MAY 2012 | VOL. 18, no. 2 LEGACIES Honoring our heritage. Embracing our diversity. Sharing our future.

Legacies is a bi-monthly publication of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 Years of Honoring, Embracing, and Sharing Hawai‘i A group of representatives from the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of 2454 South Beretania Street Commerce (HJCC) and Honolulu, HI 96826 the owner of Stonecraft tel: (808) 945-7633 with the shishi (lion/dog) fax: (808) 944-1123 that still sits in front of the email: [email protected] Japanese Cultural Center website: www.jcch.com of Hawai‘i offices today. Theshishi were originally Follow us on Facebook, ommerce mounted in front of the Twitter and YouTube old HJCC building for protection. The shishi were made in the 1960s OFFICE HOURS by Stonecraft. Monday–Friday C of C hamber anese 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sunday, GALLERY HOURS Tuesday–Saturday June 3, 2012 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 11:00 am Join us as we kick off RESOURCE CENTER HOURS our year-long 25th Wednesday–Friday Ja p H onolulu of courtesy Photo anniversary celebration 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. “Has it been 25 years already? It seems Through the support of our members, with the unveiling of Saturday like only yesterday the members at volunteers and friends, the Cultural the newly renovated 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Okage Sama De: I am the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Center has grown to become a corner- what I am because of Commerce were huddled around a table stone in the community and stewards GIFT SHOP HOURS you Historical Gallery. to develop the concept of what the of Japanese American history providing Please RSVP to Michelle Tuesday–Saturday Japanese Cultural Center should be,” a number of iconic events, programs Miyashiro at (808) 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. said Ron Ushijima, vice chair of the and historic preservation projects. 945-7633 Ext. 30 or at JCCH Board of Directors. “All turned [email protected]. Mission Statement: Continued on page 6 out well. We’ve come a long way. I know To be a vibrant resource, the programs and ideals that the strengthening our diverse community Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i by educating present and represents will continue to benefit our future generations in the evolving future generations.” Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. We do this through On May 28, 1987, the birth of a new relevant programming, meaningful direction and a giant step toward the community service and dreams of our founders emerged as the innovative partnerships that Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i was enhance the understanding and incorporated under the laws of the State celebration of our heritage, of Hawai‘i as a non-profit corporation. culture and love of the land. Twenty-five years later, the dream to To guide us in this work we draw create a permanent home to preserve from the values found in our our history and perpetuate the Japanese Past JCCH board chairs Walter Tagawa, Yoshiharu Satoh, Hideto Kono, Japanese American traditions and American culture is alive and well. and George Iwahiro at the grand opening of Phase I. (February 1992) the spirit of Aloha. Dear JCCH Family and Friends, Aloha Volunteers and Supporters: A friend recently asked how I survived As my chairmanship of the Japanese Cultural my first 100 days at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i comes to an end, I would Center of Hawai‘i. Any new job presents be remiss if I didn’t take a moment and reflect a mix of uncertainty and excitement. upon the many memories all of you have given My transition has been no different me these last two years. I never imagined the except for the extraordinary support significance of this appointment and how from members and volunteers and warm it would enrich my life forever. I have great welcome by an energetic staff prepared for change. memories and experiences that I will cherish long after I leave this position. I value my new friends that have I’ve attended many community events such as the helped our center throughout this journey. Our Cultural Center Honolulu Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Gala, is in good hands and financially stable. This year marks our 25th Hiroshima and Fukuoka Kenjin Kai Shinnen Enkai. anniversary and I look forward to celebrating it with all of you. I’ve represented JCCH at the Day of Remembrance, served Sacrifices by so many volunteers and prominent business men on a Hawai‘i Museums Association panel to discuss the and women have bestowed us with a great responsibility to carry World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, and on this legacy for generations to come. appeared before Hawai‘i State Senate and House committees I would like to thank our Board of Directors for their outstand- to support Senate Bill 2678 to preserve Honouliuli. ing leadership and commitment to our community. I would also I’ve had a chance to meet many of you and realize that I still like to acknowledge former President Lenny Yajima Andrew for need to introduce myself to many more. It was fortuitous teaching me the true meaning of Okage Sama De and our new to meet Wally Teramoto and his son, Dean, in my first two president, Carole Hayashino, for a refreshing and positive look at the future of our center. weeks. Through Nisei Cleaning Services, the Teramotos transformed our administrative offices with new carpeting. Thank you to past board members Lee Moriwaki, Wayne Kamitaki We strengthened ties with friends in Hilo. The Hawai‘i and my good friend Donn Ariyoshi for sharing your wisdom Japanese Center and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo helped and mana‘o. Your guidance has been invaluable and appreciated. us launch the book, Family Torn Apart: The Internment I’d also like to pay special thanks to Chief Operating Officer Story of the Otokichi Muin Ozaki Family. Hawaiian Airlines Neil Takekawa who has been such a wonderful board and staff graciously hosted me and JCCH Chairman Curt Otaguro member over the past several years. A big thank you to Mr. Ron as guests on its inaugural flight to Fukuoka. Ushijima who has served the center in some capacity since our inception 25 years ago. Ron’s presence will be sorely missed but The first 100 days have been a whirlwind and I know the we are excited that Howard Hanada will be replacing him real challenge lies ahead. For this, I look forward to your as the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce perpetual continued support and guidance. On Sunday, June 3, we board member. I would also like to acknowledge Ono and will kick off our year-long 25th anniversary celebration First Hawaiian Bank for encouraging me to get active and serve with the unveiling of the newly renovated historical on the board to enrich my Japanese American experience. exhibition Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you. To our wonderful staff and volunteers at JCCH, thank you We will be expanding our cultural activities for children, for your tireless effort and passion to keep our center, one of developing educational outreach to neighbor islands and the best in the country. Thank you for enriching my life and continuing our efforts to preserve Honouliuli and the core values. I am honored to turn over your center to incoming World War II confinement sites in Hawai‘i. I invite you to Chairman, Tyler Tokioka. He will do a great job. I am forever join me in making the next 100 days and beyond a success! grateful that all of you have allowed me to be your leader and part of our Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Dōmo Aloha, Arigatō Gozaimasu! Aloha,

Carole Hayashino President/Executive Director Curt Otaguro Chairman of the Board

2 Dear Fellow Volunteers, Thank you for all of your outstanding support of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i throughout the years. Your time and dedication are valuable to our institution, and without your chūgi (loyalty) the Cultural Center would not be the vibrant community resource that it is. Thanks to your generous sense of duty, the Cultural Center has reached a historic milestone. This year, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will commemorate the 25th year of incorporation in the State of Hawai‘i as a non-profit institution. Since the Cultural Center has been founded, each volunteer has been summoned to contribute their skills, talents, and time to this institution in an effort to uphold traditional values, and be active participants in the preservation of history. Your valuable contributions help perpetuate the Japanese American culture and sustain the myriad of public programs the Cultural Center offers the community. Mahalo for your continued support,

Angela Ameling Volunteers/Grants Coordinator

Volunteers Needed If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Angela Put your interests and skills to Ameling at [email protected] work with volunteer activities or (808) 945-7633 Ext. 35. we know you will enjoy! We try We would be thrilled to have to match interests, abilities and you join the JCCH ‘ohana. skills with Cultural Center needs. Volunteer receptionists are needed Our volunteers help in areas such on Friday mornings and Tuesday as event support, collections and afternoons. If you are interested curation, guided tours, office work, in this volunteer opportunity, gallery/gift shop, and any area of please contact Angela Ameling special skills where you feel your at [email protected] or support is best situated. (808) 945-7633 Ext. 35.

Aloha, Board Members! The Board of Directors and staff bid farewell to board members Wayne Kamitaki and Lee Moriwaki.

Director Wayne Kamitaki served on Director Lee Moriwaki served on the the JCCH Board of Directors from JCCH Board of Directors from 2005 2005 through 2011 representing through 2011. Since 2007, Moriwaki Hawai‘i island. He served on the served the board as its Treasurer and Governance, Fundraising, and Chairman of the Budget & Finance Facilities & Operations committees Committee. He also served on the and provided leadership in updating Executive, Membership Development, all JCCH tenant leases on behalf and Facilities & Operations committees. of the center. Kamitaki was also Moriwaki was instrumental in helping instrumental in expanding JCCH the center build a strong investment outreaches on Hawai‘i island. portfolio and creating financial stability. The Cultural Center would like to thank Wayne and Lee for their years of service and unwavering commitment to JCCH.

3 Win Dinner for Four at Prince Court Restaurant! Attention JCCH members! Time to put your thinking caps on and use your member benefit to visit the Okage Sama De Historical Gallery. If you can answer the following questions correctly, you will be entered to win dinner for four people at the Prince Court Restaurant! 1. Women would sing Hole Hole Bushi while working on the plantation. What are the lyrics posted in the plantation scene of Okage Sama De? 2. Who wrote the essay “What Democracy Means to Me” in the The award-winning Prince Court The Prince Hotel Waikiki offers classroom scene? Restaurant, located in the Hawaii Prince JCCH members generous discounts at 3. What are the three values highlighted Hotel Waikiki, welcomes back Edwin the Hawaii Prince Golf Bird of Paradise in the Gallery Theater? Mizuno as executive chef. Mizuno Restaurant, Prince Court Restaurant, returned to the Hawaii Prince Hotel and the Hawaii Prince Hotel catering All entries must be emailed to to oversee the hotel’s banquets, room department. For a complete list of JCCH [email protected] by Friday, June 15. service and all restaurant venues member benefits, see page 14. A winner will be randomly selected including Prince Court, Hakone, from all correct entries. This contest Bird of Paradise, Reef Lounge, and is limited to one entry per person and Marina Front Café. Mizuno worked is for JCCH members only, so please as a sous chef at the Hawaii Prince in include your membership number the 1990s and was most recently a chef on your email. de cuisine at the Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk.

JCCH Member Did you know?

Profile The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i logo, We know the Japanese Cultural Center designed by Ryo Urano in 1989, is an image of a of Hawai‘i has the best members around and we want to share it with hibiscus created in the form of a traditional mon the entire JCCH ‘ohana! Do you (family crest). The floral design incorporates the attributes of know of a JCCH member that has beauty and delicacy as well as strength in its nature of perpetuity. an interesting story to tell? If you do, please contact Denise Park at (808) Its petals come together to make a whole, as the various elements 945-7633 Ext. 27 or [email protected]. of the Japanese culture must join together to become one. The We would like to feature a JCCH pistil of five seeds represents the qualities we hope to pass on: member in the next Legacies scheduled for September 2012. pride, honor, strength, commitment, and appreciation.

4 Honouliuli Update Legislature Passes Bill to Establish Honouliuli Advisory Group

On May 3, 2012, the Hawai‘i State at the Honouliuli site. Legislature adopted the 2012–13 state The bill specifically budget, wrapped up its work and states that work of the adjourned for the year. Among the advisory group should many bills passed by lawmakers and “complement the forwarded to the governor’s desk for Japanese Cultural Center signature was one small, but significant of Hawai‘i’s goal of des- bill, Senate Bill 2678 related to ignating the Honouliuli preserving Honouliuli. internment-prisoner of war camp site as part Senator Will Espero of West O‘ahu of the U.S. National Park visited the former World War II Service,” and appropriates confinement site with JCCH volunteers $100,000 to fund the Jane Kurahara and Betsy Young years

advisory group. R . H L ago. He was moved by the stories of Japanese Americans who were interned For the past two months, odge at Honouliuli. He understood the in conjunction with The Honouliuli confinement site located in Kunia historic significance of Honouliuli the Japanese American located in his senate district and the Citizens League— lessons it could provide to the state Honolulu Chapter, Senators Espero committee. The bill was supported and nation. and Fukunaga, we actively supported by allies in the community including the bill, testifying at committee hear- the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and From his visit to Honouliuli, Senate Bill ings and meeting with elected leaders teachers and students who had partici- 2678 was born. Introduced by Senator in the State Senate and the House pated in the Honouliuli site tours. Espero and Senator Carol Fukunaga, of Representatives. Representative the bill establishes a Honouliuli park On May 3, we celebrated the passage championed the bill site advisory group to develop of Senate Bill 2678. We gratefully through the House Budget Committee recommendations and leverage funds acknowledge Senator Will Espero and assisted with its passage through for an educational resource center and Senator Carol Fukunaga for the House and Senate conference their leadership and perseverance. We also acknowledge Senators David Ige, , Michelle Kidani, Donovan Dela Cruz and Representatives Har, , James Tokioka, and Speaker for their support. And while we wait for the Governor’s signature, we also reflect upon the great government civics lesson learned in the past two months. We helped to pass a bill through the state legislature by speaking out, mobilizing a community to become engaged, writing letters to elected lead- ers and by so doing, we had our own first-hand lesson in democracy. Thank you to all who contributed towards the passage of Senate Bill 2678! Jane Kurahara, Betsy Young, and Kaoru Nakamura speak to Hawai‘i high school students about Your voice made a difference! the history of internment in Hawai‘i at the Honouliuli confinement site.

5 Save the Date! 25th Anniversary 25th Anniversary Gala continued from page 1 Saturday, On September 8, 2012, the Japanese Cultural Center “We are very fortunate to have had September 8 of Hawai‘i will be holding its annual fundraiser dinner as so many individuals who volunteered, 5:00 pm we continue celebrating our 25th anniversary. This year raised money and supported the dream Sheraton Waikiki Hotel the venue has changed to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel— of creating a world-class facility in Hawai‘i Ballroom. Mō‘ili‘ili for future generations to enjoy,” said Curt Otaguro, chairman of the Details about the event are forthcoming. Table and seat JCCH Board of Directors. “Over the sales will begin soon. For more information, or if you are past 25 years, the center has had its ups interested in donating to the popular silent auction, please and downs. Many have sacrificed their contact Lisa Shozuya at [email protected]. This time and given their financial support will be an evening to remember as we “Honor Our Heritage” to ensure that our future remains bright. and look towards the next 25 years! I am extremely grateful to our supporters and volunteers for keeping JCCH at the forefront of our community.” “The Cultural Center has accomplished Expressions through Art much over the years,” said Carole The Cultural Center is honored to share just a few of the drawings that were done by Hayashino, JCCH president/executive children from the stricken areas of that express their feelings of bonding with director. “We’ve digitized some of the world that assisted them during last year’s tragedy. We would like to thank the our historical archives, making them Consulate General of Japan at Honolulu for sharing these photos with us. accessible and available to the public. We’ve expanded our historical and Hazuki Imaizumi cultural educational outreach to public “Graduation Ceremonies Were Held” and private schools. We have maintained We met with hardship, but a lot of people the multi-generational permanent helped us. It was postponed 2 or 3 days, exhibit, Okage Sama De: I am what I am but both the elementary school and the because of you.” middle school were able to hold graduation “But, there is much more to do,” ceremonies. I drew this with gratitude Hayashino said. “We need to capture to many people. I now have hope that and document the history of Japanese we will be able to hold our graduation in Hawai‘i before it is lost. We need ceremony too. to share our stories with the public by building upon our partnerships in Fumina Abe the community and expanding our “The World We Can Create Together” programs to the neighbor islands. We need to continue to remain relevant We received support from so many people. to the changing demographics of our So, I imagined the beautiful world and community. I am confident that with the beautiful Japan that we can all make the continuing support of our staff, together being painted in the midst of rich volunteers, and members, we will succeed.” natural surroundings. The Cultural Center has an ambitious Mitsuki Abe agenda of projects and programs for 2012–2013. In the coming year, the “Onagawa in 10 Years” center will commemorate its 25th I drew the town in 10 years. I drew it because anniversary with special events for I want Onagawa to go back to being the members and the public. We invite all shining town that it was before. I want to of you to share in the celebration and return the sea and the cherry trees to their join us for the next 25 years. former glory.

6 GAMBARE, TOHOKU: ONE YEAR LATER

By Ray Tabata, JCCH volunteer

On the eve of March 11, 2011, I was at the Aloha Tower Marketplace with Japanese medical students. While we were enjoying pupu and drinks, the manager came over and asked whether the students were from Japan. I replied, “yes.” He quietly said, “You should see the news.” The live NHK coverage that night showed an endless black wave sweeping across the screen—overwhelming ports, roads, vast rice fields and residential areas. It was very much like watching live footage of the World Trade Center burning in New York. Was I watching 1 a science-fiction movie? The scenes reminded me of some Japanese posters, t-shirts, cities after the war. Only a few sturdy concrete bumper stickers— buildings survived the tsunami that swamped encourage everyone three-story buildings and swept away houses, to gambare. A year boats, cars and anything it its path. after the disaster, people are slowly We later joined other volunteers who were returning to normal preparing to deliver meals to several kasetsu lives—but for the j u¯ t a k u (temporary housing) in the city. Along people still living the way, we saw a number of shops and businesses in Iwate, Miyagi in temporary buildings and fukko yataimura 4 and Fukui-ken, (reconstruction vendor villages). People were their lives are far doing their best to survive until more permanent Over the next few days, the students and I from normal. For housing and business districts are built. learned more about the greatest disaster to people in Hawai‘i hit Japan in decades. It personally affected me who have special because the scenes were all too familiar. While bonds with Japan, 2 working at the medical school, I had visited we need to continue many places in Japan much like the devastated supporting recovery efforts. After one year, there coastal areas. are countless volunteer opportunities available In December, at the Honolulu Marathon, I met that are ongoing in the Tohoku region. Monetary Aimee, a friend’s wife who was from Sendai in donations are still being accepted by many Miyagi-ken. She connected me with friends in NGOs. Please kokua in the spirit of kizuna. Iwate-ken who knew a volunteer, Masami, from ¯ Ofunato, one of many affected towns along the 3 Sanriku coast of Tohoku. I began planning for [1] Sansan no Kai volunteers prepare meal a trip to Iwate and Miyagi-ken in March for the Around lunchtime, we visited the construction packages for delivery to temporary housing. first year anniversary events in Tohoku. My site for a new Sansan no Kai office building in [2] Volunteers (green vests) from Yokohama, goals were to learn about what happened in the the hills above O¯ funato. Although sweaty and Chiba and Tokyo pitch in to build a new office affected areas and ongoing volunteer projects. soiled, everyone seemed satisfied with their building for Sansan no Kai in O¯funato. hard work that would help with long-term [3] Kasetsu ju¯taku (temporary housing) provide In early March, I traveled from Tokyo to recovery. That night in temporary housing, I shelter for displaced residents in O¯funato-city, Morioka-city in Iwate by train. Then I traveled shared food, drinks, and stories with volunteers Iwate-ken. by highway bus for three hours to meet Masami. from all over Japan then everyone slept in I could now understand why emergency sleeping bags on the floor. [4] Coastal town of Ishinomaki, Miyagi-ken, ¯ workers had great difficulties reachingfunato, O where not much remains in the low-lying areas a very remote area, over roadways damaged by From Iwate-ken, I traveled to Miyagi-ken near the main port. the earthquake. where I joined some anniversary events—an all-mandolin concert held at Tohoku University, [5] Masami (right) and two volunteers from Arriving at the bus terminal I met Masami, a a Hawaiian Hula and Music Festival held in Sansan no Kai show the spirit of gambare at the lively woman in her late 30s. Coincidentally, downtown Sendai, a “311 Project” performance work site for the new office building. Masami worked in Hawai‘i for some years in a shopping mall, and a benefit concert by the before returning to Japan. Now living in nearby Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra. The spirit of Tono-city with her husband, she helped to kizuna (bonding) was apparent everywhere. organize Sansan no Kai, a community-based 5 volunteer group. Throughout the trip, I was reminded daily about the events of 3/11 and the aftermath. Special ¯ She first showed me around funatoO and magazines, documentaries, culture and arts nearby Rikuzentakata—both of which were projects, television specials, memorial events, devastated by waves exceeding 30 feet.

7 upcoming events

Save the Date! Save the Date! Saturday, June 23 10:30 am Birds of Paradise Book Family Torn Apart: The Reading and Signing by Internment Story of the Otokichi Christine Kitano Muin Ozaki Family Book Event Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Thursday, July 12 3:30–4:30 pm Historical Gallery Otokichi Ozaki was a Japanese Theatre language school teacher, tanka poet, anthurium grower and also a Kitano, a third- leader in the Japanese community generation in Hilo. Based on letters, poetry, Japanese American, and radio scripts in the collection writes with an Mainland detention camps in the of the Japanese Cultural Center eerie, clarified hope of reuniting. It is a stirring of Hawa‘i and translated for the composure of story of the human spirit in difficult first time, Family Torn Apart traces her family’s times and a cautionary tale for Ozaki’s incarceration at eight struggles— future generations. The event is free different camps, his family’s life immigration, and open to the public. Call (808) in Hawai`i without him, and their culture shock, 945-7633 for more information. decision to “voluntarily” enter internment—and of her own private struggle to understand her family and herself. Her confident, beautifully crafted Save the Date Volunteer Appreciation Lunch poems are suggestive of a mature Sunday, June 24 This annual celebration is an opportunity for poet at the top of her form. You don’t Time: 11:30 am the staff to personally thank the hundreds want to miss this event! Call Audrey Where: Manoa Ballroom of volunteers who make the center possible. Kaneko at (808) 934-7633 Ext. 28 for Theme: Chu¯gi (Loyalty) Look out for your invitation! more information.

8 KanshaDonor List Donations are from February–March 2012

associates George & Jean S. Kato Misao Okuda $5,000–$9,999 Eric K. Kawamura Kenneth A. & Janice T. Okumura Sekiya of Fukuoka/ Mildred Hayase Kawano Glenn S. Oura MahaloTo Our Hawaii Endowment Fund Dorothy K. Kikuta Sylvia M. & John M. Pearson Bert Kikuyama Yukiko A. Ross Corporate Members CONTRIBUTORS Akira & Patsy S. Koba Joyce K. & Paul H. Sakuda $1,000–$2,999 Marjorie F. Kobayashi Robert T. & Reiko Sakurai The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles George T. & Esther K. Kodani Irvin K. Sasaki Hisako Koga John H. & Ruth Y. Sato pioneers Steven T. & Estrellita Komura Miyoko Sato $500–$999 Shosuke & Masae D. Konno Kimiko K. & Diana M. Segawa Kiyoshi & Hanayo Sasaki Gladys Kotaki Michael M. & Frances A. Serikaku Larry E. & Laura Sato KPMG Community Giving Campain Rodney & Sandy Shinkawa Alan, Debbie & Colin Kubota Helene Sokugawa DONORS Alton T. & Susan Kuioka Sumie K. Sueishi UP TO $499 Faith & Gail Kunimoto Kenso & Haruko K. Tagawa Lillian A. Akizuki Robert T. Kunioka Miriam Takaezu Fujio Asao Henry R. Kuwaye Roy R. Takamune Hingson, Sheila, Riley & Kerry Chun Eric W.S. & Elinor I. Leong Robert F. & Jane F. Takane Saburo Ebisu Patricia T. Masuda Jerald S., Elizabeth & Betsy Takesono Donald M. Fujimoto Vernon H. Masuda Robert & May O. Tamura Ralph & Eleanor Fujioka Florence S. Matsumura Rod Tanaka Yoshiko S. Furumizo Doris E. Matsuoka Itaru & Ann T. Tanimoto Albert & Yumiko Gillespie Helen E. McCune Ora Tashiro Miyeko S. & Lee Ann Hashimoto Laura M. Miho Nobuo & Mitsuyo Tsuchiya Sidney I. & Nancy S. Hashimoto Frances S. Miyamoto Helen Tsuchiya Betty U. Higa Michael & Jessica Miyata Craig & Frances Tsutsui Helen K. Higa Kathryn T. Miyataki Irene N. Wakatsuki Edgar S. & Violet S. Himeda Jon Morikawa Wayne J. Warashina Lawrence & Frances Himeda Sterling & Amy Morikawa James K. & Anita Watanabe Walter & Violet Hiranaka and Fumi Morisato Linda Wilson Joy & Marisa Andres Gary K. & Susan N. Morita Kiyo Yamada Eric T., Stacy E., Sean T. & James S. Morita Masami & Hiroko Yamaki In memory of Mrs. Myra Murata— Shane T. Hirano Melvin F. Morita Leslie & Alice M. Yamanaka Glen & Charyn Sunahara Edward Y. & Harumi N. Hirata Paul, Gwen, Rachel, & Emily Murakami Faye Y. Yamasaki In memory of Mrs. Tsugi Saiki— Gerald A. & Lorraine T. Hirokawa George I. & Alma M. Nagao Lloyd Y. & Ethel M. Yamashige Jane I. Hiranaka Nancy T. Hiu Roy M. & Shirley S. Naito Ronald Y. & Shirley I. Yanagisawa In memory of Chad Takeo Segawa— Alice K. Ho James E. & Charlotte S. Nakamura Michele, Scott & Toby Yoshida Eunice E. Morisaki Helen & Robyn Honnaka Michio & Hiroye Niiya Lanette Yoshioka In memory of James I. Tomita— Gerald M. & Shirley Ibe Eugene, Dora & Kelsy Nishimura Ella M. Tomita, Roxanne, Michael M. & Kimiyo Ide Janet S. Nishimura special Jarret & Justin Kam Sharon A. Ikeda L.S. Noda In Honor of Lenny Y. Andrews— Helen T. Inazaki Amy & Grace Nogami Takeshi Harada OKAGE SAMA DE Barbara M. Inouye Paul S. & Lily M. Obatake In memory of Mildred Fujikane— May Leiko Imamura-Uruu Edward N. Inouye Dean M. Ohata Christy C. Remular Wallace T. Ohta Fumie N. Isono In Memory of Paul T. Harada— LEGACY MEMBERS Derrick S. & Mitchell Iwata Margaret F. Ojima Takeshi Harada Dennis M. Esaki Chester A. Kaitoku Alvin & Pat Okami In memory of Helen Hayashi— Wayne M. Fujita Fred & Alice Kamemoto Masayuki Okazaki Elizabeth (Lisa) S. Suenaga Margaret E. Okimoto Janice A. Kamemoto Betty M. Okubo

9 Taste of Marukai Family Torn Apart Launched in Hilo April 12 JCCH President/Executive Director Carole Hayashino, Lily Ozaki Arasato, Jane Kurahara, and Sheila Chun during a roundtable discussion at the Hilo book event.

It was also a heartfelt reunion of former students, Ozaki family friends, neighbors from ‘Amauulu Camp and members of the Hilo It was standing-room only at the University community. This event was co-sponsored by of Hawai‘i at Hilo. Family Torn Apart: The the Hawai‘i Anthurium Industry Association, Internment Story of the Otokichi Muin Ozaki Hawai‘i Japanese Center, and the Univeristy of Family that chronicles the gripping story of a Hawai‘i at Hilo Edwin H. Mookini Library. (left to right): Roy Ishihara, Marukai Wholesale Hawai‘i family’s World War II experience, was Following the event the JCCH group, along Mart; Cyrus Tamashiro, Hawaii United Okinawa launched at the Edwin H. Mookini Library to with Arasato, visited the Kilauea Military Camp Association; Staci Yoshihara, Honolulu Japanese more than a hundred people in attendance. and were given a tour of the former confinement Junior Chamber of Commerce; Christine Kubota, site were Ozaki was once held. Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce; Carole Otokichi Ozaki was a Japanese language school Hayashino, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i; teacher, tanka poet, anthurium grower and also and Richard Matsu, Marukai Wholesale Mart. a leader in the Japanese community in Hilo. In a roundtable discussion with Carole Hayashino, Hundreds filled the aisles of Marukai JCCH president/executive director; Lily Ozaki Wholesale Mart for the annual Taste of Arasato, Ozaki’s daughter; Jane Kurahara and Marukai event on April 12. Attendees Sheila Chun, JCCH volunteers who worked on sampled an array of Japanese cuisine, sake the project; the group read letters and poems and beer and were treated to performances that traced Ozaki’s incarceration at eight by Taiko Center of the Pacific. different detention camps and their family’s life without him. The audience was especially The annual event is a fundraiser for the moved by letters written by Mrs. Ozaki as the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, family made their decision to “voluntarily” Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, More than a hundred people attended the enter mainland concentration camps in the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of launch of Family Torn Apart. hopes of reuniting. Commerce and the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Thank you Marukai for another successful event and the generous Hawaiian Airlines Flies to Fukuoka donation to JCCH! April 16

Hawaiian Airlines continues to expand its service to Japan with a new flight to Fukuoka. If you have recently flown on Hawaiian On April 16, President/Executive Director Airlines to Hawai‘i from the west coast, you may have seen a familiar event Carole Hayashino and JCCH Board Chairman featured on Hawaiian Skies. Thank you Curt Otaguro represented the Cultural Center Hawaiian Airlines and Take 2 Production on the Hawaiian Airlines launch of its daily for visiting JCCH during our New Year’s non-stop service to Fukuoka. ‘Ohana Festival this year! See the story “It was especially memorable for me to visit on mochi on www.hawaiian-skies.com. Fukuoka as a Sansei (third-generation Japanese (left to right): Devan Otaguro and JCCH American), whose grandparents emigrated from Art Museum, crossed the canal bridges and Board Chairman Curt Otaguro Fukuoka nearly a century ago,” said Hayashino. shopped at the real “great mall” at Tenjin. It “It was my first visit to Fukuoka and I spent was exhausting, but truly a unique experience the day on a self-guided walking tour through for me.” the streets of Fukuoka. I found my way to Hawaiian Airlines’ guests included Governor Kushida Shrine, Jotenji Temple, and Mangyoji and Jean Ariyoshi, representatives from the Temple. I met a kind Fukuoka Kenjinkai, Bert Kobayashi and gentleman, Kunio- Ray Sekiya, as well as many business and san, who insisted on community leaders. Thank you Hawaiian giving me a private Airlines for being a vital asset to the community tour of Mangyoji and important partner to the Cultural Center. Temple. I visited Omedetō Gozaimasu on the launch of your new (left to right): Tamae Erdman, Roy Ishihara, the Hakata Folk service to Fukuoka. and JCCH Board Member Dave Erdman

10 Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest April 29

Children and parents make bamboo branches in honor of Tanabata (above). The bamboo was generously donated by Aaron Abe and family. Steve Uyehara from Hawaii News Now (upper right) introduces the first performance of the day to the excited audience (right).

More than 5,000 people visited the Cultural Center for a fun-filled day in honor of Hawai‘i’s children. In addition to the traditional Japanese cultural Giving Aloha activities, children and their families had Coming soon, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will be featured in an upcoming the opportunity to experience a variety episode of Olelo’s Giving Aloha. The show will highlight a variety of topics surrounding the center. The air date for this episode will be announced shortly. Follow us on Facebook of arts and crafts as well as other hands- and Twitter for updates. on activities such as taiko drumming and martial arts. Performing groups showcased their young members through dance, taiko, and singing. The Kodomo Cultural Carnival highlighted a variety of educational activities to teach the children about the Japanese festivals of Boy’s Day, Girl’s Day and Tanabata. There was also face painting, games, prize giveaways, and special guests including DragonFly, Hello Kitty, Mr. Gohan, and Steve Uyehara from Hawaii News Now as an emcee. From toddlers to grandparents, the day was filled with smiling faces and happy memories. Thank you to everyone who Our distinguished panel for Olelo’s Giving Aloha segment with Olelo’s video crew (L-R) Host helped make this event a success! Carole Hayashino, Randy Gomabon, Jane Kurahara, Brennon Morioka, George Tanabe, Wayne Yun, and Tyler Tokioka.

11 Inside the New in the Gift Shop! GIFT SHOP Second Saturday Courtyard Bazaar Happi Coats $65.00–$70.00 June/July/August 2012 The popular Courtyard The gift shop is now carrying Second Saturday of every month Bazaar is back! happi coats for adults just starting on June 9; 9:00 am–2:00 pm For the summer months, in time for the bon season! Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i— the Cultural Center will Stop in soon to see the Teruya Courtyard once again feature the event variety of designs and colors every second Saturday in its we have in stock. outdoor courtyard. JCCH members can sell or find unique treasures including art, antiques, toys, crafts, collectibles, house- hold items, books, music, dishes, tools, clothes, fabrics, furniture and that special one-of-a-kind gift. Jimbei JCCH members-only booth rates for a 10’ x 10’ spot and one validated $42.00–$50.00 parking space in the parking structure is $60.00 for shaded area or Also for bon season, our $50.00 for non-shaded area. At the end of the event, sellers may jimbei come in a variety donate any items to the Cultural Center as a tax-deductible donation. of colors and sizes for the For more information, contact Christy Takamune at (808) 945-7633 littlest bon dancers. We Ext. 39 or [email protected]. have styles for both girls and boys. Second Saturday Courtyard Bazaar Teruya Courtyard—9:00 am to 2:00 pm Booth Application Form Contact Name: ______Member #: ______Address: ______City/State/Zip Code: ______Phone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______Booth Reservation Fees The Blue Tomato: The One (1) 10ft x 10ft booth x $ 50.00 = $ Inspirations behind the One (1) 10ft x 10ft shaded booth x $ 60.00 = $ Cuisine of Alan Wong Table(s) 6ft. x 30in x $10.00 = $ $40.00 Table(s) 8ft. x 30in x $11.00 = $ We are proud and excited to have Alan Wong’s newest cookbook Total Amount Enclosed = $ on our shelves, The Blue Tomato: I am submitting a non-refundable reservation fee as indicated above. The Inspirations behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong. Signature: Date: A celebrated local and • The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i is not responsible for any injuries, damages or theft. internationally-known • Vendor set up time: 7:00–9:00 am. Sales begin at 9:00 am. chef of contemporary • Merchandise drop off—front of parking structure (10 min max). No parking at drop off zone. island cuisine, Chef • Vendors are responsible for their own sales. Bring appropriate change, bags, packing supplies. Alan will take you on • Vendors must clean their respective areas at the end of the sale and leave no trash. a journey through his • There are 27 spaces available. Spaces are available to JCCH members only. experiences cooking and eating the food • To guarantee your booth, the reservation form with payment must be received by: from around the world June 9 Second Saturday: Reservations by June 4 July 14 Second Saturday: Reservations by June 25 that has inspired his August 11 Second Saturday: Reservations by July 30 culinary creations. This hardcover book contains more than 200 Contact: Christy Takamune, Mail: Second Saturday Courtyard Bazaar recipes and includes Chef Alan’s own (808)945-7633 Ext. 39 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Fax: (808) 944-1123 2454 South Beretania Street photography and personal stories. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826

12 THINKING OUT LOUD Program Schedule

KZOO 1210AM Talking Issues, Taking Action June 4 Mondays 6:30–7:30 p.m. • KZOO Radio Shirokiya Studio in Ala Moana Center The Creative Process Phone: (808) 941-5966 • Email: [email protected] (Guest: Kenneth Makuakane) June 11 Tune in and hear what has the JCCH Book Club: community thinking out loud. Women Air Force Service Pilots in WWII Thinking Out Loud: Talking Issues, (Guest: Vera Williams) Taking Action (TOL) Monday evenings June 18 on radio station KZOO 1210AM TBA now broadcasting live from the KZOO Radio Shirokiya Studio in June 25 TBA Ala Moana. Thinking Out Loud is hosted by George Tanabe, Christine July 2 Yano, Brian Niiya, and Marika Wilson. JCCH Book Club: Birds of Paradise Willa Tanabe hosts the JCCH (Guests: Christine Kitano) TOL Host Willa Tanabe speaks with Susan Yim and Book Club on the last Monday of July 9 Bob Buss about Roots of Music in Hawai‘i. each month. A Collector of Ideas (Guest: Aloe Corry)

So tune in, call in, and start thinking out loud! Call in your questions or comments live July 16 during the program at (808) 941-5966 or email anytime at [email protected]. Grow Hawaii (Farm-to-Table Movement) (Guest: Jenna Ishii) For the most up-to-date show schedule or to download past shows, visit www.jcch.com. July 23 Japanese Language Instruction in Thinking Out Loud is sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Public Schools (Guests: Junko Agena) Center of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, and KZOO 1210AM

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i has always created a buzz in the community. In the News Here’s just a few of the recent media appearances highlighting the Cultural Center and our events!

MidWeek Business Roundtable Carole Hayashino, Dayton Asato, and Manolo promoting the center’s 25th Anniversary. April 4, 2012 Morales cooking KC Waffledogs. Wake Up 2Day with Manolo Morales Hawaii Tribune Herald promoting promoting Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest. the launch of Family Torn Apart in Hilo. KHON 2 News April 27, 2012 April 14, 2012

13 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Membership benefits

Golf Benefits Naniwa-Ya Ramen The Hertz Corporation* Hawaii Prince Golf Club* 10% off purchase [Honolulu] When placing reservations, provide JCCH member green fees— Prince Court, Hawaii Prince Hotel customer discount program (CDP) $45 weekday /$55 weekend; 20% off Waikiki* #1884139 for special rates on car rentals with merchandise (excludes sale merchandise, 20% off buffet only (breakfast, lunch, Hertz. Call 1-800-654-3131 [Worldwide] golf clubs and sunglasses) [O‘ahu] dinner, brunch) [Honolulu] Honolulu Zumba *discount applies only to member of JCCH, must *valid for up to six persons per card, two cards $1.00 off drop-in rate [Honolulu] be a local resident & show valid ID, may not be maximum per table; one check per party, no Island Insurance Companies combined with any other special or promotion separate checks; not valid on holidays or special Special group discounts on Personal Olomana Golf Links events; may not be combined with any other offer or promotions; 15% gratuity will be added Automobile and Homeowners insurance 20% off Pro Shop items (some restrictions to the check prior to discount; expires 12/22/12 [Honolulu] apply) and a member special rate of $37 Japan Karate Shotokai Hawaii on weekday golf and $45 on weekend golf Current Partnership/ 50% off monthly tuition [Honolulu] [O‘ahu] Program-Related Manoa Grand Ballroom Poipu Bay Golf Course Benefits 10% off (up to $100) on food [Honolulu] $55 + tax green fee [Kauai] $5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Sensei Masaki’s Auto Repair Pro-Am Golf Shop Hiromi Peterson. 10% discount (up to $50 off, not valid with 20% off retail price on all items, except Discount on kimono dressing at our other promotions) [Honolulu] golf balls, repairs & items already on sale New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, Kodomo [Honolulu] no Hi and Shichi Go San. Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii Retail Benefits Specialty Services Special discounts on insurance [Honolulu] Benefits BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy Pacific Resource Realty Inc.* 10% off [Kaneohe] Acu-Massage Hawaii PRRI shall donate up to $5000 to a charity Bliss Online Boutique 10% off acupuncture massage treatment of JCCH member’s choice or credit up to $10 off $50 or more purchase [Honolulu] $5000 of JCCH member’s closing cost from [shopblissonline.com] American Carpet One brokerage fees received in representing a Hakubundo 10% off any carpet or carpet remnants JCCH member in the purchase or sale of 10% off (except magazines & red tag purchase and 5% off any hard surface real estate. Call (808) 721-7507 to qualify items) [Honolulu] flooring and window coverings purchase transaction. [Honolulu] [Honolulu] Shirokiya* Taira Chiropractic 10% off any day [Honolulu] Bay View Mini Putt Complimentary consultation Buy 1 get 1 free 18-hole round of and 50% off initial examination [Honolulu] University Flowers miniature golf (limit 1 free round per JCCH 20% off entire purchase (not to be membership card presented) [Kaneohe] JCCH Benefits combined with other offers) [Honolulu] Brian Y. Sato Free one-year admission to the JCCH Restaurant Benefits $25 discount on portrait sessions for Cultural Center Historical Gallery exhibit Okage Sama De. Bird of Paradise Restaurant* members 65 and older [call 945-7633 20% dining discount off regular lunch for more information] Free subscription to the JCCH newsletter menu [Honolulu] Dean Kashiwabara Legacies. *valid for up to six persons per card, two cards Physical Therapy 10% off items in the JCCH Gift Shop.* maximum per table; one check per party, no Free initial consultation [Honolulu] 20% off non-commercial translation separate checks; not valid on holidays or special services at the JCCH Resource Center. events; may not be combined with any other Dr. William J. Lee DDS LLC offer or promotions; 15% gratuity will be added 10% off [Honolulu] 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Craft to the check prior to discount; expires 12/22/12 Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Workshops. Hakone, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki* 10% off food items only for catering events Discounts on selected JCCH programs, 20% off buffet only (breakfast, lunch, at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki based on events, cultural classes, workshops and dinner, brunch) [Honolulu] rack rates [Honolulu] seminars. *valid for up to six persons per card, two cards *discount is valid for new bookings for the year Invitations to special events and voting maximum per table; one check per party, no 2012; may not be combined with any other offer privileges. separate checks; not valid on holidays or special or promotions; expires 12/22/12 events; may not be combined with any other offer or promotions; 15% gratuity will be added *Some restrictions may apply. to the check prior to discount; expires 12/22/12

Listing as a member benefit does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by JCCH.

14 ikebana Membership/Donation application Membership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633 Ext. 47 Inspirations or email [email protected]. May 2012 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable) Yes, we/I want to be a member Legacy Member Ikebana 1 corporate Member Donor Ikenobo by Steph Miwa Membership $ 15 Student (with ID) $ 35 Individual $ 50 family (Two adults, two children 17 years and under) LEGACY MEMBERSHIP $1,000 Legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership) CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP $ 100 Non-Profit $ 250 Supporting Business $ 500 premier Corporate $ 1,000 Imperial Corporate

If New or Renewing: Membership # ______Expires ______Name ______Address ______Ikebana 2 City ______Ohara by State ______Zip ______Edith Tanaka Home Phone # ______Work Phone # ______Email ______

FOR Gift Membership ONLY: Name (of Recipient) ______Address ______Ikebana 3 City ______MOA Kohrinka by State ______Zip ______Hideko Iwata and Home Phone # ______Yoshiko Morimoto Work Phone # ______Email ______

FOR FAMILY Membership (Two adults, two children 17 years and under): Please indicate the names of additional family members below: Ikebana 4 (Mr./Mrs./Ms.)______Sogetsu by ______Dan LaBeff In addition to my membership, enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution of $ ______in support of JCCH programs and activities.

TOTAL: $ ______Ikebana 5 Ikenobo by Kazuko Yoza Please send payment to 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 check enclosed, payable to the JCCH charge to my: VISA MasterCard card # ______exp. ______15 Signature ______2011–2012 BOARD OF GOVERNORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair NON-PROFIT ORG. Chairman of the Board Deborah Nakagawa U.S. Postage Curt Otaguro Paid VICe-ChaiR Honolulu, HI Vice Chair Edwin Koyama Permit No. 891 Tyler Tokioka Members 2454 South Beretania Street TREASURER/VICE CHAIR David Asanuma Honolulu, HI 96826 Diane Murakami Ben Fukumoto Leighton Hara Secretary/Vice Chair Susan Haramoto Ronald Ushijima Karen Hayashida Vice Chair Charlyn Honda Masini Glenn Inouye Rich Hosoda Dennis Ihara Vice Chair Barbara Ishida Gordon Kagawa David Kaneko Vice Chair Susan Kitsu Brennon Morioka Jane Komeiji Akemi Kurokawa At-Large Directors Michael Matsuo Donn Ariyoshi Michael Murakoshi Dawn Matsuyama Dunbar Dawn Nakagawa Lori Okazaki David Erdman Ryan Okunaga Dennis Esaki Lisa Shozuya Kaua‘i Representative Rattana Soubandith Eugene Nishimura Jay Suemori Hawai‘i Representative Brian Suzuki Kyoko Kimura Justin Takaki at a glance Japanese C ultural Center of H awai‘i Maui Representative George Tanabe Robyn Titcomb Michele Sunahara Loudermilk Yvonne Toyoshima Lance Mizumoto Garyn Tsuru Ken Niimura Gregg Ushiroda UPCOMING EVENTS Shannon Okinaka Sherri Vallejo Kristine Wada Lynne Hanzawa O’Neill Glenn Wakai Sunday, June 3 Christine Yano Mark Yamada Event • Unveiling of the Renovated Betsy Young Okage Sama De Historical Gallery/ Cultural Center STAFF 25th Anniversary Kick off • 11:00 am— President/Executive Gallery/Gift Shop Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i • Director Assistant Carole Hayashino BETHANY BANNISTER-ANDREWS Please RSVP for this event. [email protected] [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 23 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 40 chief operating officer Administrative Assistant/ neil takekawa Accounting Clerk [email protected] Leianne Fujimura (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 [email protected] Saturday, June 23 Director Of Finance (808) 945-7633 Ext. 29 & Administration Administrative Assistant Event • Family Torn Apart: The Internment Caroline Okihara Michelle Miyashiro Story of the Otokichi Muin Ozaki Family [email protected] [email protected] Book Presentation • 10:30 am— (808) 945-7633 Ext. 33 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 30 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i DIRECTOR OF COMMUNI­ resource center Assistant CATIONS & DEVELOPMENT nicolita (nicki) garces denise tagomori park [email protected] [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 42 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 27 membership coordinator Thursday, July 12 Gallery/Gift Shop janna lau Manager [email protected] Event • Birds of Paradise Book Christy Takamune (808) 945-7633 EXT. 47 Reading and Signing • 3:30 pm— [email protected] Staff Associates Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (808) 945-7633 Ext. 39 Jane Kurahara Public Programs Betsy Young Coordinator Staff emeritus Audrey KANEKO Barbara Ishida [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 Resource Center [email protected] Education Specialist (808) 945-7633 Ext. 42 Derrick Iwata Saturday, September 8 [email protected] Gallery & Gift Shop Event • 25th Anniversary Gala (808) 945-7633 Ext. 25 [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 43 5:00 pm—Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Volunteers/Grants Coordinator Angela Ameling [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 35