OUTLOOK Volume 51, Issue 1 Winter 2020 Issue

San Jose JACL Supports Tsuru for Solidarity By Susan Yuen apanese Americans from across the country will be gathering in Washington, The mission of the Japanese D.C. on June 5-7, 2020 for a “National American Citizens League is to J secure and maintain the civil Pilgrimage to Close the Camps.” Planning is rights of Japanese Americans being led by Tsuru for Solidarity, a nonvio- and all others who are victim- lent, direct action project of Japanese Ameri- ized by injustice and bigotry. can social justice advocates. This is expected to be the largest gathering of Nikkei since World War II. IN THIS ISSUE Tsuru for Solidarity...... 1 Organizers plan to bring 125,000 paper cranes, or tsuru, as expressions of solidarity 2020 Pilgrimage to with immigrant and refugee communities Tsuru for Solidarity Co-Chair Nancy Ukai shows a large Manzanar...... 1-2 that are under attack today. The cranes rep- paper crane made from 7’x7’ paper. At the march, 100 of resent the members of our community who Yu Ai Kai Mochitsuki...... 2 these cranes will be carried on poles to represent differ- were rounded up and imprisoned in concen- ent JA communities. Halloween in J-Town...... 3 tration camps during World War II. Annual Meeting...... 3 To support this effort, the San Jose JACL will string together our paper cranes. If you are interested in helping with the Fold-Ins, Scholarships...... 4 be hosting “Fold-Ins” at the Issei Memorial Building at 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday please email [email protected]. If Census 2020...... 4 of each month leading up to the event: you are interested in learning more about the February 19th, March 18th, April 15th, and event in Washington D.C., or would like to CAIR 25th Anniversary May 20th. We will use the time to discuss make a donation to help Tsuru for Solidarity, Dinner...... 5 local outreach efforts while we fold and please visit tsuruforsolidarity.org. Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest...... 5 2020 Officers & Board of Directors...... 6 Membership Report...... 6 Thank Yous...... 7 Calendar of Events...... 8 Join the 2020 Pilgrimage to Manzanar By Melanie Shojinaga

CONTACT SAN JOSE JACL appy New Year! We are preparing for of Sunday April 26th. This is a rare chance the second annual San Jose JACL Man- to experience the Japanese American World Telephone: zanar Pilgrimage and we would love War II incarceration at Manzanar National (408)295-1250 H for you to join us! The groundbreaking trip Historic Park, the most well-preserved of the E-mail: in 2019 was extremely successful due to our 10 major concentration camps. [email protected] intergenerational and stimulating conversa- tions between the attendees, reflections from Below is a brief list of deadlines for partici- Address: pating in the pilgrimage: 565 North 5th Street former incarcerees, vulnerable small group San Jose, CA 95112 discussions, training on how to act as an ally • Friday, February 21: $50 deposit due in threatening situations, and information on • Sunday, March 1: Final cost announced Website: how to be an advocate for social justice! www.sanjosejacl.org • Friday, March 20: Final payments due This will be a 3-day journey beginning on Fri- day morning, April 24, 2020 until the evening (continued on page 2) Japanese American Citizens League San Jose Chapter Winter 2020

2020 Pilgrimage to Manzanar (continued) OUTLOOK is published on a Halloween in Japantown quarterly basis by the San Jose By Marge Tsuji The planning committee is also This scholarship will be awarded to Chapter of the Japanese American very October, San Jose Japan- excited to announce the Manzanar two young adults, ages 25 and under, Citizens League Ambassadors Scholarship! Through who are active in the JA community. town hosts a fabulous Halloween this scholarship funded by the SJ The scholarship will completely cover Happening. Chaired by Taiko’s Issei Memorial Building E Franco Imperial, the whole town goes JACL, two young adults will have the all costs of attending the pilgrimage 565 North Fifth Street unique opportunity to participate in which includes 3 days bus transpor- San Jose, CA 95112 all out to give kids and adults an excit- the pilgrimage for free, serve their tation, 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Phone: (408)295-1250 ing, fun, and safe Halloween. Streets community, and develop their leader- Friday BBQ dinner, Saturday bento Email: [email protected] are closed off so families can stroll ship skills. This scholarship is mir- lunch, and custom designed T-shirt. Website: www.sanjosejacl.org from event to event. National JACL: www.jacl.org rored after the Florin JACL Manzanar More details about the scholarship Health Trust: www.jaclhealth.org* The San Jose JACL has participated for Ambassador Scholarship. Madison requirements can be found on the (800)400-6633 several years by hosting an Arts, Crafts Tamichi, Jenna Yonenaga, and I were JACL website. * Must be member of National JACL and Games Event at the IMB. Manned honored with the scholarship while by adult volunteers and teen CYSers, attending UC Davis and it’s how we We are excited for what 2020 has in a creative and fun time is had by all. first were introduced to the pilgrim- store! Many parents want to join in the clever age and the JACL! OFFICERS crafts and root on their kids in the Co-Presidents – Tom Oshidari games. Thanks to all the volunteers: and Sharon Uyeda Margie Cornehl, Barb Isa, Iris Lou, Secretary – Neil Kozuma Co-Treasurers – Ryan O’Carroll Wendy Miller, Tom Oshidari, Margie and Kaitlyn Thomas Oyama, Marian Suhama. Tennessee Immediate Past President – Leon Kimura Tang, Marge Tsuji, Emi Tsutsumi, Keiko Utsumi, Josh Villaneueva, Joyce Yamamoto, and Pat Yotsuya. Come BOARD MEMBERS join us next year – it’s free to all. Carl Fujita Iris Lou Tamon Norimoto Steven Nose Annual General Meeting Joyce Oyama By Neil Kozuma Sue Shigemasa Tom Shigemasa he San Jose JACL holds an Leon Kimura, Joyce Oyama, Iris Lou, • Presented scholarships to five stu- Cindy Sugino Marge Tsuji Annual General Meeting every Tamon Norimoto, Ryan O’Carroll, dents at the Scholarship Luncheon Jason Yonehiro TNovember to elect or renew Kaitlyn Thomas, Tom Oshidari, Cindy • Tom and Sharon participated board members. The board members Sugino, and Jason Yonehiro. as panelists at the University of hold staggered two-year terms to as- California Office of the President, HONORARY ADVISORY BOARD sure there are always board members Terry Oshidari volunteered to col- Oakland, UC Asian Pacific Islander Honorable Mike Honda serving the Chapter. lect and count the votes. All the Staff Association screening of “And Fmr. U.S. House of Representatives above-mentioned ballot names were Then They Came for Us” Honorable Norman Y. Mineta On November 8, 2019, in attendance reelected to another two-year term to Fmr. U.S. Secretary of Transportation at the Annual General Meeting were: serve on the San Jose JACL Board. • Co-sponsored the Fort Sill Solidar- Ray Matsumoto, Emi Tsutsumi, ity Vigil, protesting the proposed Tom Oshidari distributed the 2019 incarceration of migrant children at ADVISORY COUNCIL Margie Cornehl, Joyce Oyama, Tom Yu-Ai Kai Mochitsuki Shigemasa, Sue Shigemasa, Cindy list of activities. Highlighted activities Fort Sill, OK (SJ Mercury published By Sharon Uyeda George Hinoki Shirley Ota were: an interview with Tom Oshidari). Art Honda Wayne Tanda Sugino, Iris Lou, Terry Oshidari, Tom Oshidari, Sharon Uyeda, and Neil • Minidoka Swing Band Concert This vigil was coordinated with sim- n Saturday, December 14th, Oshidari, Marge Tsuji, and Sharon Ray Matsumoto Yoshihiro Uchida ilar vigils in San Francisco and Los Vi Onishi Steve Yamaguma Kozuma. • Pilgrimage to Manzanar. the San Jose Buddhist Church Uyeda. Due to the volume made, the Angeles Japantowns. Betsuin annex was bustling traditional pounding of the steamed • Hosted Women’s March protesters O Before the start of the meeting, the • Coordinated Suzume No Gakko with people cooking and steaming rice is now mechanically done. None- at the IMB to make posters prior to Chapter hosts a potluck dinner for Community Service Project-clean- rice, cutting mochi, flipping pieces to theless, hundreds of pounds are sold. going to City Hall The San Jose JACL Board meets on the the attendees and as usual great food ing Japantown monuments cool, weighing and packaging mochi It freezes well. I understand that Yu-Ai • Day of Remembrance - Melanie second Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. was served and cheerful conversa- • Signed the Chapter on as Amici Cur- for buyers to pick-up. This annual Kai has some frozen that you can buy. Shojinaga and Madison Tamichi at the Issei Memorial Building. Meetings are tions were happening among all. iae in the case of LaDonna Kumori event sponsored by Yu-Ai Kai, brings If you are interested, please call (408) open to the public and everyone is welcome. represented SJ JACL as banner Kaku vs. City of Santa Clara (City together the community, includ- 294-2505. A lot of help is needed, so Come and help Shape San Jose JACL’s future. On the ballot this year were the bearers ing the high school youth to fulfill call Yu-Ai Kai for the date in December has not adequately addressed mi- following board members whose • Attended NCWNP District Gala, community service hours. Helping and come out to help. nority voters’ rights with its voting terms would expire unless they where Sharon was awarded a Sap- from the Chapter were Iris Lou, Tom districts) were voted-in to return to the board: phire Pin

Page 2 Page 3 Japanese American Citizens League San Jose Chapter Winter 2020 CAIR 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner By Tom Oshidari

n November 9th the San Jose JACL contingent of Sharon OUyeda, Tom Oshidari, Neil Ko- zuma, and Joyce and Margie Oyama were among over 1400 supporters at the Santa Clara Convention Center for the CAIR 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

2020 JACL The evening began with live, spiri- tual music by the Aswat Ensemble Scholarship and a recitation from the Quran by Outreach Coordinator, Ossama Applications Kamel. The program was emceed by CAIR-LA’s Executive Director, Hussam Ayloush, one of CAIR’s longest ten- Available ured leaders. he United States Census Bureau In Santa Clara County, the Census will begin the 2020 Census count data is used to draw the boundaries Representative Anna Eshoo spoke to Left to right: Co-Presidents Tom Oshidari, Sharon Uyeda, Margie Oyama, Neil Kozuma (standing), Joyce Oyama (seated). By Sharon Uyeda Ton April 1, 2020. for its districts. Federally, the popu- attendees about Islamophobia and lation count is used to determine the the current political climate, as well ttention High School number of seats each state receives ident, Musaab Attaras, comments to be successful at it. Finally, Jeremy What is the Census? as her appreciation for the institution Seniors! Help de- within the House of Representatives. that CAIR has grown to become. The during the event reflected back some McLellan, the Gala’s featured come- of tangible results the supporters’ dian specializing in Muslim-centric Afray the high cost Every ten years, as mandated by the California is home to 10 of the hardest event was honored to have more than contributions have allowed the orga- humor, closed the night by filling the of college by applying for Consitution, the federal government counties to count. California is in dan- 30 elected officials in attendance, and nization to accomplish. room with smiles and laughter. scholarships offered through gathers data about every person ger of losing a House seat from the even more who submitted letters, San Jose JACL. Scholarships first time in its history. Your participa- proclamations, commendations, and living in the United States. Counting Dr. Altaf Husain inspired the crowd Prior to the closing of the evening, it ranging from $10,000 - $500 tion is crucial. videos. the population living in the US creates to invest in CAIR’s crucial, grass- was announced that they had re- are available. Please go to a map of who is in America, where Keeping Our History Documented Following these remarks Executive roots civil rights work. The evening’s ceived a record amount in donations. the website: sanjosejacl.org, they are, and what they do. This data For many communities of color, their Director, Zahra Billoo, spoke about keynote speaker, Shaun King, spoke We wish continued success to our click on the Education link drives policy and decision making for stories have not appeared in history CAIR-SFBA’s achievements and work about making change and fundamen- community partner. and download an application federal and local governments, as well books. By participating in the Census in the past 25 years. CAIR-SFBA Pres- tal aspects an organization must have for the San Jose JACL Schol- as the private sector. arships and/or the Ray and it ensures that you, your family, and Lucy Vocational/Business Why is the Census Important? our community is documented in US Scholarship. Student mem- history. Your presence here in the bership is not a requirement, Vital Funding for Our Community US is all that is required for you to be but some of them do require The data from the Census will be used counted and you cannot be excluded Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest membership to be eligible. to distribute over 600 billion in annual because of your race, gender identifi- By Tom Oshidari Student membership is $30, federal funding over the next ten cation, or citizenship. so go to the website (www. years. Census data lets policy makers ike its new, first-time venue at of life in Silicon Valley. Most of the sanjosejacl.org), complete and politicians know where resources Your Participation is Important! the Cinearts Theater at Santana films were sold-out, including Alter- the membership application are needed. In California, Census data LRow, the Silicon Valley Asian native Facts: The Lies of Executive and enhance your chance of is used to determine federal funding Participation in the 2020 Census Pacific FilmFest (SVAPFF) 2019 took Order 9066, the film for which San being selected for a schol- allocations for programs that are vital will not only secure federal funding a step up over its three-day run, Jose JACL was a Co-Presenter. Con- arship. Take some time to for our communities. The govern- and political representation, but also November 1-3. The SVAPFF is a gratulations to Steve Yamaguma and complete an application. mentneeds to know where the people document your place in America. You project committed to promoting and Cindy Toy, FilmFest Co-Chairs, and Your invested time will reap are in order to ensure enough money can participate by completing a form showcasing stories that capture and their hard-working committee and being selected for a schol- is directed to fund these programs. online, a paper form through the mail, reflect the history, the contributions, volunteers for a very successful event arship and provide some fi- An undercount will result insufficient by telephone, or in person when an the diversity, the aspirations, and the and delivering on their motto, “Con- nancial support. Deadline for funding for these programs. enumerator (census taker) comes to interests of Asian Pacific immigrants necting and Inspiring Communities submittal is Monday, March your residence. Whichever method is and residents, rich and poor, young Through Stories of Asian Americans 2, 2020. Making Sure We are Represented best for you, the Census will start on and old, who are living and working and Pacific Islanders.” The Census count is used to ensure April 1, 2020. in, and shaping the present and future the fair distribution of pollical power.

Page 4 Page 5 Japanese American Citizens League San Jose Chapter Winter 2020 2020 Officers & Board of Directors Inducted Co-Presidents: Donations Tom Oshidari & Sharon Uyeda Volunteers With grateful appreciation to the following for their end of year Secretary: donations to the Chapter: FO – Fall Outlook Neil Kozuma H – Halloween Perry & Toni Dobashi Tom & Terry Oshidari M – Mochitsuki Co-Treasurers: Akemi Flynn Terry & Shirley Ota Ryan O’Carroll & Kaitlyn Thomas George & Shizuka Hanada Joyce Oyama Margie Cornehl – H Susumu Ikeda Leo Oyama Barbara Isa – H Board of Directors: Diane Ikegami M. Oyama Iris Lou – H, M Carl Fujita Carol Ishikawa Richard Saito Wendy Miller - H Leon Kimura Gail Ishimatsu & Harold Hall Sayed Shafi Tom Oshidari – FO, H, M Iris Lou Michiko Itatani Warren & Rose Shimonishi Margie Oyama – H Tamon Norimoto Reiko Iwanaga Sumi Takagi Marian Suhama – H Steven Nose Alice Kadonaga Victoria Taketa Tennessee Tang - H Joyce Oyama Yayoi Kambara Barbara Tanaka Marge Tsuji – H, M Don Kawabara Wayne Tanda On Friday, January 10, 2020, the San Jose JACL held its Sue Shigemasa Emi Tsutsumi – FO, H annual Installation Banquet at China Stix Restaurant in Tom Shigemasa Leon Kimura Stan Tomita Keiko Utsumi - H Santa Clara. Pictured left to right: Co-President Sharon Cindy Sugino Neil Kozuma Marjorie Tsuji Sharon Uyeda – FO, M Uyeda, Co-President Tom Oshidari, Jason Yonehiro (back), Marge Tsuji Misao Kusuda Emi Tsutsumi Josh Villaneueva - H Marge Tsuji (center), Joyce Oyama (seated), Secretary Neil Jason Yonehiro Bill Kusumoto – in memory of Lillian Uyeda Joyce Yamamoto - H Kozuma, and Iris Lou. Masami & Jiyushi Kusumoto Sharon Uyeda Pat Yotsuya – H Lois Matsumoto James Yamaguchi Henry Nakamura Joyce Yamamoto Much thanks for volunteering and Theodore Nakamura Susan Yuen supporting our events and activities. William Okasa Your time and energy are very much Membership Report appreciated. General Fund (October - December 2019) Hisako Ando – in memory of Chiyoko Nerio

Welcome to the following new members: Russ Baba, Building Fund Susan Hayase & Tom Izu, Anastasia Langner (student), Kathy Higuchi Barbara Tanaka, and Steve Yamaguma. Thank you for Oyama Foundation joining our Chapter. We hope to see you at upcoming events. Oyama Family Scholarship Oyama Foundation Change: Jason Yonehiro added his wife, Lani as a member, so Jason renewed as a couple. Welcome, Lani!

Thank you to the following for renewing your membership. The Chapter appreciates your continued support: Allen & Aileen Ando, Margie Cornehl, Fumiko Higuchi, Chris Hioki, Dorothy Hiura, Cathryn & Andrea Hyde, Barbara Isa, Larry Kubo, Iris Lou, Kristen Masada, Wendell & Elaine Misawa, Theodore Nakamura, Ryan O’Carroll, Tom & Terry Oshidari, Leslie Parks, Rose & Warren Shimonishi, Wayne & Diane Tanda, Yoshitoru Tanikawa, Kaitlyn Thomas, James Yamaguchi, Hatsumi Yamamoto, Robert Yamanaga, Wendell Misawa, CRPC® and Susan Yuen. Senior Portfolio Manager First Vice President | Financial Advisor If you have any changes in your contact information, please 225 West Santa Clara Street, Suite 900 notify Marge Tsuji, Administrative Assistant, at sanjosejacl@ San Jose, CA 95113 sbcglobal.net or telephone: 408-295-1250. The Chapter 408-947-3794 welcomes any suggestions for events, projects as well as [email protected] members who wish to volunteer. If you wish to be removed www.morganstanleyfa.com/wendell.misawa CA Insurance Lic. #0A50292 • NMLS #1368851 from the email send outs, please email your request to RAY MATSUMOTO [email protected] or call 408-295-1250. GLENN KURIMOTO © 2019 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. RICHARD OGAWA BC006 CRC2639038 07/19

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Calendar of Events San Jose JACL Sat. Feb. 15 BWA Chirashi & Bota Mochi Fundraiser 3 Bota Mochi - $5 / Chirashi - $8 niversary Cel Contact Sharon Uyeda for tickets An ebr th SAVE THE DATE ati ([email protected]) 90 on Sun. Feb. 16 40th Anniversary of Day of Remembrance October 17, 2020 SJ Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex Guest Speaker: Norman Mineta Embassy Suites by Hilton 5:00 p.m. Milpitas Silicon Valley Wed. Feb. 19 Tsuru for Solidarity “Fold-In” Issei Memorial Building, 7:00pm

Sat. Feb. 22 Yu-Ai Kai Fundraising Dinner SJ Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex $55 individual / Table of 8: $400 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Feb. 29-Mar. 8 Hinamatsuri Doll Display JAMsj – 535 N. Fifth St. Hours the Museum is open (Thurs. – Sun.)

Wed. Mar. 18 Tsuru for Solidarity “Fold-In” National Pilgrimmage to Close the Camps Issei Memorial Building, 7:00pm Washington, D.C. Sat. Mar. 21 Unite Casino Night Fundraiser June 5 - 7, 2020 SJ Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex Price: TBD For more info: tsuruforsolidarity.org