Winter/Spring 2018 | VOL. 24, no . 1

The Year of the Gannenmono

Aloha! Descendants of Tokujiro Sasaki Sato, one of the first immigrants to Hawai‘i. JCCH kicked off the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first organized group of immigrants from Japan to Hawai‘i at its annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival. upon their family heritage, celebrate their immigrant grandparents, The Gannenmono—the people of the first year—numbered great-grandparents, or great-great grandparents. about 150 men and women between the ages of 13 to 46 years. The JCCH is proud to be among the 20 organizations in the They departed Yokohama on May 17, 1868 with contracts to work State of Hawai‘i to join together to celebrate the rich 150 years as agricultural laborers. In search of a better life, they arrived at of Japanese in Hawai‘i. We’re proud to have JCCH Board Chair, Honolulu Harbor on June 19, 1868 and were welcomed with aloha Christine Kubota, serve as one of the co-chairs to the statewide by the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. But their dreams for a better life were commemoration. The Gannenmono Committee, with guidance soon shattered by false promises and hard labor 3-year contacts from the Japanese Consulate General in Honolulu, will host on the sugar plantations. Within two years, about 43 persons a number of activities throughout the State during 2018. In sought to return to Japan. After their contracts were fulfilled, only conjunction with the annual convention of the Association of about 50 of the 150 Gannenmono chose to remain in Hawai‘i, Nikkei and Japanese Abroad (ANJA), the Gannenmono Committee becoming the “pioneering immigrants” that would pave the way will sponsor the 150th Commemoration Ceremony and Symposium for future Japanese immigrants and generations in Hawai‘i. on June 7, 2018 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Please check our JCCH volunteers Les Goto and Marilyn Higashide recently website for more details and join us as we celebrate 150 years of organized a Talk Story Session on the Gannenmono. In addition Japanese in Hawai‘i—help us honor our heritage, embrace our to researching and presenting a historical overview of Japanese diversity and share our future! immigration to Hawai‘i and profiles of the 150 immigrants, Sincerely yours, nearly 60 descendants of one Gannenmono, Tokujiro Sasaki Sato, attended the gathering at JCCH. The Sato ‘ohana included 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation family members and reflect the diversity of Hawai‘i. It was a rare gathering of generations and celebration Carole Hayashino of family. My hope is that the year will inspire all families to reflect President and Executive Director 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WANTED: JCCH VOLUNTEERS! C NHairMA OF THE BOARD A- T LarGE DIRECTORS Ci hr stine Kubota Jodi Nozoe Chang Are you looking for meaningful volunteer service opportunities? Please consider lending VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY LEIGHTON HARA your time and talents to JCCH. Volunteers are a vital part of the Cultural Center. If you are R onald Hayashi MARK IBARA interested in becoming a volunteer, or if you know of a friend who may be interested, please VICE CHAIR K EN HAyaSHIDA Mel inamasu contact Derrick Iwata at (808) 218-6725 or email [email protected]. Daniel Kamitaki T REasurer/VICE CHAIR R eid Hokama William Kaneko JCCH needs: VICE CHAIR MITCHELL NISHIMOTO to conduct tours of the historical LEIG- H Ann MIYASATO SHANNON OKINAKA gallery for children and adults, assist with cultural or historical presentations, or conduct VICE CHAIR Darren ota D arryl Nakamoto tours of our Honouliuli Education Center or to the Honouliuli National Monument. ben Pulmano • Educators, Interpretive Guides, and Docents VICE CHAIR DEIDRE TEGARDEN to welcome and greet EUGENE NISHIMURA Maui Representative Hawai‘i Representative visitors to the historical gallery and Gift Shop, collect admissions and answer basic Scott yagihara Kaua‘i Representative • Friendlyquestions on faces the exhibits. for our I fGift you Shoplike retail, and volunteer Gallery in Greeters the JCCH Gift Shop and help with sales, our annual Things Japanese Sale and book events! 2017-2018 BOARD OF GOVERNORS to welcome visitors to the JCCH Administrative Office, answer and direct D aavid Ar kawa Dr. Brennon Morioka all phone calls and provide office support. David Asanuma Debbie Nakagawa • Receptionists Councilmember Dr. Blair Odo Please consider supporting JCCH by volunteering! Carol Fukunaga Dr. Dennis Ogawa Douglas Goto Curt Otaguro Leighton Hara Councilmember Susan Haramoto trevor ozawa Welcome! Dean Hirata T. Raymond Sekiya JCCH welcomes 3 new staff members to its team: Akio Hoshino Garrett Serikawa Kathryn Inkinen Jay Suemori Wayne Ishihara Don Takaki Wayne Kamitaki SENATOR BRIAN TANIGUCHI Councilmember Tyler Tokioka A nn Kobayashi Ronald Ushijima Jane Komeiji Senator Glenn Wakai Akemi Kurokawa Susan Yamada Colbert Matsumoto

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PRESIDENT and MB EM ERSHIP assistant EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR j onathan lum C Arole HAYASHINO lucchm@j .com Jamie Lee Allyson Nakamoto Mary Campany h ayas [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 48 Director of Finance Director of Education Collections Librarian (808) 945-7633 Ext. 23 dire cTOr of programs EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / AUDREY KANEKO The new Director of Finance, Jamie Lee, brings over 25 years of experience in public director of operations progras m @jcch.com MH IC ELle MIYASHIRO (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 accounting with specialized expertise in nonprofit organizations. Prior to JCCH, Jamie worked m [email protected] at Hee & Ching, CPAs LLC for 21 years and more recently served as CFO of Girl Scouts of (808) 945-7633 Ext. 30 EDUCATION & cultural SPECIALIST Hawai‘i. JCCH is very fortunate to have someone with Jamie’s experience and expertise join DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DERRI CK IWATA JEAMI LEE @cchiwata j .com the team. You’ll find Jamie at JCCH Monday through Thursday and available via email at LEE @JCCH.COM (808) 945-7633 Ext. 25 [email protected]. (808) 9457633 EXT. 33 GpIft sho manager ANCCOU TING specialist KEN YOSHIDA Allyson Nakamoto joins JCCH as its Director of Education! It’s a similar position to the one LEIANNE FUJIMURA YO [email protected] f [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 39 she held for 16 years at the Japanese American National Museum where she provided (808) 945-7633 Ext. 29 PGARO R MS & strategic vision and management of the education unit, which included the Hirasaki National DIRE CTOR OF EDUCATION Gitp f Sho Assistant Resource Center and the Visitor Service Department. Allyson will oversee JCCH educational ALLYN SO NAKAMOTO Lra sen miho [email protected] m@cchiho j .com programs including school and public outreach efforts, curriculum development, the (808) 9457633 EXT. 47 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 Tokioka Heritage Resource Center and Honouliuli educational activities. Contact Allyson at CO T LleC IONS LIBRARIAN STAFF ASSOCIATES [email protected]. MARY CAMPANY JE AN KUraHARA [email protected] TBE SY YOUNG (808) 9457633 EXT. 34 JCCH also welcomes Collections Librarian, Mary Campany, to the Tokioka Heritage Resource S TAFF EMERITA DIRE CTOR OF BR A BAra ISHIDA Center. Mary is bilingual and a recent graduate of UH Ma¯noa with a Masters degree in Library COMMUNICATIONS & Sciences. Visit Mary in the Resource Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays or DEL VE OPMENT T okioka Heritage DENISE TAGOMORI PARK RESR OU CE CENTER email her at [email protected]. [email protected] (808) 945-7633 Ext. 42 (808) 945-7633 Ext. 27 G Allery/ IFT SHOP (808) 945-7633 Ext. 43 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 So¯ getsu love of the land. To guide us in this work we draw from the values found in our Ikebana by Japanese American traditions and the spirit of Aloha. Earl Shimabukuro

冬春WINTER/In this issue SPRING 2018

New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival Thank you to everyone who helped us kick off the New Year! Highlights inside. 5

SupportingJapanese the American work of JCCH Confinement Sites Grant Program 6

Voices Behind Barbed Wire Film Preview Check out a sneak preview of the latest film project by JCCH at the Honolulu Festival! 7

Sharing the Spirit of Aloha

Tandickets Celebrating and table sponsorships 150 years are now of available Japanesefor our Annual in G ala!Hawai‘i! 10

In the Gift Shop There is something for everyone in the 14 JCCH Gift Shop! Check out our featured items!

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Ryan Kawamoto Gary Koji Nakamura Ray Tabata Kyle Tatsumoto Darryl Watanabe JCCH Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Japanese in Hawai‘i!

JCCH kicked off the 150th anniversary of the JCCH continued the celebration with the first Japanese immigrants to Hawai‘i at the 25th unveiling of the U.S. postage stamp of the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival with a special new Byodo-In Temple. Located in the Valley of the year’s blessing. Temples, Byodo-In is a replica of a Kyoto temple The Gannenmono, or “first year men,” built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrived in Hawai‘i from Yokohama in 1868. Gannenmono. They numbered approximately 150 people with “While the Byodo-In Temple stands as an diverse backgrounds such as urban dwellers, expression of Japanese culture and tradition, artists, cooks, and displaced samurai. These it is also a symbol of the friendship between immigrants were the first of what would become Japan and Hawai‘i,” said Carole Hayashino at wave after wave of Issei, first generation. the stamp’s unveiling. “It’s a tribute to King JCCH also announced the 2018 Gannenmono Kalakaua and the Kingdom of Hawai‘i for warmly Photo Contest with the theme, “Celebrating 150 welcoming the Japanese immigrants; and, it years of Japanese in Hawai‘i.” The photo contest recognizes the spirit of the Issei pioneers—the is to encourage the community to reflect upon first generation of immigrants.” the history of Japanese in Hawai‘i and visually Later this spring, JCCH with University of capture memories, stories and creative images Hawai‘i Press will release, “Who You? Hawai‘i of the Japanese American cultural heritage in Issei,” by Dr. Dennis Ogawa and Christine Hawai‘i. Individuals of all ages are encouraged Kitano with photos from the Hawaii Times Photo to submit their photos with a brief caption and Archives. Copies of the book will be donated story about their photograph. Cash prizes of to Kizuna Hawai‘i for the 150th Anniversary $250 to $500 will be awarded to the winners. Celebration and Symposium on June 7, 2018. Interested participants are encouraged to check For more information on the 150th www.jcch.com for rules and more information. Anniversary Celebration, please check the Winners will be announced on June 7, 2018. website www.jcch.com.

Above, Left to right: Rev. Akihiro Okada, Carole Hayashino, Christine Kubota, Consul General Koichi Ito, Governor David Ige, Senator Brian Taniguchi, Tyler Tokioka, Sal Miwa. EVENT REWIND

ml aha o to OUR SPONSORS! 25th Annual 5 Dodiam n New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival!

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i kicked off the Year of the Dog at the 25th Annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival on January 14. This is a big year for the Japanese community as JCCH marked the Silver Anniversary for the festival and kicked off the year-long “Gannenmono” Celebration marking the 150th Anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawai‘i. Festival attendees were treated to a wide variety of entertainment on two stages, food booths, keiki games, kimono dressing, a craft fair, cultural demonstrations, the opening ceremony of the 66th Cherry Blossom Festival and much more! The event also included a scavenger hunt for both children and adults in the Okage Sama De Historical Gallery and JCCH launched a photo contest in honor of the 150th Anniversary. Thank you to all who sponsored, donated, Gold volunteered, or participated in this event and truly helped to make the festival a success once again! Honolulu Festival JTB Kamehameha Schools Roberts Hawaii Yelp

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Diana Crowder Reid Hokama Michelle Ota Len Fukushima Mark Ibara Doug Shimokawa Nate Gyotoku Brennon Morioka Tyler Tokioka Timothy Ho Christine Uchida 6

JCCH WRAPS UP JACS GRANT PROJECTS:

Clouds Over Paradise,” describes what remains journey through the former WWII prison sites at the 23 sites associated with the incarceration on Maui County, Honolulu, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i. Power of Place: The Archaeology of of Japanese in Hawai‘i. The sites are spread The videos will be distributed to all schools in Hawai‘i’s Internment Sites & Hawai‘i over six of Hawai‘i’s seven populated islands, the State of Hawai‘i. Japanese American Internment: from sea level to 4,000 feet elevation, from The Japanese American Confinement Short documentaries on the Hawai‘i downtown Honolulu to isolated valleys. Volume Sites Grant Program is now in its 10th year II is a comprehensive archaeological report with a goal to teach present and future Confinement Sites in the Counties of after 2 and half years, JCCH announced of Honouliuli POW and Internment Camp generations about the injustice of the World theKaua completion‘i, Honolulu, of two Hawai‘i projects and funded Maui in part site. To facilitate the National Park Service’s War II confinement history and inspire a by a grant from the U.S. Department of Interior, management, the report summarizes the commitment to equal justice under the law. National Park Service Japanese American archaeological work conducted before the site JCCH is continuing to manage two JACS grants: Confinement SitesG rant Program. In June became a national monument. (1) an online database of Hawai‘i’s Japanese 2015, JCCH was awarded two of 20 National The second JACS grant funded the Americans incarcerated during World War II Park Service grants totaling $254,102 to production of four short documentaries as and, (2) catalog and archive primary documents help preserve and interpret the World War II a sequel to The Untold Story: Internment of related to the cases of Japanese Americans who confinement sites of JapaneseA mericans. Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i. The short were forcibly evicted from their homes, but not Power of Place: The Archaeology of Hawai‘i’s documentaries, Voices Behind Barbed Wire, interned, during World War II. For more Internment Sites resulted in two volumes of presents new information about the sites and information regarding JCCH programs to research that synthesized existing archeological untold stories of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i educate the public on the experience of studies with new field work by archeologist who endured this dark chapter of history. The Japanese in Hawai‘i, please contact Allyson Mary Farrell to identify, record and map newly film also focuses on the modern day relevance Nakamoto at [email protected]. discovered features and sites. The first, D“ ark of civil liberties and takes an archeological

internment. For this project, we are putting documenting the yet unwritten history of 1,500 Internee together an online, comprehensive directory of persons of Japanese ancestry in Hawai‘i who the 2,263 persons of Japanese ancestry who were not interned, but who were deprived of Database/ were detained in the Territory of Hawai‘i during their civil liberties and evicted from their homes World War II. We are supplementing the entries in 23 geographic areas around the state. To Evacuee Docs with available photographs and oral histories help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the from our archives about the internees. We are signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, we looking forward to launching the database online will provide an update on this exciting project in In Summer 2017, JCCH was the recipient and also here at the Honouliuli Internment August 2018. of two grants, totaling $155,812, from the Education Center in Summer 2018. We are proud of the work we are doing to National Park Service’s Japanese American For the second project, Hawai‘i’s Japanese increase our knowledge and understanding Confinement SitesG rant Program. American Wartime Evacuees, we are partnering about the World War II experiences of Americans Directory of Japanese American Internees of with JACL Honolulu to bring to light even of Japanese ancestry in Hawai‘i. We are looking Hawai‘i, the first project, builds on twenty years lesser known stories of World War II. Using forward to sharing with you our continued of work done by JCCH’s volunteers and staff to historic documents, military orders, legal progress on these projects. preserve and document the history of Hawai‘i papers, interviews, and oral histories, we are UPCOMING EVENTS SAVE the date

7 Honolulu Festival + Spring Things Japanese Sale Saturday, March 31, 2018 Film Showing Preview for JCCH Members 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Honolulu Festival Open to the Public 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2018 JCCH Gift Shop and Breezeway

Sunday, March 11 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Japanese see the return of the sakura Hawai‘i Convention Center blossoms as the renewal of the human spirit. The Spring Things Japanese Sale is the renewal Look for the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at the 24th Annual Honolulu Festival on March 10 and 11 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The Honolulu Festival is a premier of the essence of a household item. cultural event that promotes mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic The JCCH Gift Shop receives numerous harmony between the people of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Rim. With the 2018 theme of donated items including dishes, vases, kimono, “Harmony over the Ocean, Journey to Peace”, the festival will showcase cultural exhibitions, and furniture on a daily basis. These items, traditional art demonstrations, performances and a bon dance, culminating with a parade which are brought to the JCCH by our generous down Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday evening. Visit us in the Craft Fair and Exhibitions area where we will feature JCCH Gift Shop items members and the community, were probably and create a Year of the Dog fan. valued for their uniqueness and sentimental quality. Time, however, has faded its novelty in Voices Behind Barbed Wire the eyes of their original owners. Once here, they are carefully sorted and prepared for sale Saturday, March 10 10:00 a.m. by a small group of volunteers. These volunteers recognize the value of these donations and work Hawai‘i Convention Center, 3rd Floor to find these antiques a second home in the Released in 2018, Voices Behind Barbed Wire is a 25-minute JCCH Gift Shop. mini documentary written and directed by Ryan Kawamoto and Despite their efforts, there are some things produced by Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. While the that are stored away waiting to be rediscovered mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War on Saturday, March 31, 2018. The doors to the II has been well documented on the U.S. Mainland, new information about the sites and untold stories continue to emerge from Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i who endured this storeroom will be open and these items will be dark chapter of history. Voices Behind Barbed Wire explores the personal stories of Japanese on display in the Teruya Courtyard Breezeway in Americans living on O‘ahu, from their initial detention to their transfer & interrogation at the front of the JCCH Gallery and Gift Shop. Take U.S. Immigration Station and their incarceration at Sand Island, Honouliuli and in far away advantage of this opportunity to bring a second places like New Mexico, Arkansas and Arizona. The film also includes updated information on life to these pieces. Browse through hundreds of the Honouliuli National Monument with a focus on the modern day relevance of civil liberties and an archeological journey through the former World War II prison sites on O‘ahu. dishes, books, kimono, vases, furniture, and art at a great price. Enjoy the thrill of hunting for The Untold Story: Internment of and discovering something anew. Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i Sunday, March 11 10:00 a.m. Hawai‘i Convention Center, 3rd Floor

Within 48 hours of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i, authorities arrested several hundred local Japanese on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island. Arrests included Buddhist priests, Japanese language school officials, newspaper editors, and business and community leaders. Within a few months, over 2,000 men and women of Japanese ancestry were arrested, detained and incarcerated in Hawai‘i and later sent to the Department of Justice and War Relocation Authority camps on the continental U.S. There was no evidence of espionage or sabotage and no charges were ever filed against them. While the story of mass internment of Japanese Americans in California, Oregon and Washington had been well documented, very little is known about the Hawai‘i internees and the confinement sites located in Hawai‘i. This is the first full length documentary to chronicle their untold stories through oral histories documents, interviews, and reenactments in Hawai‘i’s history. Photograph by R.H. Lodge, JCCH/AR 19 Collection UPCOMING EVENTS

8 The Go For Broke Spirit

Saturday,Book Signing March and 17, 2018 T10:30alk a.m.Story – 11:30 with a.m. Shane Sato JCCH Gallery Theater

Meet photographer Shane Sato on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a book signing and talk story. His book, The Go For Broke Spirit: Portraits of Courage, is a heartfelt collection of photographs of the Japanese American Nisei who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, and the Military Intelligence Service during World War II. The book took over 15 years to complete and the pictures and stories bring out the emotion and turmoil of 81 Nisei veterans who fought for their country when their families were imprisoned. Sato’s artistry highlights the personality in what are usually considered stoic subjects. Don’t miss this chance to pick up your copy of The Go For Broke Spirit at the Gift Shop and get it autographed at this event. Summer Craft & Collectibles Fair

May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 Maui Matsuri 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018 JCCH Teruya Courtyard Breezeway 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 2018 Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer University of Hawai‘i - Summer is almost here. The days are getting longer, the Maui College Campus, air getting warmer, school ending is just around the corner, Kahului and the Summer Craft and Collectibles Fair series will soon begin. Look for the Japanese Cultural Seek and discover antique and unique gifts on the Center of Hawai‘i in the second Saturday of the summer months — May 12, June 9, upcoming Maui Matsuri at the July 14, August 11, and September 8 — from 9:00 a.m. to University of Hawai‘i - Maui College Campus in Kahului. 1:00 p.m. Join vendors from around the island as they bring Visit us in the Kodomo Corner and create a special Year of their collection of Japanese themed artwork, kimono, swords, the Dog fan. kokeshi, porcelain, jewelry, and textiles. There will also be The festival attracts over 10,000 visitors with a perpetual items from the U.S. and Japan for collectors both young theme of “Kodomo No Tame Ni”, for the sake of the children, and old. These low-key fairs are a great way to check out and embodies the commitment to share and learn about the their treasures at your leisure and meet friendly local folk, Japanese culture with the community. The ancestors came all without the huge crowds. Also, you can beat the heat by to Hawai‘i for a better life not only for themselves, but for checking out the items in the JCCH Gift Shop. Remember their children and for generations to come. In this spirit, the that the second Saturday of the month also means that festival ends with a traditional bon dance which encourages admission is free to the Okage Sama De historical exhibit. all ages, all religious denominations, and all ethnicities to Parking is free with a purchase of $10 in the Gallery and come together to dance in honor of all ancestors. Gift Shop. SAVE the date

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Saturday, July 7, 2018 June to august 2018 Mō‘ili‘ili5:00 p.m. – 10:00Summer p.m. Festival SummerJCCH 5th Floor Workshops ‘Ohana Room 1100 University Avenue (old Varsity Theater parking lot) It’s back! The JCCH Summer Cultural Workshop series is back for Summer 2018. The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i is offering Come join the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at cultural classes and activities from June to August 2018. These this year’s Mo¯‘ili‘ili Summer Festival. Festival attendees sessions are open to the public with JCCH members receiving can write their own tanzaku (wish strip) for Tanabata, discounted rates. Back by popular demand: Shippoyaki (metal or the Star Festival, and stamp their own uchiwa (fan). We will have a selection of items from our Gift Shop enameling), Way of the Sword, Claire’s Crafts and new classes like available for purchase at this one-night event. Members Fun Deco Sushi Class are added to the summer schedule. Please receive 10% off their sales. visit our website at www.jcch.com for more information and to For more information, visit the festival website at register for upcoming classes and activities. Fees and times will www.moiliilisummerfest.com. We hope to see you there! vary and classes may be subject to change. SAVE the date

10 2018 Sharing the Spirit of Aloha Annual Gala Saturday, June 16, 2018

Upon the 150th Anniversary of the Gannenmono, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) is proud to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions to honor the legacy of Japanese in Hawai‘i.

For their dedication to the arts, culture, business, and preserving history for future generations, we are pleased to honor the following at the 2018 Sharing the Spirit of Aloha Gala!

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i invites you to celebrate at our Annual Gala Sharing the Spirit of Aloha on Saturday, June 16, 2018, 5:00 p.m. Reception and 6:00 p.m. Dinner, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Coral Ballroom. Tables and individual The Nisei Veterans Legacy (NVL), is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization seats are now available! incorporated in 2013. It’s mission is to preserve, perpetuate and share the legacy of Americans of NiseiJapanese Veterans Ancestry Legacy(AJA) who served in the U.S. armed forces in World War II: the 100th Infantry For more information, visit our Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service and 1399th Engineer website at www.jcch.com or Construction Battalion. contact Michelle Miyashiro at Through education and outreach, the NVL is committed to ensuring that future generations learn [email protected]. Hawai‘i’s story of the Nisei soldier legacy. These stories include the incredible sacrifices made by the AJA during the course of World War II as well as their significant contributions to Hawai‘i’s post war 2018 Sharing the Spirit society. It is hoped that a greater sense of civic responsibility will transpire by promoting community of Aloha Annual Gala awareness of the values of good citizenship, such as loyalty, gratitude and humility, exemplified by the Saturday, June 16, 2018 Nisei veterans. NVL’s current activities include permanent and traveling exhibit projects, an annual joint 5:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception memorial service, honoring the WWII Nisei units and an informative website program. & Silent Auction Conceived in 1981 by veterans and Maui’s Sons and Daughters 6:00 p.m. dinner & Program of the Nisei Veterans, and opened in 2013, the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC) is Hawai‘i’s Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Nisei original V intergenerationaleterans Memorial center, Cent bringinger together the very young and the elderly by serving as home Beach Resort Coral Ballroom for Kansha Preschool and Maui Adult Day Care Center. NVMC also features an Education Center with offices, exhibit space, and an archive with over 200 special collections relating to Maui’sN isei veterans. Table Sponsorships NVMC’s mission is to ignite human potential by inspiring people to find the hero in themselves $25,000 Presenting through the legacy of the Nisei Veterans. NVMC seeks not only to perpetuate what was noble about the $10,000 Sho¯gun past, but to transform and renew our society using as models the Greatest Generation, their achievements $5,000 Daimyo¯ and character. In doing so, NVMC promotes values shared by all Americans and tells the stories of $3,000 Bushi Hawai‘i’s heroes. (Sponsored tables seat eight) Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) $250 Individual Non-Member is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates the public on the valor of JapaneseA merican $200 Individual JCCH Member veteransGo For ofBroke World NationalWar II and Educationtheir contributions Center to democracy. Their goal is to inspire new generations to embody the Nisei veterans’ core values of courage, sacrifice, equality, humility and patriotism. Founded in 1989, GFBNEC maintains the Go For Broke Monument and the interactive “GFBNEC’s Defining Courage Exhibition” in downtown Los Angeles, as well as extensive oral histories and archives, education and training programs, and other initiatives. In 2017, GFBNEC and JCCH sponsored Communities of Courage & Compassion in Honolulu. 11 G eorge Takei With an acting career The Onizuka Memorial Committee is spanning six decades, George Takei is committedThe Onizuka to carrying Memorial on the Committeelegacy of known around the world for his founding Ellison Onizuka. The committee was role in the acclaimed television series formed in 1986 by the late Fred Fujimoto, Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, founder of HPM Building Supply in Kona helmsman of the Starship Enterprise. But and instrumental in building the Astronaut Takei’s story goes where few stories have Ellison Onizuka Space Center in Kona gone before. From a childhood spent with which was in operation for 25 years. The his family wrongfully imprisoned in Japa- committee continues to review all requests honoring Ellison’s memory. nese American internment camps during World War II, to becoming one Ellison accomplished his dream of becoming an astronaut, and of the country’s leading figures in the fight for social justice, LGBTQ wanted to share his experiences and knowledge with the people of rights, and marriage equality, Takei remains a powerful voice on issues Hawai‘i, especially the children. He wanted to inspire them to dream, ranging from politics to pop culture. Mashable.com named Takei the #1 and work hard to accomplish their dreams. most-influential person on Facebook, with 10.4 million likes and 2.8 In Ellison’s memory, the committee sponsors a Science Day million followers on Twitter. and invites an astronaut to Hawai‘i each year, visits schools and Currently Takei is starring in the Los Angeles premiere of the organizations to inspire children and the public in their Space Program. Broadway musical Allegiance, a co-production of East West Players If they can put that spark in some of the children of Hawai‘i to and Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, running Feb. 21 pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) they have to April 1 at the Aratani Theater in L.A.’s Little Tokyo neighborhood. accomplished their mission. Takei made his Broadway debut in the musical, inspired by his true-life experience. Jake Shimabukuro Takei has long been a passionate advocate for social justice, started playing the ukulele at the age of outspoken supporter of human right issues and a community activist. Jakefour. A Shimabukuro fifth-generation Japanese American, He has served as the spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign Shimabukuro initially gained attention “Coming Out Project,” and was Cultural Affairs Chairman of the in Hawai‘i in 1998 as a member of the Japanese American Citizens League. He is also chairman emeritus and group Pure Heart. In 2002, Shimabukuro a trustee of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. pursued a solo career and became the first He was appointed to the Japan-US Friendship Commission by former Hawai‘i artist to sign a recording contract President Clinton and the government of Japan awarded Takei the with Sony Music Japan International. In Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, for his contribution to 2006, it was a viral YouTube video of Shimabukuro playing “While My US-Japanese relations. The decoration was conferred by His Majesty, Guitar Gently Weeps” that launched him an international touring career. Emperor Akihito, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In the years since the YouTube clip aired, Jake has collaborated with an array of artists that include Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Bette Midler, Donna Tanoue Donna Tanoue is cur- Cyndi Lauper, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Dave Koz, Michael McDonald, rently Vice Chair-Client Relations at Bank Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Tommy Emmanuel, and Lyle Lovett—as of Hawaii and served as the 17th chairper- well as orchestras around the world. He has sold out world-class venues, son of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance played at Bonnaroo, SXSW, the Playboy Jazz Festival, Fuji Rock Festival, Corporation (FDIC) from May 26, 1998, the influentialTED conference, and even performed for Queen Elizabeth until July 11, 2001. II at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England. As FDIC Chairperson, Tanoue focused He has topped Billboard’s World Music Chart numerous times. He attention on emerging risks in the financial has also won accolades from the disparate likes of Eddie Vedder, been institution industry, and especially on the talked about by Perez Hilton and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, made national risks that arise from subprime lending. Investigating fraud at banks was TV appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Late Night with Conan prioritized for FDIC examiners because recent changes in the business O’Brien,” “Good Morning America,” and “The Today Show,” and along of banking and innovations in computer technology had created greater the way has earned comparisons to musical innovators such as Jimi opportunity for financial irregularities. Tanoue’s FDIC took an aggressive Hendrix and Miles Davis. approach to supervising federally insured financial institutions to ensure Shimabukuro continues to write and record while maintaining their readiness for the Year 2000 date change, assuring the public that a mind-boggling international concert schedule of some 140 live there would be no significant disruptions in the banking system because performances a year. He is a loving husband and proud father of two of Y2K. boys. In addition to balancing his career with family, Jake also remains Tanoue received a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center firmly rooted in his commitment to community, frequently performing in 1981 and a B.A. from the University of Hawai‘i in 1977. Committed at schools in Hawai‘i and overseas to urge youngsters to reject drugs to community service, Donna Tanoue served on the JCCH Board of and inspire them to find their passion. In the process, Shimabukuro Directors from 2003 to 2005. Her husband, Kirk Caldwell, became has served as a Pied Piper in the booming popularity of the ukulele, mayor of Honolulu in 2013. spreading his belief that the world would be a happier place if everyone played the ukulele. Donor List

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Address locations (Arancino on Beachwalk, Arancino City State di Mare, and Arancino at The Kahala); 10% 10% off items in the JCCH Gift Shop.* discount on Breakfast at Arancino di Mare (No Discount on non-commercial translation services Phone Zip breakfast service at two other locations) [Honolulu] and genealogical research assistance at the JCCH Email *Above discount does not apply to dinner, alcohol beverages, Resource Center.* or with other promotional discounts. 50% off session fee for Kumihimo Craft Workshops. FOR Gift Membership ONLY Bird of Paradise Restaurant, Hawaii Prince Golf Club* – 10% off food [Ewa Beach] *valid for up $5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Hiromi Name (Recipient) to six persons per card, two cards maximum per table; one Peterson Sensei (Inquire at JCCH Gift Shop). Address check per party, no separate checks; not valid on holidays or special events; may not be combined with any other offers or Discount on kimono dressing at our kimono City State promotions; valid January 1, 2018 – December 22, 2018 dressing events. Phone Zip Naniwa-Ya Ramen – 10% off purchase Discounts on selected JCCH programs, events, Email [Honolulu] cultural classes, workshops and seminars. Sugarlina Bakeshop – 10% discount for JCCH Invitations to special events and voting privileges. FOR FAMILY Membership members [Aiea] (Two adults, two children 17 yrs. and under) Partnering Organization Benefits Please indicate the names of additional family Specialty Services Benefits Free one-year admission to the Japanese American members below: American Carpet One – 10% off any carpet or Museum of San Jose. www.jamsj.org (Mr./Mrs./Ms.) carpet remnant purchase and 5% off any hard surface flooring and window coverings purchase [Honolulu] $10 off any flight or Hang Gliding Hawaii – In addition to my membership, enclosed FREE photo package ($60 value). Reservations are required. POWERED Hang Gliding on Oahu’s is my tax-deductible contribution of $ spectacular North Shore. “Surf the Sky with the in support of JCCH programs and activities. Most-State-Of-The-Art Flying Ultralight in Honolulu” www.hangglidinghawaii.com TOTAL: $ Please send payment to 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 Check enclosed, payable to the JCCH

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OFFICE HOurs M onday – Friday 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP HOURS M onday 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday– Friday 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

S aturday 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

TOO KI KA HERITAGE RESOURCE CENTER HOURS Tuesday– saturday 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

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

Honolulu Festival Summer Craft & Hawaii Convention Center Collectibles Fair March 10 – 11, 2018 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Saturday, May 12, 2018 Voices Behind Barbed Wire Film Preview at Honolulu Festival Sharing the Spirt of Aloha Hawaii Convention Center Annual Gala Saturday, March 10, 2018 Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Coral Ballroom Saturday, June 16, 2018 The Untold Story: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i Film Screening at Honolulu Festival Ohara Hawaii Convention Center Ikebana by Sunday, March 11, 2018 Caroline Abe

Spring Things Japanese Sale Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Saturday, March 31, 2018