana Lounge 4:00 p.m. There are also several benefits to being a JCCH member at this sale. In addition to a 10% discount, JCCH members will have $15 for JCCH members | $25 for non-members a special Preview Night on Friday, November 3, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Then on Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5, During the summer months in Hawai‘i, temples JCCH members will have early entrance to the sale at 8:00 a.m—an around the island host their annual bon dance. hour before the sale is open to the public. So come early and often. Many bon dances, including the Okinawan Festival, You never know what you will find because we will keep bringing out include lively and energetic eisa dances along with new items on all three days until the vaults are empty. their recorded music. Have you ever wondered what So join us for the Fall Things Japanese Sale for all three days is eisa exactly? This workshop will cover what is and remember that parking will be free and open to the public on the eisa, the history of eisa in Hawai‘i, and participants days of the sale. will learn several eisa dance numbers. The For more information or if you would like to volunteer at workshop will be led by Mr. Grant “Sandaa” Murata. this event, please visit our website at www.jcch.com or call For more information or to sign up, please call (808) 945-7633. (808) 945-7633 Ext. 25 or visit our website at www.jcch.com to download a registration form. 7 Picture Bride Stories with author Barbara F. Kawakami

September 30, 2017 2:00 p.m. Nisei Veterans Memorial Center Kahului, Maui

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, in partnership with the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui and the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, is proud to present a special presentation and book signing with author Barbara Kawakami. Picture Bride Stories is the 2016 -2017 winner 35th Okinawan Festival of the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) award for Literature Adult Non-Fiction. Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha Based on Barbara Kawakami’s first-hand interviews with sixteen Issei women, Picture Bride Stories is a poignant September 2, 2017 collection that recounts the diverse circumstances that 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. led them to marry strangers, their voyages to Hawai‘i, the surprises and trials that they encountered upon arriving, and September 3, 2017 the lives they led upon settling in a strange new land. Many 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. found hardship, yet persevered and endured the difficult Kapiolani Park working and living conditions of the sugarcane plantations for the sake of their children. As they acclimated to a The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) will foreign place and forged new relationships, they overcame participate in the upcoming 35th annual Okinawan Festival challenges and eventually prospered in a better life. held at Kapiolani Park. Please visit our booth located in The program will include a screening of excerpts of the festival’s Cultural Tent to create an original uchiwa interviews with some of the women featured in Picture (summer fan). Bride Stories that were conducted with Barbara Kawakami Attracting more than 50,000 visitors annually, the for various segments of the Rice & Roses television series. Okinawan Festival is the premiere annual event of the These interviews presentation is courtesy of the Center Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA). Proceeds from for Labor Education and Research (CLEAR), University of the festival support HUOA’s mission of preserving, promoting Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu, Chris Conybeare, Producer/Writer, and sharing the Okinawan culture. and Joy Chong-Stannard, Director/Editor. For more information on the festival, please visit the Sponsored by The Hiroaki, Elaine and Lawrence Kono festival website at www.okinawanfestival.com. Foundation and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.

Shichi Go San: Shichi Go San, literally translated as “seven, five, three,” stems from the Meiji Era (1868-1912) when Keiki Kimono Dressing parents brought their kimono-clad children—girls, ages three and seven; and boys, age three and Sunday, November 12, 2017 five—toS hinto¯ shrines on November 15 and prayed 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for their children to have long and prosperous lives. Ma¯noa Ballroom Today, this coming-of-age custom has evolved to encompass all children regardless of their age. $65 per JCCH Member* Children will be dressed by Masako Formals in $80 per non-member elegant kimono and zo¯ri (sandals) and photographed by King Photo Service. * Individual Members receive a 20% discount - one Reservations are limited. Please register in $65 slot; Family Members receive two $65 slots. advance! For more information or to register, please call 945-7633 Ext. 25 or visit our website at www.jcch. com to download a registration form. 8

Jaap nese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Annual Gala June 17, 2017 Sharing the Spirit of Aloha

It was an evening to remember as the Japanese Cultural Center of by Reverend Takamasa Yamamura, oli by Director of Mayor’s Office Hawai‘i honored outstanding community leaders and volunteers at of Culture and the Arts Misty Kela‘i, and dinner performance by the annual Sharing the Spirit of Aloha gala! This year’s honorees Ko‘olau. Steve Uyehara and Jan Yanehiro served as the night’s included Kenny and Chizuko Endo, Taiko Center of the Pacific; JTB emcees with Governor David Ige, Consul General Yasushi Misawa, Hawaii, Inc.; Norman and Mabel Hashisaka, Kauai Kookie; Dean and former Governor George Ariyoshi offered congratulatory Okimoto, Nalo Farms; and the JCCH Gift Shop Visionaries Miriam remarks. Fujita, Ethel Hasegawa, Barbara Ishida, Barry Masuo, Florence On top of recognizing the good work of our honorees, the Shibano, and Ethel Yamane. evening also commemorated JCCH’s 30th Anniversary! This night The event, held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach would not have been possible without the generous support of our Resort, featured a silent auction with more than 200 items up for sponsors, donors and volunteers! bid, opening performance by Taiko Center of the Pacific, blessing

Mahalo to Sh oGUN the Hawaiian Electric R. M. Towill Corporation Dr. Gail Ann M. Honda Companies Servco Foundation Ms. Edith Y. Ihori - In Memory Edward Enterprises, Inc. Our Sponsors! Hawaiian Host Suzanne Nakano Realty, Inc. of Alvin Susumu Ihori First Hawaiian Bank Hawaiian Properties, Ltd. Taiko Center of the Pacific Ms. Barbara M. Inouye The Japanese Cultural Hilo Boys HCCS Consulting Associates Tsukazaki & Associates, LLC Ms. Gladys H. Kurosu Center of Hawai‘i would Hokulani Kigyo, LLC United Japanese Society of Mr. Akira Otani like to thank the many Damyoi Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Hawaii Mr. & Mrs. Raymond & Betsy sponsors, donors, and Island Insurance Company, Ltd. Commerce Y. Hata & Co., Limited Sekiya volunteers who supported Monsanto HouseMart / Ben Franklin Crafts Scott H. Yagihara Mr. Rodney Sugai Noguchi & Associates, Inc. In Honor of Barbara Ishida Yuen / Morioka Ohana Mr. Thomas Tamayori the 2017 Sharing the Donna Odanaka Walden IQ Pr, Inc. Hoyt Zia and Leigh-Ann Drs. George J. & Willa J. Tanabe Spirit of Aloha! JCCH Board of Governors Miyasato Mr. Allen T. Yamashita Bushi JTB Hawaii Inc. KAI Hawaii, Inc. D onoRS S iLENT Auction Bank of Hawaii Kamehameha Schools Donors ABC Stores Central Pacific Bank Kauai Kookie Carolyn & Peter Adler 424ANNA Jodi Chang and Sean Satterfield List Sotheby’s International Alexander & Baldwin Satoru Abe Damon Key Leong Kupchak Realty Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Wendy Abe Hastert Marians Catering Association Alan Wong’s Honolulu Enterprise Rent-A-Car & Occidental Underwriters of HawkTree International Anne Namba Designs National Car Rental Hawaii, Ltd. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Anonymous Hawaii Senior Life Enrichment Kip & Shannon Okinaka Hawaii Anonymous Association PEMCO, LTD. Mrs. Jean Ariyoshi Arancino at the Kahala Hawaiian Airlines Premier Restoration Hawaii EVENT REWIND

Taiko Center of the Pacific Ko‘olau Jennifer Higa Claire Sato 9 (TCP) Ricardo Custodio Sherri Hiraoka Lily Shao Seikichi Takara David Kurahara Susan Hiraoka Kyle Shimabukuro Tamashiro Market, Inc. Jana Murakami Lynette Ikenaga Roshan Suehiro Tamura Enterprises, Inc. James Shattuck Jr. Mark Ikenaga Jason Sugibayashi Kyle Tatsumoto Ryan Inouye Ray Tabata The Tea Chest Kinetic Productions, Inc. Carly Ishihara Roxanne Takaesu Tyler Tokioka Ryan Kawamoto Charlyn Ishihara Starla Takara Tori Richard, Ltd. Obun Hawaii Mandi Ishihara Kim Takata Trump International Hotel Vince Watabu Marcie Ishihara Ruth Taketa Waikiki ‘Olelo Community Media Yasu Ishikawa Kelly Ann Takiguchi Tsukazaki & Associates Jonathan Wong Kara Iwasaki Karen Tierra Umbrellas Hawaii Osaki Creative Wilma Kanda Angela Toba University of Hawai`i Athletics Kurt Osaki Lara Karamatsu Laurie Tomooka Department Stacy Fujitani Eric Kobayashi Cheryl Toyama University of Hawai`i Manoa Pacxa Gale Kobayashi Walter Villalba Bookstore Doug Shimokawa Ross Kohara University of Hawai`i Press The Paperie Valerie Kubota Virgo USA Eldon Ching Joel Kutaka Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort Marian’s Catering Matthew Laroya & Spa Regal Food Inc. dba Island Ernest Lau Wailea Golf Club Manapua Debbie Lau-Shiroma Ron Wakabayashi Show & Tell Karen Lee Armstrong Produce Scott Kuioka Watanabe Floral, Inc. Mike Higgins Paula Lewis Ann Asakura Kumu Kahua Theatre Y. Hata & Co. Limited Taiko Center of the Pacific Gina Maeda Assagio Ristorante Italiano Chad Kurahara Kenneth K. Yoshida Kenny Endo Lisa Maruyama Bangkok Chef Jane Kurahara Amy Y. Young Chizuko Endo Ryoko Meltmar Big City Diner Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts Betsy Young Rev. Takamasa Yamamura Brandon Miyagi Bishop Museum Janna Lau Zippy’s Restaurants Honolulu Myohoji Mission Donnell Mokuau-Ragel Blue Note Hawaii Peter M. Lenkov/Hawaii Five-O Stanley Zisk Jan Yanehiro Mika Morigawara California Hotel & Casino Lotus Spirits Gary Koji Nakamura Cane Haul Road, Ltd./Grant Jonathan Lum Secip al E vENT Committee Jeff Nishihara Kagimoto M. Miura Store, Inc. Maude Omai Acknowledgements Gala Chair Dave & Buster’s Honolulu Market City Limited Jill Omori Bank of Hawaii Blue Crew Reid Hokama Denver Broncos Football Club Leigh Ann Miyasato Patricia Oshiro Ben Franklin Crafts Diamond Head Theatre Greg Morris Gala Sponsorship Co-Chairs David Ota Daniel Kamitaki Doraku Ed Murakami Christine Kubota Michelle Ota Joy Shimabukuro Eating House 1849 by Roy MW Restaurant Eugene Nishimura Andrew Pang Yamaguchi Carol Nagano Big Island Candies Silent Auction Co-Chairs Marlene Pestana-Gualdarama Edward Enterprises, Inc. Deborah Nakagawa Allan Ikawa Crystine Ito Mario Rodriguez Eggs ‘n Things Kiiko Nakahara Kristy Rios Janna Lau Kari Sakuda Enterprise Rent-A-Car & Darryl Nakamoto National Car Rental Nanea Golf Club, Inc. Fujioka’s Wine TIMES Nanzan Giro Giro Grand Wailea - A Waldorf Nashimoto & Associates Astoria Resort Eugene Nishimura Grove Farm Company, Inc. 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JCCH IN THE COMMUNITY: NISEI VETERANS LEGACY

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) joined with Nisei Veterans Legacy and the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) on a traveling photographic exhibition, The Hawai‘i Nikkei Legacy, to present the unique Japanese American culture of Hawai‘i. The exhibit opened at the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum in Yokohama on June 24th and is scheduled to travel to Fukushima City, Shibuya, and the prefectures of Hiroshima, Okinawa, Fukuoka and Yamaguchi. Mr. David Asanuma, member of the JCCH Board of Governors, represented JCCH at the exhibit’s opening in Yokohama. In addition to educating the Japanese people on the story of Hawai‘i’s Nikkei, the purpose of the exhibit is to promote goodwill between Japan and the State of Hawai‘i and bring about greater awareness of the cross-cultural values of Japan and Hawai‘i. The JCCH looks forward to future collaborations on educational programming and projects with Nisei Veterans Legacy. Recently, JCCH President and Executive Director Carole Hayashino joined the Advisory Board of Nisei Veterans Legacy and JCCH Chair Christine Kubota and Board Member Reid Hokama were invited to serve as liaison and members on the Nisei Veterans Legacy Board.

JCCH Cultural Discovery Boxes is now in its introduces Japanese culture through music, Cultural 16th year! The program offers presentations to dance, folk tales, and hands-on activities led students visiting the Cultural Center on field trips by experienced educators. Each Discovery Box Discovery Box to Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of represents a specific lesson in Japanese culture you or to classrooms throughout O‘ahu. These and uses sources such as cultural artifacts, non- Program … presentations are used to expand the students’ fiction and fiction books, photographs, historical learning of cultural festivals and the history of documents, videos and display materials. Active Learning Japanese immigration to Hawai‘i. Topics for the Cultural Discovery Boxes at the JCCH The Cultural Discovery Box Program include the following. offers lessons and hands-on activities which • New Year’s were researched and developed by educators • Girl’s Day to challenge and stimulate inquiry in K-12 • Boy’s Day students. These activities address a number of • Star Festival (Tanabata) the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s • Obon Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and • Immigration and Plantation Life Hawai‘i Content and Performance Standards • Picture Brides (HCPS III) benchmarks. Students participating in • Kid Time Toys and Games the program have the opportunity to participate in a tour of Okage Sama De: I am what I am Last school year, the Cultural Center proudly because of you, an exhibit that traces the story serviced over 3,800 students and teachers with of Japanese immigration to Hawai‘i, life on the the Cultural Discovery Box Program. If you would plantations, Japanese culture and traditions, and like to have your school participate in the 2017- the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i 18 program, please contact Derrick Iwata at today. The Cultural Discovery Box presentation (808) 945-7633 Ext. 25 or at [email protected]. 11

Remembering History Through the Taiko Drum Dharma Talk by Bishop Hirai, Nichiren Mission Given February 26, 2017

Good morning, everyone! Confinement Camp.” It also mentions three was Sumida Daitaicho. It meant Battalion I am glad to see you all today. As you people’s name and a Chinese poem. Commander Sumida. The other 2 people remembered, Professor Naofumi Annaka and According to Mr. Les Goto, the Japanese didn’t have a military rank or position — just Dr. Naomi Sasaoka came here to do their Cultural Center of Hawai‘i has a Honouliuli names. The word ‘Battalion Commander’ academic research at our temple. Professor Education Center. This permanent exhibition shows that there was a kind of organization Annaka also gave us a lecture on the early contains many items related to Honouliuli. for prisoners and its system must have been history of Nichiren Shu in North America. However, none of them carries the name military at Honouliuli. It was a wonderful and meaningful lecture. Honouliuli on it. There are pictures, maps, We understood many things from the Then, he found extraordinary items with their drawings, items produced at Honouliuli and information on the taiko. It was wonderful and research at this temple. Let me talk about one others, however he has never seen the name meaningful. We have to make sure that we of them today. ‘Honouliuli’ written on any of the items. never forget what happened before and not do I know you all remember what happened It means that this taiko is the only link to the same things again today and in the future. here in Hawai‘i 75 years ago. There was the Honouliuli and we can prove its genuineness. I really appreciate the ministers and members Pearl Harbor attack and many Japanese leaders Also, this finding establishes without a doubt who kept the taiko. I am very proud of this in our community were sent off to internment that the Honouliuli Internment Camp did exist. temple. And, of course, I appreciate Professor camps. All Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines Don’t you think this is just great and amazing? Annaka and Dr. Sasaoka who discovered our were ordered to close. That was an inerasable I was so excited. new treasure. darkness in American history. Some of our Information on this taiko surprised I know that I should treasure this taiko members actually experienced it and they me. Firstly, it says, “Honouliuli Kankinsho.” and preserve it from now and forever. What I am sometimes shared their vivid memories with us. As I said, it was written in 1944. It shows thinking is that I want to use this old taiko at However, what we found out was that we forgot that Honouliuli was called “Kankinsho,” our Obon service this year. After proposing the what we should not forget. One of them was that “confinement camp,” not internment camp Pearl Harbor ceremony, there are many things we had an internment camp here on the Island at that time. As you might know, many of happening at our temple. I think the spirits of of O‘ahu, Honouliuli Internment Camp. Our our temple items have information such as the deceased want us to pray for them. That fellow member, Mr. Les Goto, and some people the name of the donor, date and name of the is why there are many things happening here. of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i made Bishop who accepted the donation. If there If not, I would not be busy. And, I understand great efforts to designate it as a new national was a special event, it usually was written to that our temple’s important duty is to answer monument in 2015. It was a huge achievement commemorate such an event. You can find those those requests as much as possible. That is also not only for us in Hawai‘i, but also for the entire writings on most items here. When we write our pride. I hope you realize how wonderful our United States. messages on items, we write communicating temple is. There are many taiko (drums) at our in a formal manner. We seldom write formal temple. We use them according to the occasion. messages with abbreviated text. It means that Note: This talk is reprinted with the permission Some are too old to use. One of the taiko was “Kankinsho” was referred to as a confinement of Bishop Hirai of Nichiren Mission in Honolulu. donated by Masao Sakamoto in 1921. It is camp at that time. Secondly, from the date on The JCCH is working with Bishop Hirai, about 100 years old and we have been keeping the taiko, we understand that there were some Nichiren Mission and the Buddhist Council to it in our storage room. I knew that it was there sort of religious activities at the camp. If there hold a special obon service at Honouliuli on and knew that we didn’t use it. However, were no such activities, they would never write August 15, 2017. Professor Annaka checked every single item such a message. Religious activities were not so above: Bishop Hirai with the taiko found in the including the old and useless looking taiko too. rare at camps on the mainland U.S. However, storage of Nichiren Mission of Hawaii. He made a great discovery. He found writings on this was the first time we are able to confirm the bottom of the old taiko. It says Honouliuli. that religious activities were a part of their Giving a detailed explanation, it says “Prayer at daily life at Honouliuli. And, lastly, there were Obon Service on August 15, 1944 at Honouliuli 3 people’s names on the taiko. One of them Donor List

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Golden Moment with Fighting for Justice: Fred Korematsu Speaks Up Kristi Yamaguchi by Laura Atkins and Stan Yogi and illustrated by Yutaka Houlette Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation invites $18.00 ($16.20 for members) JCCH members to the 2017 encore performance of Golden Moment at a special ticket price! Like most Nisei, Fred Korematsu liked to do what other Americans did—listen to Kristi Yamaguchi’s Golden Moment is music on the radio, play tennis, and just hang out with friends. Things changed when returning to Hawai‘i for two nights only on Saturday, the United States of America went to war with Japan in 1941. Without just cause, September 9, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the 10, at 4:00 p.m. at the Blaisdell Center. West Coast to live in distant prison camps. This action affected Fred and his family, Only in Hawai‘i, the show will feature Olympic as well. However, Fred refused to go because he knew he had the same rights as any figure skaters from both the United States and other American citizen. He knew that what the government was doing was unfair. Japan, including Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis Written by Laura Atkins and Stan Yogi, and illustrated by Yutaka Houlette, the & Charlie White, Shizuka Arakawa (Japan’s first book Fighting for Justice: Fred Korematsu Speaks Up shares with young readers gold medalist), Daisuke Takahashi, Yuka Sato and Fred’s real fight against discrimination to make the U.S. a fairer place for all many more. The 2017 show will also feature a live Americans. The powerful writing and illustrations will carry the reader along on musical performance by Broadway star Lea Salonga! Fred’s courageous life-long journey for justice. Golden Moment is a charitable benefit to raise funds and awareness for early childhood literacy Hawaii Shima no Bon Dance with all net proceeds serving Hawai‘i’s public by Ai Iwane and illustrated by Yasuo Otomo schools. Please visit www.alwaysdream.org for $23.00 ($20.70 for members) more information! Masaru is taking a big trip to Hawai‘i with his father and his grandmother. His little sister wants to come along but she gets left behind because this trip is more than a vacation. Hawaii Shima no Bon Dance or Bon Dance on the Big Island is a Japanese language picture book that explores AJA life in Hawai‘i through the lens of a young Japanese visitor. Written by part-time JCCH volunteer Ai Iwane and illustrated by Yasuo Otomo, this book makes a great introduction to Japanese American Hawaiian culture for any visitor from Japan to Hawai‘i. Masaru learns about the history of Japanese immigration and the kind of struggles they had in order to make a life in the islands. He also finds out about the good things too, like the mix of Japanese and Hawaiian foods, the friendly people that live here, and about the popular celebration that Obon has become in Hawai‘i. Hawaii Shima no Bon Dance is sure to be a delight to the Japanese readers you know that are interested in the islands. Your special offer includes a special discount & preferred seating: An Astronaut’s Legacy: $150 regular ticket price is $135 The Story of Ellison S. Onizuka $70 regular ticket price is $60 $40 regular ticket price is $35 by Lisa Nikaido Arakaki and illustrated by Mitchell Fong (*ticket surcharges apply) $12.00 ($10.80 for members) Stop by the Blaisdell Arena Box Office, mention Young Jared wants to know more about his inspiration, discount code “jcch” or check these websites for Colonel Ellison Onizuka. Jared wants to follow in the your special discount: footsteps of the first Asian American in space. So his grandfather tells him the story of Hawai‘i’s first Sept 9 show: astronaut — from his humble beginnings growing up on www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0052832DC57634 the coffee fields in Kona to graduating from college and then joining the U.S. Air Force. Grandfather tells Jared about how Ellison’s love of science and math helped Sept 10 show: him excel in school and his friendly personality helped him be chosen by NASA to www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0052832DC97636 enter the astronaut program. Though Ellison achieved some of his greatest dreams, Remember to use the promo code: jcch Jared learns that nothing was more important to the astronaut than inspiring others to reach for dreams of their own. An Astronaut’s Legacy: The Story of Ellison S. Onizuka by Lisa Nikaido Arakaki and illustrated by Mitchell Fong is a wonderful introduction to the life and thoughts of Ellison Onizuka. In this book, readers will realize that Ellison’s true legacy is the dreams he inspires in the people who learn about his life and accomplishments. Membership/Donation Application summer 2017 JCCH MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable)

Membership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633 Ext. 47 or email [email protected]. You can also Golf Benefits Hang Gliding Oahu – $10 off any flight or FREE sign up online at www.jcch.com photo package ($60 value). Reservations are Hawaii Prince Golf Club*– Discounted price of Yes, we/I want to be a $55 weekday and $65 weekend golf and 20% required. O‘ahu’s North Shore POWERED Hang discount off merchandise (excludes sale Gliding. Surf the sky in an Ultralight over Honolulu, Member Sustaining Member merchandise, golf clubs and sunglasses) in the Hawaii. www.hangglidinghawaii.com Legacy Member Corporate Member Donor Pro Shop at Hawaii Prince Golf [O‘ahu] *Valid Hawaiian Airlines – Book online with Hawaiian January 1, 2017 – December 22, 2017; discount applies only Airlines, receive the lowest available web fare Membership to member of JCCH, must be a local resident & show valid ID; $15 Student (with ID) $20 Senior (70+ yrs) may not be combined with any other special or promotion. and earn bonus miles for JCCH at a rate of one HawaiianMile for every dollar spent. Call JCCH for $35 Individual $20 Military Pro-Am Golf Shop – 20% off retail price on all the rate code. www.hawaiianair.com/affiliate $50 Family (2 adults, 2 children 17 yrs. and under) items, except golf balls, repairs & items already * on sale [Honolulu] The Hertz Corporation – When placing sustaining membership reservations, provide customer discount program $100 Sustaining Individual (CDP) #1884139 for special rates on car rentals Retail Benefits with Hertz. Call 1-800-654-3131 [Worldwide] $250 Sustaining Family 424 Anna – 20% off for JCCH members. Except (2 adults, 2 children 17 yrs. and under) Special group for the final sale items. Island Insurance Company – discounts on Personal Automobile and Homeowners LEGACY MEMBERSHIP Celebrations – 10% discount on merchandise insurance [Honolulu] $1,000 Legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership) and services with valid JCCH membership card. Kakaako Fitness – No contract, month to month [Honolulu] (Does not include gift certificates, classes, CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP membership at Kakaako Fitness. Only $28.00 per or specially marked merchandise. Not combinable with $100 Non-Profit promotions or other discounts and offers.) month. No enrollment fee. [Honolulu] $250 Supporting Business 10% off (up to $100) Manoa Grand Ballroom – $500 Premier Corporate Restaurant Benefits on food [Honolulu] $1,000 Imperial Corporate 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, Hawaii Prince Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii – Special Hotel Waikiki* – 10% off food [Honolulu] discounts on insurance [Honolulu] *valid for up to six persons per card, two cards maximum If New or Renewing per table; one check per party, no separate checks; Pacific Resource Realty Inc.* – credit up to Membership # not valid on holidays or special events; may not be $5000 towards JCCH member’s closing cost or combined with any other offer or promotions; valid Name January 1, 2017 – December 22, 2017 PRRI shall donate up to $5000 to the Japan Relief Fund or JCCH (member to designate) from Address Arancino – 10% discount on lunch at all three brokerage fees received in representing a JCCH City State locations (Arancino on Beachwalk, Arancino member in the purchase or sale of real estate. Call di Mare, and Arancino at The Kahala); 10% (808) 721-7507 to qualify transaction. [Honolulu] Phone Zip discount on Breakfast at Arancino di Mare (No Email breakfast service at two other locations) [Honolulu] Premier Restoration Hawaii - Complimentary * Above discount does not apply to dinner, alcohol beverages, MOLD assessments. 10% off any job up to $1,000 or with other promotional discounts. FOR Gift Membership ONLY Taira Chiropractic – Complimentary consultation Bird of Paradise Restaurant, Hawaii Prince and 50% off initial examination [Honolulu] Name (Recipient) * 10% off food [Ewa Beach] *Valid for up Golf Club – Address to six persons per card, two cards maximum per table; one check per party, no separate checks; not valid on holidays or JCCH Benefits City State special events; may not be combined with any other offers or promotions; valid January 1, 2017 – December 22, 2017 Free one-year admission to the JCCH Historical Phone Zip Gallery exhibit Okage Sama De. Naniwa-Ya Ramen – 10% off purchase Email * [Honolulu] 10% off items in the JCCH Gift Shop. Discount on non-commercial translation services FOR FAMILY Membership Current Partnership/ and genealogical research assistance at the JCCH (Two adults, two children 17 yrs. and under) Program-Related Benefits Resource Center.* Please indicate the names of additional family members below: $5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Hiromi 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Craft Workshops. Peterson Sensei (Inquire at JCCH Gift Shop). Discounts on selected JCCH programs, events, (Mr./Mrs./Ms.) Discount on kimono dressing at our kimono cultural classes, workshops and seminars. dressing events. Invitations to special events and voting privileges.

Specialty Services Benefits Partnering Organization Benefits In addition to my membership, enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution of $ American Carpet One – 10% off any carpet or Free one-year admission to the Japanese American carpet remnant purchase and 5% off any hard Museum of San Jose. www.jamsj.org in support of JCCH programs and activities. surface flooring and window coverings purchase [Honolulu] TOTAL: $ Please send payment to 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 Check enclosed, payable to the JCCH

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UPCOMING EVENTS at a glance Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i

Summer Craft & Collectibles Fair Picture Bride Stories Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i with author August 12 & September 9, 2017 Barbara Kawakami Nisei Veterans Memorial Center Annual Membership Meeting (Kahului, Maui) JCCH Manoa Grand Ballroom September 30, 2017 August 26, 2017 Things Japanese Sale Eisa in Hawaii Workshop Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i November 3, 2017 (JCCH Member Preview) August 26, 2017 Ohara November 4 - 5, 2017 Ikebana by Edith Tanaka Okinawan Festival Kapiolani Park Shichi Go San: September 2 – 3, 2017 Keiki Kimono Dressing JCCH Manoa Grand Ballroom November 12, 2017