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WINTER 2019 | VOLUME 62

Remembering the MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Remembering the Issei 一世の思い出 ack in 1998, worked as Vice President. Under the I was giving sponsorship of the bank and Mr. Oka's Ba speech at direction, the History Room started to BOARD OFFICERS a conference in amass an extensive collection of primary Robert Sakai | President Little source material on the Issei generation. Myron Okada | Vice President Tokyo, and I was Donna Ong-Kimura | Vice President In 1986, when the Center first opened talking about the Kelly Yuka Walton | Corporate Secretary its doors, 1st Bank donated tremendous impact Kyle Tatsumoto | Chief Financial Officer the entire collection of the History the passing of the Room to the community center. Mr. Executive Director generation Oka renamed the History Room, the BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAUL OSAKI would have on Japanese American History Archives Terry Akiyama the Japanese (JAHA) and continued to act as the Sherilyn Chew American community in terms of Executive Director and curator of the David Fukuda philanthropy, volunteerism and most archives. Under his leadership, the Judy Hamaguchi of all history. After my speech, a Nisei collection continued to grow in both Chris Hirano man approached me and said that I material and prestige. The archives Stephen Katayama was wrong, that the generation, which became recognized as a comprehensive Ryan Kimura would have the most significant impact research facility for scholars, students, Susan Kobayashi on the community when they are gone, businesses, government agencies and Hillary Nakano is the generation. His statement universities both in the and Rumi Okabe stunned me. I didn't agree with him at . JAHA's primary source material Allen Okamoto all. In fact, I think I nervously laughed. on the Issei became a resource for other Scott Okamoto Let's be honest, the Sansei, really? He higher education institutions, including Marilyn Oshiro said the reason was that the Sansei U.C. Berkeley, UCLA and Stanford Courtney Peck Peagler would be the last generation to have University. Over the years the archival Teresa Serata known the Issei generation. He proudly collection became a resource for books, Jon Shindo stated that the Nisei were not the research material, educational textbooks, Peter Weber "Greatest Generation," it was the Issei. documentaries and even feature films. They were the true pioneers of the STAFF Japanese American community. The Oka Collection includes over Paul Osaki | Executive Director 10,000 historical items, including Perhaps no other person dedicated Lori Matoba | Deputy Director personal diaries, newspapers, journals, himself more to ensuring that the Issei Marjorie Fletcher | Executive Assistant manuscripts, memoirs, one-of-a- generation would not be forgotten than Mika Shimizu | Office Manager/ kind books, photographs and original Seizo Oka or Mr. Oka, as he was known Receptionist paintings. Many of the documents as in the community. Mr. Seizo Oka was Stephanie Doi | Development Manager illuminate similar experiences of political the founder, historian and curator of Matt Okada | Director of Programs fear, anti-immigration, suspicion, the Japanese American History Archives Jennifer Hamamoto | Programs and mistrust, hostility, civil rights and racist (JAHA). He began collecting historical Facilities Manager laws faced by immigrant and new documents on the Issei generation as Haruka Roudebush | Programs Manager communities today. far back as 1952, a year after the signing Jerry Kika | Volunteer Coordinator of the Peace Treaty between the United In 2004, Seizo Oka passed away and States and Japan following World War lost its most knowledgeable II. This was not an easy task given that and recognized community historian. MISSION ミッション most Issei had thrown away much of He spent half a century chronicling, The Center is a non-profit organization which strives to meet the evolving needs their possessions, personal documents archiving, preserving and sharing his of the Japanese American community by and archives following the bombing of knowledge about the Japanese American offering programs, affordable services and Pearl Harbor. Academics and universities community and the Issei generation. administrative support and facilities for other local organizations. The Center also would not start collecting these historical JAHA is his legacy and the collection of provides educational, cultural and recreational documents for at least another decade. historical archives a lasting treasure for programs that meet and address the interests Originally formed in 1977, as the Japanese our community. and concerns of the community. Our goals remain rooted in preserving the Japanese American History Room (History Room), American cultural and historical heritage as it was a project of California 1st Bank, Paul Osaki well as fostering the foundation for future formerly Bank of Tokyo, where Mr. Oka Executive Director generations of .

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Japanese American History Archives Renamed the Seizo Oka Collection

On November 7, a small gathering and families started to donate their own of individuals including Deputy materials as they knew that Oka’s archive Consul General of Japan Kazuhiro would serve as a safe and credible repository that valued and honored the Iryu and members of the documents they entrusted. Also, because late Seizo Oka gathered in the of Mr. Oka’s fluent bi-lingual ability to learn about the first hand voices of exhibit hall on the first floor read even the most difficult Japanese Issei, their challenges, struggles and of the Center to celebrate the documents, he was often asked to help transition of living in the US. Currently, renaming of the Japanese American retrieve family registry information for Mr. Oka’s translation is being edited by Historical Archives to the Seizo Oka Japanese Americans who had relatives in the Collection of the Japan and wanted to know more about Collection. Hoover Institution Library and Archives their own family heritage. at Stanford University.

eizo Oka was a Bank of Tokyo Mr. Oka’s contributions did not stop The newly re-named Seizo Oka employee working in the bank’s with preservation and collections. He Collection is currently closed and will Office. In 1997 also translated a multi volume book be undergoing an assessment and the bank asked him to create into English so that the English reading preservation evaluation. The Center is San archive of materials consisting of only community could learn about committed to honoring the care and substantial and important primary the everyday life of the Issei prior to pride Mr. Oka took to create such an documents. As word spread of Mr. Oka’s World War II. The book, Zaibei Nihonjin invaluable piece of Japanese American talent to categorize subjects into clear Shi (History of Japanese in America) Issei history and we all will be forever and concise files and topics, individuals allowed English readers the ability to grateful.

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Issei Immigration to the U.S.

Sharon’s paternal grandparents, Courtesy of Susan Kobeyashi Bunichi and Hanako Tondo, were cooks for families in San Francisco. based on their native prefecture. These associations, commonly called Kenjinkai,

Courtesy of Sharon Kato Sharon of Courtesy held annual picnics so that the Issei Diane Matsuda states, “My could reminisce about their life in Japan maternal grandfather, Yutaka and to speak freely in their regional Yoshifuji (above) moved to the dialect. Some Kenjinkai also provided U.S. from at age opportunities for employment, housing, 16. Before WWII he harvested loans and the arrangement of marriages. fava beans and other crops in Pescadero and then became a Today, very few Kenjinkai remain active in gardener in San Mateo until the U.S. as the affinity to one’s homeland he retired at age 80. Since my does not hold as strong of a connection mother was the youngest of nine as it once did, with the Nissei and Sansei children, Ojichan and Obachan generations. spent their final years living with us. This photo shows us enjoying Here is a chart from the Japanese a nice day in the sun. I was very Overseas Migration Museum in fortunate that Ojichan took me Yokohama that includes the number of for many walks. Maybe that is Japanese citizens who left Japan from why I always prefer to walk over 1885-1912. This chart only includes the riding in a car.” Courtesy of Diane Matsuda largest of individuals from the Prefectures listed below.

When the Japanese government here were many reasons for Hiroshima 109,893 allowed its citizens to leave the leaving Japan including the Okinawa 89,424 country to explore other parts of the economic incentive to follow the “American Dream” — to 76,802 world during the Era Tmake enough money in the US and Yamaguchi 57,837 (1868-1912), there were several then return back to one’s homeland to 57,684 prefectures in Japan that took a live comfortably. However, for many Wakayama 32,852 very active role in promoting its Issei, they were never able or were no residents to go abroad. longer interested in returning back to The memories of the Issei generation lives Japan. Many Issei joined associations on today in their Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei and

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over at her and whisper, “I have no idea Lori Matoba’s Issei Memory: Yuka Matoba what they’re saying!” Great grandma (1904-2011), left her home in Fukuoka and arrived was my best friend until she died when I on one of the last ships from Japan in 1924, at the was eight. We would often play checkers age of 19 after marrying my grandfather Katsuzo. and she would let me cheat." (center left What I remember most about my Bachan is the strong grip she had when she would hold my photo of Susan's great-grandparents ) hand to say hello or goodbye. As I think about Nisei, Marj Fletcher fondly remembers it now, it reminds me of the strength she had to have as an immigrant mother raising 11 children her mother, Mito Imaizumi, an Issei from (the youngest was eight) after my grandpa passed Sasebo Nagasaki Ken immigrated to the away in 1956. I can only imagine how difficult US in 1915 at age 19. it must have been but so amazed at how she persevered. The photo (left) shows her farming “She had the patience of a saint-she crops (c. 1960). never complained and never asked for Courtesy of Lori Matoba anything and somehow made it through her life here without ever learning Gosei descendants. Yonsei, Sansei, Susan together. My mother's father was the English. Kobayashi shares, “My great grandfather, eldest son. Since my great grandmother I think two of the strongest Hideo Hayashi, immigrated from Japan in immigrated when she was an infant characteristics about my mother were her 1897 to work as a teacher of Japanese to and my great grandfather did not want patience and good health. I do not have a white plantation owner’s son. He was to speak Japanese at home, she didn’t any memory of her ever being sick or 17, educated at Gakushuin and bilingual. speak Japanese at all. In , it was even seeing her in bed as she would get My great grandmother, Saki Kumagai, assumed that Issei didn’t speak English so up much earlier than all of us. immigrated when she was an infant people always spoke to her in Japanese, and married at 16. They had 11 children my mom said great grandma would look I wish I could be half the person she was.”

Historians believe that had anti-immigration laws not specifically targeted Japanese immigration between 1907 and 1942, the Japanese population in the United States would be on par with the Chinese and Filipino communities, which is over 3 million as of 2010 vs. Japanese at 1.3 million.

1900-1920—216,837 arrive over two decades 1900-1930—258,894 arrive over three decades 1906—SF Board of Education attempts to introduce segregation of Japanese Americans 1907—Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan — prohibits male workers from emigrating to Hawaii and mainland 1908—Arrival of Picture Brides 1913—California Alien Land Law prohibits non-citizens to own land Before 1924, Japanese emigrated (mostly) from eight of the 47 prefectures: Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Okayama, Okinawa, Wakayama, Yamaguchi 1924—(Federal) Immigration Act prevented almost all 1860—A “handful” of Japanese arrived. In 1880s “thousands” immigration from Japan (for three decades) arrived by the turn of the century there were 100,000 arrivals 1930s—Great Depression 1883— (labor shortage)/Increase in Japanese. Peak Immigration from Japan to the U.S. 1900-1909 1941—World War II (December 7, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor) (~140,000) 1942—

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Issei Commemorative Garden at Cottage Row

At one time, San Francisco’s Japantown encompassed 30 square blocks where thousands of Issei started their new life in this country. Cottage Row is the only remaining area that reflects the old Nihonmachi (Japantown) as it did back in the early 1900s when the Issei lived in the community prior to World War II. It is also the only part of Japantown listed on the National Register of Historic Places. World War II and the signing of Executive Order 9066 forced all Japanese families on Cottage Row and other areas along the western part of the United States to be forcibly removed to desolate areas of the U.S. They lived in America’s concentration camps for the remainder of the War. In the 1960’s and 70’s the SF Redevelopment Agency not only The first Issei in San Francisco demolished almost every home and arrived in the late 1880s and created business in Japantown, they also a community in the area now uprooted every tree and plant in the known as South Park. In April of community as well as the Japanese 1906, as a result of the Great San gardens the Issei created in their backyards. Francisco Earthquake, that part of San Francisco was destroyed so the The Cottage Row Mini-Park was the only open green space left in Japantown after Issei sought a new neighborhood to two major upheavals, making it the ideal create a new Japanese community. location for a garden to commemorate the Issei who established Japantown 113 ithin a matter of months, years ago. hotels, restaurants, We therefore wanted to create a grocery, and other permanent garden to remember, thank retail stores owned and appreciate the Issei who worked Wby Issei started to spring up in the tirelessly for the generations to come Western Addition. As the Issei started and make a place we call community. to have families, religious institutions, community facilities and schools were The principal landscaper and designer built and the Japantown we know today of the Issei Commemorative Garden is was born. Shigeru Namba, one of the foremost Shigeru Namba

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Japanese landscape gardeners in the United States. One of his projects includes the private estate of Larry Ellison which is the largest (24 acres) Japanese garden in . Shigeru collaborated with landscape gardener Isao Ogura to create the Tanforan Memorial Garden located at the Tanforan Shopping Center in San Bruno. He also designed the Garden of Remembrance located at San Francisco State University that recognizes the 19 Nisei students forced to abandon their studies at the University during the war. We owe a great appreciation and thanks to Namba and Isao Ogura who never lost sight of the purpose of the garden. They wanted to donate all of their time and labor in appreciation to the early Issei gardeners who made it possible for them to have successful careers as landscapers in America. We would like to offer our thanks and appreciation to all the supporters and donors to the garden from the neighborhood and community who believed in the project. Special thanks to: The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation Shigeru Namba, Principal Landscaper Isao Ogura, Landscaper Gerald Kawamoto, Landscape Architect Andre Weinstein, Landscaper Saki Namba Yoshi Kuraishi S.F. Recreation and Park Department Abigail Maher Steve Cismowski Felix Tong Saki Namba

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Tabemasho 2019 Highlights

The Center’s annual fundraising wagyu from Trex Corp Inc., zuke nigiri Airlines (JAL) Economy tickets, Hotel event, Tabemasho 2019: PASSING IT from Trifecta Cooks, ankake soba and accommodations, and four one week FORWARD — From One Generation gyoza from YamaSho, cebiche nikkei JR Rail Passes (courtesy of Japanese from La Mar, croquettes from Cafe Airlines and Kintetsu International Travel to the Next, was held on Saturday, Mums, burdock and lotus root salad from Consultants Company), two round trip September 21 and hosted a sellout Delica, katsu curry from JapaCurry food Hawaiian Airlines Economy tickets, hotel crowd with over 550 guests and truck, kimchi fried rice from Pai’ina, and accommodations at the Ilikai Hotel and volunteers in the recently renovated sunomono from our community chefs. Luxury Suites (donated by Aqua-Aston Hospitality), and dinner for two at Alan Henri and Tomoye Takahashi The program emceed by Mike Inouye Wong’s , including a signature Community Hall. and Wendy Tokuda, began with a appetizer, entrée and dessert (donated performance by Shinzen 2019 Team, his year’s event included new by Alan Wong’s Honolulu), an Ozumo and the awarding of the Okamoto food vendor additions b. Prepared Wagyu Dinner Party and a Community Award to Reverend Ron patisserie and Diamond Bakery board-curated 15 bottle wine collection. Kobata. who provided delicious cookies Following the event, guests gathered at Tand crackers, hirame no kobujime from Executive Director Paul Osaki shared the new Cottage Row Garden to hang Rintaro, shoyu ahi poke from Coast Poke, an introduction of the new Issei paper cranes in honor of the garden’s chicken karaage from Suruki Market, an Commemorative Garden that opened opening and to commemorate the Issei assortment of musubi from Takahashi on San Francisco’s Cottage Row this generation. Market, and pork tofu from The Lunch year. The event concluded with a live Spot in Honolulu. Other dishes included auction featuring four round trip Japan

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Presenting Sponsors

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Chefs from La Mar Cebicheria Peruana with their Cebiche Nikkei

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Artist Rihaku Inoue from , Japan, Master geta maker Ryoichiro Enkawa from creating personalized calligraphy uchiwa for Hita allowed guests to choose materials for guests their custom geta (slippers)

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Yunice, Chuteh and Donna Kotake with Lindsey Nakano, enjoying their welcome sake

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Shinzen Program Celebrates 25 Years

Shinzen Team at Osaka Castle

he ninth trip to Japan for relationships began after the Great bulbs in each room. Communal meals Shinzen USA Nikkei Youth Hanshin Awaji Earthquake (1995). were prepared over an open hearth Goodwill Sports Program fire consisting of fresh vegetables and The first stop for the youth was to (Shinzen Program) had nearly fruit harvested from their farm. It was the Osaka YMCA Kisen Waiwaimura. T70 participants from the Bay Area. The a unique and eye opening experience It is located in a rural area outside of group included 15 youth basketball for these Bay Area teens. They left Osaka City and was created for visitors, appreciating their homes and families a players, their families, coaches and mainly families and school children, to little more. staff, who traveled to Japan in late July experience what a rustic farming village for a nine-day grassroots exchange was like 70 years ago. The thatched roof After two nights of farm life, the team trip. This tour to Japan also celebrated houses where the team members stayed traveled to Kobe. Their first stop and a the 25 years of friendship forged with had shoji windows/room dividers, raised highlight for many was the visit to the the Osaka YMCA (1994-2019) and an (from the concrete floor) tatami rooms Nagata Kodomo Home for crafts, fun, early observance for the Kobe YMCA for sleeping and eating and the only and to celebrate our 25 year relationship and the Nagata Kodomo Home whose electricity flowing were to single light (see sidebar). The group then visited

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The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of relations, many memories were Memorial Disaster Reduction and reminisced with many of the Center’s Human Renovation Institution longtime friends and colleagues at the (Earthquake Museum) to learn about the Osaka YMCA, Kobe YMCA and Nagata 1995 Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake. Kodomo Home. It also became a once Later that evening the Shinzen youth in a lifetime opportunity for many of and their families attended a Welcome the bay area youth and their families. Reception where they met and got It was truly a wonderful celebration of acquainted with their host family before friendship and goodwill. departing for their two night stay.

The following morning was spent at Mikage Junior High school where the youth played in their first of two goodwill basketball games. The Shinzen youth were able to and bond with peers their age during basketball, lunch and activities. The rest of the day was spent with their host families.

The next morning the youth headed back to Osaka and went to Nipponbashi Junior High School. Students from the school led a tour of local sights around their school, including the Tsutenkaku Tower. The Shinzen youth then returned to the school for lunch, the final goodwill basketball games and a friendship tournament where all the players were mixed. The Shinzen Kayla and Jordyn Owyoung in the Garden at and Osaka team members played a Waiwaimura sport they all loved, creating closer Nagata Kodomo Home bonds. After the games, the youth were “One of the most Our Treasured Friendship introduced to their second host family One of the lasting memories for the by the staff of the Osaka YMCA. The meaningful parts of youth/students who traveled to Japan Shinzen players were able to enjoy a full with the Center’s US-Japan Youth day with their host families, before their our trip was staying at hosts dropped the Shinzen youth off the Kisen Waiwaimura. Programs (Shinzen, Takahashi Fellowship to enjoy a day visiting with their and Cultural Heritage) is the visit to the families. The group visited Kinkakuji I experienced another Nagata Kodomo Home. So much so, that (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple, side of Japan rather anytime we visit, we bring a donation and enjoyed shopping and a sukiyaki from past participants. lunch. That evening everyone came than just visiting On this (almost) 25th anniversary (2020) together, youth and their families, Osaka YMCA and Kobe YMCA staff, the big cities. I we collected nearly $5,000. In addition Nagata Kodomo Home children, Osaka really enjoyed the to a sizable donation we provided the basketball team members and host opportunity for 10 children and staff families to gather at -en for a countryside and I was members to join Director Mitsuhito Oji to farewell party that concluded the 2019 able to learn skills like attend the Shinzen Farewell Party at the Shinzen Program. beautiful Taiko-en reception hall in Osaka. building a fire, cooking Although the Shinzen goodwill trip was While in Kobe, the Shinzen players only nine days, many new friendships and living without any enjoyed making crafts, playing games were formed, some were rekindled electronics.“ and sharing lunch with the children at and because of the 25th Anniversary the home. A few days later, they were – Kayla Ikuma, Player continued on page 12 reunited at the Farewell party in Osaka.

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Shinzen Program continued from page 11

“Working together with the Shinzen families from different parts of the Bay Area produced a strong sense of community. – Craig Yonemura, parent

Dru Yonemura (center) with his family (right) and Kobe host family (left)

“The bonds that were made with the Shinzen kids was very special to see and the awareness that they now have about their culture and heritage is most valuable.” – Sandra Suzaki, parent (son Aaron Fujimoto)

“My appreciation for my family has grown since Maddy and Aaron cutting their handmade udon at Waiwaimura traveling to Japan.” – Maddy Bader, player

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“As a Boy Scout, I have been camping before but the experience at the Kisen Waiwaimura really stuck out for me because it was so different. I was fortunate to cook meals over an open fire and make hashi and udon from scratch. I also enjoyed the peaceful outdoor environment we were surrounded by. It put me at peace and gave me time to self-reflect.”

– Kenshin Nakamura, Player Kenshin starting a fire with Osaka YMCA staff

“The most meaningful parts of our trip were the goodwill games and homestays. I experienced living an everyday life with a Japanese family. Participating in the games, I was able to bond and connect with the Japanese players. Honestly, I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.” – Julia Hirahara, Player Julia with members of the Kobe Team

“The Center believes that creating the opportunity for youth to appreciate friendships with Japanese counterparts will bring hope and inspire them to build a stronger, peaceful and more unified world well into the future.” -Robert Sakai, Center President Back row: Myron Okada, Vice President; Robert Sakai, President and Mitsuhito Oji, Director of Nagata Kodomo Home

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25th Annual Nikkei Open Highlights

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 25th Annual Nikkei Open Golf Tournament! The Center welcomed 117 golfers on a beautiful Monday (July 15) at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club (PGCC) in San Mateo. We appreciate the commitment and generosity of the hole sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers. This allows the Center to continue its programs and services. A special thanks to Mr. Joe Kwok, our sponsoring member for hosting us at PGCC! Winning Foursome: Above L to R: Neal Ho, Ron Hiura, Robert Sakai (Center President), Kiki Kawabata, Robert Mizono

Closest to the Pin Winner: Louie Greenberg Hole Sponsor Union Bank Foursome: L to R: Rob Wolf, Craig Mayeda, Jerry Ono, (Hole #7, 10’8”) (Japantown VP and Manager), Clay Tominaga

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Thank you! Top Hits of the Silent Auction Nikkei Open Supporters

SPONSORS Kintetsu International Express Todd Yonemura, DDS

$25,000 HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR MIF Insurance Agency

HOLE SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS Berkeley Bowl Marketplace Big Island Candies Boulder Creek G&CC Cache Creek Casino Resort Sherilyn Chew and Peti Arunamata Craig Y. Yonemura, DDS, MS Drs. Hiura & Hiura Optometrist Bernie Lee Jeff Maruyama Kaz Maniwa and Marjorie Fletcher La Mar Cebicheria Peruana John Noguchi Marilyn Oshiro Ong & Kimura, Inc. Prudential e wish to thank everyone Wat Misaka signed jersey courtesy of the Robert Koshiyama, DDS, Inc. who participated, Center’s own Haruka Roudebush. purchased, donated, Winner: Greg Matoba Robert Sakai supported and San Francisco Associates Creatively designed pot holders Wvolunteered in our Silent Auction event by Kase Interns. San Francisco Drakes this year at Tabemasho on September 21. San Francisco Enchantèes Winners: Kari Nakamura, Marie Kagay, This year, there were a number of Erika Tamura and Carol Kawasaki-Wong Sapporo USA outstanding items we were able to Scott Okamoto Picnic lunch for 10 by The Lunch Spot feature that made for exciting bidding. in Honolulu and a basket of Diamond Teresa Serata and Charles Kagay Special items included: Soko SF Bakery goods donated by Chris Manabe. Chance to take home packages of Wagyu Winner: Ruby Hata Sumofish beef shipped directly from Japan with a Marjs famous pineapple cake loved by all! Suruki Market Certificate of Authenticity made possible Winners: Susan Shimamoto, J. Shindo and T. Okamoto & Co. by Mark Melnick of TREX Corp Inc. S. Sakuma Union Bank Winners: T. Serata, J. Shindo and Japanese Whiskeys–Hibiki 12 and Dicky Yamamoto Lowell Kimura Hibiki 17 Dick Yokota Sushi party for 40 courtesy of Alan Hirahara. Winners: Kristi Y. and Sharon S. Winner: Sherman Chan

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Preserving Culture One Class at a Time What's Happening at the Center Join us at one of the fun and enriching cultural and recreational classes that we offer at the Center. The first class session is free for any first-time participant (materials costs for select classes still apply). We encourage you to try something new! For more information or to register for a class, please visit our website www.jcccnc.org or call (415) 567-5505.

ARTS AND CULTURE M = Members NM = Non-Members KEY American Senior Writing A place for both new and experienced writers alike to write eight-week class you will also learn and share about themselves, their glazing techniques to create families and others to preserve the personalized pieces. Class sessions stories and memories of our Asian are ongoing and run eight American community. consecutive weeks. You can register Instructor: Genny Lim by giving us a call or emailing When: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon [email protected]. Class Cost: $44 M | $50 NM monthly participation is limited and is based $14 M | $16 NM drop-in on a first come first served basis. Instructor: Tomoko Nakazato When: Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Basic Drawing Cost: $175 M | $225 NM Join instructor Rich Tokeshi, an (eight consecutive weeks) original instructor of Japantown Art and Media (JAM), and bring out the artist in you. This eight-week class The Center’s Basic and Beyond Basic Drawing classes are made Washi Ningyo concentrates on basic drawing up with artists of all skill levels. Work on your drawing skills while Engage in the art of Japanese paper concepts and subject matters such meeting new art community friends. doll making and create your own 3D as still life, portraits, scenes from Japanese washi (traditional) paper everyday life and drawing from dolls. In this class made for all skill photos. All supplies are provided at Ikebana students vocal training and singing levels, participants will learn the no additional fee. The class is open Reflect on the simplistic beauty lessons at the Center’s Shigin Class. basics, or perfect their skills in doll to all skill levels. of nature and create a harmony Each class will begin with students making. First-time participants must Instructor: Rich Tokeshi of linear construction, rhythm singing together and then individual register by phone by the first When: Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. and color through the traditional lessons will be given to all students. Saturday of the month. Class fees Cost: $70 M | $90 NM (eight Japanese art of Ikebana (floral Each student will practice singing include all materials. Class is for ages consecutive weeks) $13 M | $16 arrangement). Participants must the poem they have chosen and 18+. can add their emotions and NM drop-in bring their own vases, scissors and a Instructor: Rochelle Lum pin frog. Please contact the interpretation of the poem when When: First and third Saturday they sing. Class will be conducted every month, 9 a.m.-noon and Beyond Basic Art Class Programs Department at least 48 hours in advance if interested. in both English and Japanese and 12:30-4 p.m. This weekly art class is designed for is open to all. Instructor: Chizuko Nakamura Cost: $10 M | $15 NM (+$10-$25 both intermediate and advanced Instructor: Yoshimura Kokujyou students and will allow participants When: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. materials fee) Sensei the opportunity to explore new Cost: $70 M | $90 NM monthly First-time participants: $30 M | When: Second and fourth media, subject matter and ways of $22 M | $28 NM drop-in $40 NM Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. thinking. This class will use basic Cost: $15 M | $20 NM monthly drawing, painting concepts and Shigin Watercolor $10 M | $12 NM drop-in subject matter, but will also look to Shigin 詩吟 is a form of Japanese Learn the basics and joy of Materials: Shigin Text Book expand participant’s artistic poetry, which is usually chanted or watercolor painting and bring your horizons. The atmosphere of the sung. When sung, singers add their English $15 | Japanese $30 art to life with the help of instructor class is very informal for creating art. emotions and interpretation of the Wendy Yoshimura in this fun and Instructor: Rich Tokeshi poem. Singing may be accompanied Tougei: Ceramic Art relaxing class. Available to all artists When: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon by traditional instruments such as Learn various ceramic techniques regardless of skill level. Cost: $35 M | $45 NM monthly the koto or shakuhachi. Yoshimura including hand-building, wheel Instructor: Wendy Yoshimura $11 M | $14 NM drop-in Kokujyou Sensei, who is considered throwing and surface decoration to When: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon one of the top teachers in create unique sculptures and/or Cost: $40 M | $48 NM monthly Kokuseiryu Shigin Kai will teach functional wares. During this Drop-in: $11 M | $14 NM

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20 Years of Building Character and Community

Learning how to kick and punch are what people think of when it comes to a karate class. However, in Craig Hamakawa’s (aka Hanshi) class it goes well beyond just learning how to defend Be sure to check out one of the Center’s newest classes Yosakoi yourself. Craig’s class is a Dancing with Ito Yosakoi. First class is free to first time participants. part of the International Bring your dancing shoes and join us every Friday night! Karate League and he puts a huge amount of emphasis on building character. “I Cost: $30 M | $40 NM monthly know from working at DANCE $10 M | $12 NM drop-in the Center that many Hula: Beginning programs are designed to Hula: Kupuna (Seniors) Learn both Auana (modern) and build leadership skills in Learn ancient and modern hula Kahiko (ancient hula). You will youth. Craig’s class does while keeping your coordination and experience anaerobic (low impact) this not only for youth but exercise while learning to dance. No memory sharp. (Class participants for adults as well” states dance experience required. (Class also must join the Hālau, Hālau Ka participants also must join the Liko Pua O Kalaniākea, for an Ken Maeshiro, a former Hālau, Hālau Ka Liko Pua O additional fee.) staff member of the Center Instructor: Mary Leong Kalaniākea, for an additional fee.) and longtime participant in Instructors: Denise Teraoka and When: Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $45 M | $55 NM monthly Craig’s program. Student Joe Alice Jeong Domingo stated “The best When: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $14 M | $17 NM drop-in thing about Hanshi is that he pushes you up to and then a little Cost: $32 M | $48 NM monthly $10 M | $15 NM drop-in Line Dancing more beyond what you expect of yourself until you realize that Practice your smooth moves to R&B there is more. This applies to everything in life, not just karate Hula: Gracious Ladies and and pop while keeping in and for that, I will be forever grateful.” shape and making new friends. This Wahine (Adults) fun, low-impact class is open to all, The Center would like to thank Craig for his 20 years of service Learn both Auana (modern) and no dance experience required. Kahiko (ancient) hula. You will to the Center and the San Francisco Japantown community. Instructor: Alan Kitashima experience anaerobic (low impact) Many youth, adults and families have come through his exercise while learning to dance When: Tuesdays and Fridays, program and have grown well beyond martial artists. Craig 12:30-2:30 p.m. hula. (Class participants also must is an incredible instructor, strong member of the Center and Cost: $4 M | $5 NM drop-in join the Hālau, Hālau Ka Liko Pua O we are fortunate to work with him. Teaching life values and Kalaniākea, for an additional fee.) contributing to building community are reasons we hope to be Instructor: Mary Leong Yosakoi Dancing with Ito able to continue for another 20 years. “As a mother who has When: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Yosakoi Dance Group two children who have been under Hanshi Hamakawa’s care Cost: $45 M | $55 NM monthly Join the Ito Yosakoi Dance Group's Drop in: $14 M | $17 NM weekly classes to learn the lively, and instruction, I am incredibly grateful. His students truly feel energetic dance style of Yosakoi supported by him and therefore are motivated to reach the Hula: Keiki (Youth) dancing! Yosakoi dancing features high bar that he sets for them. Hanshi’s presence extends well Give the gift of hula to your child choreographed group dances with beyond the classroom and he creates a separate Ohana (Family) through this class, where they will traditional movements mixed with for his students” states former student Monica Kurihara. Joe learn coordination, grace and modern, uptempo music to make for through both Auwana a captivating dance style that is Domingo went on to say “Craig is the embodiment of a sensei (modern) and Kahiko (ancient) hula growing in popularity in Japan and and is a great reflection of the Center and their philosophy while experiencing anaerobic abroad! No dance experience is toward participants and the community.” The Center exercise. Classes are open for all necessary. Class members have the appreciates Craig and we are happy to have him as part of the children ages 5+. option of dancing with the class JCCCNC family. Instructor: Mary Leong When: Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. continued on page 18

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Programs and Events continued from page 17 Annual Mochitsuki Workshops with Mr. George Yamada Sunday, December 15 Multiple workshops between 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (30 min each shift) Location: the Center | Cost: $15 M | $20 NM Register: http://bit.ly/mochitsuki2019 For over 36 years Mr. George Yamada owned and operated the (Japanese rice cake) shop Yamada Seika Manju-Ya in San Francisco’s Japantown. Mr. Yamada closed the shop upon his retirement in 1999. While only a handful of manju shops still exist in the Bay Area today, he carries on the mochi-making legacy by annually sharing with the community his master secrets. In his belief of passing San Francisco Kendo Dojo at our Annual Children's Day Festival down this important cultural tradition, he generously donated his riceSold pounding machine to the Center. Out We are grateful recreationally, or learning the armor to discipline the human that Mr. Yamada continually revives the spirit of New Year by group's repertoire to perform in character through the application of demonstrating the joy of mochi-making. public. the principles of the katana. This Please join us on December 15 and learn about the process of When: Fridays, 7-9 p.m. class is hosted by San Francisco Cost: $25 M/$30 NM monthly Kendo Dojo. To learn more and to mochi making and leave with two pounds of fresh mochi for $8 M/$9 NM drop-In register visit sfkendo.github.io or the holidays. Spaces fill up fast so don’t miss out on this annual contact them at [email protected]. tradition. Instructor: San Francisco MARTIAL ARTS Kendo Dojo AND FITNESS When: Mondays and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Zumba Gold Japanese with some English. Karate—Monday and Locations: Mondays at the Participate in a fun and energetic Instructor: Ruriko Miura-Raffa Wednesday Class Buddhist Church of San Francisco; workout while dancing to upbeat When: First, third and fifth Karate is an Okinawan martial art Thursdays: the Center (JCCCNC) music. Join instructor Janet Cordova Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. meaning “empty hand.” Develop as she hosts Zumba Gold classes Cost: $25 M | $31 NM monthly self-defense skills and strengthen Senior Chair Aerobics every Sunday. Whether you are $15 M | $18 NM drop-in yourself mentally and physically. Our Designed for seniors who want to looking for an energizing workout or class is part of the International build basic physical strength in a to make new friends, come and GenRyu Arts Taiko Karate League (IKL) which instructs low-impact class. Students will use a enjoy this fun ongoing class. This a modified Shorin-Ryu style of Develop rhythm, strength and agility chair to participate in exercises to class is open for all skill levels. karate. This class is open to all skill through the matsuri (festival) style increase flexibility, muscle Instructor: Janet Cordova levels age 6+. of Japanese taiko drumming. A coordination and strength. Classes When: Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. variety of classes are offered for Instructor: Craig Hamakawa end with a hands-on massage to Cost: $32 M | $37 NM monthly different skill levels and ages (4 ½ When: Mondays and relieve any lingering stress. $10 M | $12 NM drop-In years to adult). Email info@ Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Kaeko Inori genryuarts.org to find out which Cost: $30 M | $48 NM monthly When: Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. class fits your needs. $9 M | $14 NM drop-in Cost: $4 M | $5 NM drop-in MUSIC Instructor: GenRyu Arts Taiko Contact GenRyu Arts at info@ Karate—Sunday Class Chorale May コーラル メイ Yoga Prema genryuarts.org for days, times and Instructor: Craig Hamakawa Be part of a male chorus group and Tone your body, heal an injury, lose rates When: Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon weight, increase flexibility or relieve sing a variety of songs, mainly in Cost: $15 M | $24 NM monthly Japanese with some English. stress … Whatever your purpose, Ukulele: Advanced $9 M | $14 NM drop-In once you start and continue Instructor: Ruriko Miura-Raffa This class is for experienced Ukulele practicing, you'll feel more energized When: Second and fourth players that focuses primarily on Kendo with San Francisco as your body improves and your Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Hawaiian song traditions, as well as Kendo Dojo mind becomes clearer. This class is Cost: $25 M | $31 NM monthly chords and rhythmic strumming open to both the beginner and Learn the modern Japanese martial $15 M | $18 NM drop-in techniques. experienced yogi. art of Kendo. Kendo is an activity Instructor: Don Sadler that combines martial arts practices Instructor: Ai Tanaka Ensemble Shiki When: Thursdays 6:30 7:30 p.m. and values with strenuous sport-like When: Saturdays, 10:30a.m.-noon アンサンブル 四季 Cost: $60 M | $80 NM monthly physical activity. Kendo uses Cost: $28 M | $40 NM monthly Be part of a mixed chorus group and $21 M | $25 NM drop-in bamboo swords and protective $9 M | $12 NM drop-in sing a variety of songs, mainly in

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Ukulele: Intermediate Designed for ukulele players who have prior experience. This class will focus on learning and reviewing chords, as well as songs and strumming patterns. New students with no prior experience should participate in the Ukulele 101 workshop held twice a year to cover basics such as tuning, basic chords and techniques. Instructor: Don Sadler When: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $60 M | $80 NM monthly $21 M | $25 NM drop-in

SOCIAL

Bambi バンビ Find a social network for you and your young one The Center’s Mah Jongg club is looking for more weekly members. Get out and join the fun through a morning of play with other Japanese speaking families. and keep your mind active during this popular strategic Chinese tile game. Give us a call or When: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon email to schedule a lesson. Friends are encouraged to come join as well. Cost: Free

Bridge SPORTS 30 and Over Basketball Keep your mind sharp while playing in a Sign up for the Center's Monday Night (draft) fun, social environment. Community Volleyball League. Participate in games that are competitive Coordinator: Alice Moriguchi Create a team for your non-profit/service/ but friendly! See our website for league When: Fridays, 1-4 p.m. interest organization and join us for a volleyball information. Cost: $2 M/$3 NM/drop-in league filled with fun, food and friends! Each Mondays, 6-10 p.m. (up to 15 weeks per season) team must consist of either board/staff members Cost: $110 M | $135 NM per season or volunteers within your organization. Please Monthly Kabuki Theatre Class contact the Programs Department at 40 and Over Basketball Join us for a free monthly class where we enjoy [email protected] if interested in Get your friends and join the mature, wise and recorded stage performances of Kabuki and other forming a team. friendly competition in our Wednesday Night forms of Japanese theater. Kabuki is a classical When: Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. (draft) League. See our website for league Japanese dance-drama theater form known for Cost: $45 M | $55 NM per season the stylization of its drama, live music and sound information. effects, and for the elaborate make-up worn by When: Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m. (up to 15 weeks the performers. per season) Coordinator: Mark Frey, Sponsored by the Japan Cost: $105 M | $130 NM per season Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association of (JETAANC) Kabuki Club When: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Remembering Sensei Cost: Free. Donations encouraged!

Mah Jongg Hideko Nakajima Engage in social activity and develop creative strategy skills by playing this popular Chinese tile We are saddened to say goodbye to a longtime game. If you would like to learn how to play instructor at the Center. Hideko Nakajima, our Mandarin style Mah Jongg, classes will begin when beloved shamisen, hauta and minyo instructor we have four players. Sign up at the Center’s front passed away at her residence on July 15, 2019 office and indicate if you would like to attend either a Tuesday, Thursday or both classes You will be in Richmond, CA at the age of 85. Nakajima Sensei was loved by her many contacted by the Mah Jongg coordinator when we students from around the Bay Area. We will truly miss her warmth, charisma have at least four students enrolled. Invite your and sense of humor. Hearing the sounds of the shamisen fill the halls of the friends! Coordinator: Yone Higashigawa and Nancy Center on Sunday mornings will be missed by all and we can’t thank her Nakai enough for her hard work and dedication to her students, the Center and her When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-4 p.m. craft. She has no surviving relatives but will be greatly missed by her many Cost: $2 M | $3 NM drop-in students and friends. A tribute and memorial service was held on August 17 at the Center.

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Upcoming Fall Workshops Greetings from the Center’s Programs Department! Join us at some our exciting upcoming workshops. For more infor- mation about our workshops or ongoing classes, please contact the Center’s Programs Department at [email protected] or call us at (415) 567-5505.

Holiday Community ingredients, colors and flavors of each one of Japan’s top ume-producing areas. Karaoke Night and Potluck season. Enjoy a delightful and elegant Workshop menu: Chicken breast and ensemble of dishes that are light and umeboshi bruschetta, ume jako pasta, Friday, December 13, 6–9 p.m. healthy too. Taught by husband and ume simmered saba (mackerel). Cost: $3 M | $5 NM, additional song wife Larry Sokyo Tiscornia and Kimika requests $1 each Soko Takechi, the workshop is mostly Register: http://bit.ly/ demonstration with participants putting communitykaraokedec2019 on finishing touches and plating. Please Come for a great night out in the check our website for more information community singing karaoke and enjoying on the Winter Kaiseki Cooking workshop a potluck dinner. Our last quarterly tasting menu as the workshop date Community Karaoke and potluck party approaches. night for 2019 is the perfect time for you to show off your vocal talents, or at least enjoy your favorite songs and holiday carols to sing in either English or Recipes From Bachan’s Japanese. Be sure to bring a dish, snacks Kitchen with Bachan’s or beverages to share for the potluck! Japanese BBQ Sauce Participants are encouraged to drink Saturday, January 25 noon–3 p.m. responsibly. Grab your friends for a fun Price: TBD night of singing and camaraderie at the Register Online: Check the Center’s Center. website as the date approaches or Cooking with Umeboshi e-mail [email protected] Workshop with Nakata We’re excited to bring you a multi- Foods generational cooking workshop with Friday, January 17 (tentative), 6–9 p.m. Sebastopol-based entrepreneur Justin Gill Cost: TBD and his bachan, Judy Yokoyama, featuring Register: Check the Center’s website his new product, Bachan’s Japanese BBQ as the date approaches or e-mail Sauce. The teriyaki sauce was developed [email protected] directly from his bachan’s recipe, and Justin will share with us the stories Ume, Japanese sour plums, is a classic behind the teriyaki sauce, from flavor and has been part of Japanese meals lovingly prepared by his bachan, to culture for over 1,300 years. We will be the process of developing and releasing joined by Nakata Foods, Japan’s number Winter Kaiseki Cooking the product using non-GMO certified one producer of ume and related Workshop and authentic Japanese ingredients. products, to learn about how ume is Saturday, December 14, noon–3 p.m. Participants will then enjoy a lunch menu produced as well as a few innovative Cost: $45 M | $55 NM of three dishes that use Bachan’s sauce. ways you can use ume flavoring in your Register: http://bit.ly/kaisekiwinter2019 Registration will include one bottle of cooking beyond an accent flavor to go sauce to take home and enjoy. To find Our quarterly kaiseki cooking workshops with your bowl of gohan or your onigiri. out more about Bachan’s Japanese feature seasonal menus of traditional Founded in 1897 in Tanabe, Wakayama BBQ Sauce, visit their website at: multi-course dishes that reflect the fresh Prefecture, Nakata Foods is based in www.bachans.com.

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Na Leo: Holiday Concert Saturday, December 21 | 4 p.m.

Welcome back Chef Les! Owned by Les Tomita, Da Kitchen of Maui is well known for its creative diverse cuisine with an emphasis on traditional Hawaiian With over 20 #1 hits, two national top “I Miss You Hawaii” as well as Album of food. The menu incorporates 25 songs, over 24 CDs and worldwide the Year and Group of the Year. Earlier both traditional classic Local and distribution, Na Leo continues to write, this year, Na Leo won Contemporary Hawaiian favorites, which is inspired record, and perform for its fans, including Album of the Year for “Beautiful Day.” by the different ethnic groups established in the islands of Hawaii. several recent tours in Japan, California, Spend this holiday season with Na Leo and throughout Hawaii. Na Leo is the Da Kitchen was honored to cook at and invite your friends and family to the Inaugural Luau in most recognized music group from the share the warm sounds of aloha. islands with styles ranging from Hawaiian D.C. during the Election of President Obama and has been contemporary to pop ballads. $110 VIP PACKAGE/$95 Members featured on The Food Network (includes preferred seating and post- Over the course of their career, the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and the concert VIP reception hosted by Chef Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts has Travel Channel Bizarre Food Show Les Tomita of Da Kitchen ) recognized Na Leo with 23 Na Hoku and Man v. Food. Da Kitchen was Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s equivalent $65 General Admission/$50 also acknowledged as Restaurant to the Grammy), including Song of the Members (concert only) Award Winner of the prestigious Year four times, with their hits: “Saving Call (415) 567-5505 or visit bit.ly/naleo2016 Ilima Award, Hale Aina Award and Forever,” “Flying With Angels,” “Rest Of for tickets. Aipono Award. Your Life,” and their international hit,

Winter 2019 21 The Center's First Hidden Treasures Sale — A Great Success! We want to thank all of the Center’s As we spent the previous day pricing Special thank you to our donors Members and other shoppers who and displaying the items, we could and volunteers: feel the history and tradition of Japan visited and shopped at the Center’s Donors unveiling itself in every plate or bowl first Hidden Treasures Sale on Fumi Fukuda, Liane Yanase, we unwrapped. Thank you, donors, for Wendy Tokuda, Judy Hamaguchi, October 20. entrusting us to find new homes for your Donna Kotake, Vi Yuen, Tondo Family, ince this is a brand new event, treasures. Kato Family, Osaki Family, we really didn’t know if we would One of our volunteers, Marcia Kawabata, Matsuda Family, Omori Family, have enough donated items to said it best: “While I was wrapping up the Jaye Ann Ito, Jennifer Hamamoto, sell and whether there would items people were buying, I noticed that Rick Matsuno, and Sbe an interest in attending, but as word each one of the customers had a smile on Trust of Jerome Fisherman spread closer to the event, generous their face. They were going home with donors called to ask us to pick up items something that probably reminded them Volunteers or simply dropped them off to us wishing of their own childhood and will be deeply Judy Hamaguchi, Nancy Satoda, for success. treasured." Marcia Kawabata, Sharon Umene, Before the doors opened there was a Jack Wong, Donna Kotake, Steve Omori Thank you everyone for making this a crowd of eager shoppers looking for and Kelly Yuka Walton successful event. great bargains.

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A New Era for Japan 令和

On May 1, 2019, Japan entered a new On October 22, 2019, an enthronement they were raised. ceremony called Sokuirei Seiden no Gi era when Prince Naruhito ascended Many Japanese Americans can trace their took place in Tokyo where Emperor to the throne to become the Issei ancestors’ immigration to the US Naruhito proclaimed his enthronement in country’s 126th Emperor of Japan. during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Meiji a ceremony attended by dignitaries from people, particularly Meiji (Issei) women, over 200 countries. To further promote are often remembered for their resilience his new era is called , the celebration, the Emperor rode with in the face of hardship, their ability to and is written with two Empress Masako in an open top car persevere any challenge for the good of characters symbolizing through central Tokyo on November 11 their family and community, and their auspiciousness and harmony. where thousands of people waited many adaptability to the new environment TBecause kanji characters can be read hours to cheer on the new era. they faced despite physical, economic in many different ways, the Ministry of Japan is the only country in the world and social discrimination. Foreign Affairs has officially translated that utilizes both the Seiriki (Gregorian this era to mean “Beautiful Harmony” in Recent Eras of Japan calendar) and the Gengo — a method English. Meiji 1868-1912 used to count years by the Emperor’s Taisho 1912-1926 REIWA is based on a poem from the imperial reign. Many people use both Showa 1926-1989 Manyoshu, Japan’s oldest collection of calendars interchangeably, and unique ancient poems dating back to the 7th personality traits can be attributed to a 1989-2019 century. person based on the Gengo Era in which Reiwa 2019

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2019 Spring Annual Support Drive Donors We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our donors for the Spring Annual Support Drive Elevator Campaign. Donations for a new elevator will help to ensure that our facility remains fully accessible to individuals who cannot use the stairs to come visit our offices, attend our events, and participate in programs and activities offered at the Center. Throughout the years, donors like you have helped us touch and change the lives of five generations and ensure we remain a second home for all who walk through our doors. Donations toward our Spring Annual Support Drive received from February 1 – July 31, 2019 are listed below.

Platinum Crane Level Mr. Bradley Yee and Ms. Christine R. Iwanaga Ms. Joyce Ashizawa-Yee Mr. Thomas Kawakami $5,000+ Benkyodo Company Mrs. Kikue Kiyasu Mr. Dale Spink and Ms. Nancy K. Nakai Mr. Leland and Mrs. Eleanor Dong Mr. George Kobayashi Mrs. Violet Tanaka Ms. Kiki Goforth Mr. John and Mrs. Ruby Kobayashi Ms. Laurie Hane Mr. John and Mrs. Shannon Mandel Gold Crane Level Ms. Rose Hane Ms. Cynthia Miyashita $1,000 – $4,999 Mr. Brian and Mrs. Lyn Hirahara Mr. Roy and Mrs. Karen Okuhara Anonymous Mr. Christopher Hirano and Mrs. Kay Onishi Ms. Mutsuko Arima Ms. Chiyomi Kuroki-Hirano on behalf Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Steven and Mrs. Charlotte Doi of Adobe Systems Incorporated Mr. George and Mrs. Doris Sasaki Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Shelley Ferguson Japanese Sword Club of Northern Mr. Charles Kagay and Ms. Teresa Serata California Dr. James and Mrs. Cynthia Hayashi Ms. Lia Shigemura and Ms. Helen Zia Mr. Hiroshi* and Mrs. Sadako Kashiwagi Mr. Keith and Mrs. Priscilla Kojimoto Mr. George Shimizu Ms. Sachiko Kjerbo Mrs. Margaret Kusaba Dr. Dennis and Mrs. Wendy Shinbori Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Gail Nanbu Mrs. Esther Marks Mr. David and Mrs. Teruko Turner Mrs. Mickie Ochi Mr. Kazuo Maruoka Ms. Joyce S. Wong Ms. Rose Oda Mr. Scott and Mrs. Sandra Nakamura Mr. Nelson Dong and Ms. Diane Y. Wong Mr. Myron Okada and Ms. Lynne Ogawa Mr. Bobby Nakata Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Hatsy Yasukochi Mr. Roy S. Okuno Ms. Janet Ninomiya Dr. Craig Yonemura and Dr. Quintus Sakai Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Kaeko Park-Li Mrs. Pamela K. Matsuda-Yonemura Mr. Robert and Dr. Alicia Sakai Mr. Giichi and Mrs. Nancy Sakurai Mr. Robert and Mrs. Susan Yoshioka Ms. Marumi Suyeyasu Mrs. Yone Shintaku Mr. Michael Yui Mrs. Hideko Takeshita Mrs. Yoko Sumida Dr. Reiko True Mrs. Lorraine Suzuki Ruby Crane Level Mr. John and Mrs. Marge Tsukamoto Ms. JB Yee $100 – $249 Dr. Himeo Tsumori Mr. Toby and Mrs. Tomoko Yeh Ms. Karen Aizawa Ms. Marcella Yano Mrs. Sumiko Akashi Emerald Crane Level Dr. Alaric and Mrs. Pauline Akashi Silver Crane Level $250 – $499 (on behalf of NJAHS) $500 – $999 Dr. Leslie Chatham Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Akiko Arikawa Mr. Kazuo Abey* Mr. Steven and Mrs. Mae Gotanda Mr. Mike Lem and Ms. Cathy Y. Arima Ms. Keiko Akashi Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Yoshiko Ho Ms. Atsuko Awaya

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Mr. Jim Carmack Mr. Scott and Mrs. Kimberly Mamiya Mr. Ken and Mrs. Nancy Y. Woo Mr. Harold Chan Ms. Sandi Matoba Ms. Ethel Woong Mr. Wayne and Mrs. May Chung Ms. Helen Matoi Mr. William and Mrs. Irene M. Wu Mr. Warren Doo Mr. Jeffery Matsuoka and Mr. Kahn Yamada Ms. Michiko Fu Ms. Akemi Takagi Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Yamaguchi Ms. Susan Fujiki and Ms. Lynn Tokumine Mr. Tosh Mitsuda Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Betty Yamamoto Mr. Hiroshi and Mrs. Janice Fukuda Ms. Ella Miyamoto Mr. Gary and Mrs. Karen Yamamoto Mr. Koichi Fukuda Mrs. Sachiko Mizuhara Mr. Michael Yamashita Ms. Kazuko Fukumoto Ms. Doris Mizuiri Mrs. Chitose Chibi Yasumoto Mrs. Alyce Furuya Ms. Diane Nagura Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Candace Yee Mrs. Gail H. Gee Mrs. Nanami Naito Mr. Peter and Mrs. Ayako Yee Mr. Craig and Mrs. Lyn Hamakawa Mrs. Emiko Nakahiro Ms. Misako Yoshinaga Ms. Amy Hanamoto Ms. Haruko Nakamoto Ms. Audrey Yu Mr. Masao and Mrs. Setsuko Handa Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Nakamura Mr. Roy D. Hardy Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jill Nakamura Donors Mr. Henry Nakao Mr. Masaru and Mrs. Marcia Hashimoto $1 - $99 Mr. Peter and Mrs. Lynn Nakaso Dr. Eddie K. Hayashida Mrs. Patricia Golumb Ms. Merry Nishimura Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Christine Hiroshima Ms. Katy Gough Mrs. Nell Noguchi Mr. Dan and Mrs. Jan Honma Mr. Koji Hamada Mr. John and Mrs. Diane Noguchi Mrs. Kazue Ihara Ms. Chidori Hoy Mr. Robert and Mrs. Delphine Obana Ms. Mary H. Ikenaga Ms. Vivian Ikeda Mr. Somao Ochi Mr. Masahiko and Mrs. Kazuye Ikuma Ms. Marcia Kawabata Dr. Linda Oda Mr. Daro Inouye Ms. Sumika Kawamura Dr. Jerry and Mrs. Eleanor Osumi Mrs. Naoko Ito Mr. John Kozik Mr. Randal and Mrs. Laura Otsuki Ms. Miyako Kadogawa Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Ann Lew Mr. Larry Martinez and Ms. Vera Poon Mrs. Akiko Kagami Ms. Ella Toshiko Nakabe Mr. Gary Sada Ms. Kathleen Kamei Mrs. Alice Nakahata Mr. Don and Mrs. Ada Sadler Mr. Kenneth Kawabata Ms. Kim Nakamura Mr. Hiroshi Sakamoto Reverend Masato and Mr. Samuel Nukazawa Mrs. Alice Kawahatsu Mr. David and Mrs. Cindi Sasaki Ms. Jacqueline Octavio Mr. David Kawano and Ms. Diane Tong Mrs. Rosemary Shigematsu Ms. Harua Oda Ms. Jinny Kim Mrs. Mary Shin Mrs. Misao Otsuki* Mr. Todd Kimoto Mr. Takeo Shirasawa Ms. Nancy F. Ozaki Mr. Russell and Mrs. Harumi Kishida Mrs. Sharon Suzuki Mr. Robert and Mrs. Momoe Sasaki Ms. Kayoko Kitsuda Ms. Matty Taga-Allen Mr. Kentaro and Mrs. Kiyomi Takeda Ms. Kathy Kojimoto Mr. Ko and Mrs. Hisako Takemoto Ms. Louise Takeuchi Mr. Thomas and Mrs. June Konno Mr. Ben and Mrs. Fumiko Takeshita Ms. Denise Teraoka Ms. Kristy Kunisaki-Marino and Ms. Atsuko Takeshita Mr. Ken and Mrs. Mary Tsuboi Mr. Rick Marino Mr. Teruo Takeya Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Caroline Wong Ms. Rachel Kuruma Mr. John Norheim and Ms. Wendi Yamanaka Ms. Yaeko and Ms. Hiroko Kuwatani Ms. Wendy Tokuda Ms. Liane Yanase Mr. George and Mrs. Joyce Kuwatani Mr. and Mrs. Mary Tomita Mrs. Tamiko Yasuhara Ms. Sharen Langewisch Mr. Sherman Gee and Ms. Jeanette Wong Mr. Jim and Mrs. Lynn Yonashiro Mr. John and Mrs. Shirley Lui Mr. Edmond Wong Ms. Rochelle Lum Mr. Tim and Mrs. Jo Ann O. Wong * deceased Mr. Frank and Mrs. Yoko Lum Mrs. Karen Wong-Lee

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Honoring the Special People in Our Lives 2019 Spring Annual Support Drive Tribute Gifts

We all know of individuals who have made a lasting impact on our lives and the lives of others. We are honored that the following donors have chosen the Center to recognize them. In this edition, we would like to recognize our Spring Annual Support Drive donors who have made contributions to the Center in memory or in honor of someone special. We thank you for honoring and remembering those who have helped to make our community so special. Donations received toward our Spring Annual Support Drive Elevator Campaign from February 1 –July 31, 2019 are listed below.

IN MEMORY OF

JEAN ABEY PETE ITO IWAKO AND SUZUKO MINATO Mr. Kazuo Abey*, $500 Mrs. Naoko Ito, $100 Ms. Christine R. Iwanaga, $250

JEFF ADACHI GRACE KASE HARRY AND FLORENCE NAKAMURA Mr. Daro Inouye, $200 Mr. Paul Osaki, $200 Mr. Scott and Mrs. Sandra Nakamura, Mr. Paul Osaki, $100 Mrs. Sumiko Akashi, $100 $1,000 Dr. Alaric and Mrs. Pauline Akashi on Ms. Sharen Langewisch, $100 RIICHI AND SUZU ASHIZAWA behalf of NJAHS, $100 Ms. Joyce Ashizawa-Yee and SATOYO NAKAO Mr. Bradley Yee, $500 AL Y. KIMOTO Mr. Henry Nakao, $100 Mr. Todd Kimoto, $100 ATSUKO FUKUYAMA JEAN FUMIKO OGI Dr. Leslie Chatham, $250 KOJIMOTO AND Mr. Don and Mrs. Ada Sadler, $200 FAMILIES TERRIE FURUTA — 1 YEAR Ms. Kathy Kojimoto, $100 MARGRET SADA ANNIVERSARY Mr. Gary Sada, $200 Mr. David and Mrs. Cindi Sasaki, $100 SADAME AND MITS KOJIMOTO Ms. Kathy Kojimoto, $100 CAROLYN A. SATO YAS FURUYA Mr. Hiroshi and Mrs. Janice Fukuda, $100 Mrs. Alyce Furuya, $100 HISAKO KUROKI Mr. Christopher Hirano and Ms. Chiyomi HARRY K. SHIN YO HIRONAKA Kuroki-Hirano, $990 Mrs. Mary Shin, $100 Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Christine Hiroshima, $200 GEORGE KUSABA AND SUZANNE TATSUO C. SUMIDA KUSABA YAMAMOTO Mrs. Yoko Sumida, $500 MICHIKO HORIO Mrs. Margaret Kusaba, $1,000 Ms. Janet Ninomiya, $1,000 YASUO TAKESHITA JOHN, PAULINE, AND MICHI LUM Mrs. Hideko Takeshita, $1,000 WILLIE AND Ms. Rochelle Lum, $150 Mr. Toby and Mrs. Tomo Yeh, $500 FUMI HOSHIYAMA Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Gail Nanbu, $500 AL AND SHIGE MAMIYA YAE YOSHIFUJI TONDO Mr. Scott and Mrs. Kimberly Mamiya, $100 Ms. Susan Fujiki and GEORGE AND TAE IKENAGA Ms. Lynn Tokumine, $100 Ms. Mary H. Ikenaga, $100 Mr. Tosh Mitsuda, $100

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Ms. Sharen Langewisch, $50 JOHN YASUMOTO BO YOSHIMURA Mrs. Misao Otsuki*, $50 Mrs. Chitose Chibi Yasumoto, $100 Mrs. Naoko Ito, $100 Ms. Marcia Kawabata, $25 * deceased IN HONOR OF

EIKO AOKI ALAN KITASHIMA HENRY AND ADELINA SERATA Ms. Denise Teraoka, $25 Mr. Wayne and Mrs. May Chung, $100 Mr. Charles Kagay and Mrs. Karen Wong-Lee, $100 Ms. Teresa Serata, $250 MARJORIE FLETCHER Mrs. Nanami Naito, $100 PAUL OSAKI HIMARI TAKEDA Dr. Linda Oda, $100 Ms. Diane Y. Wong and Mr. Kentaro and Mrs. Kiyomi Takeda, $50 Mr. Nelson Dong, $250 HIDEKO TAKESHITA JCCCNC BOARD Mr. Masaru and Ms. Teresa Ono, $125 Mrs. Marcia Hashimoto, $100 Ms. Atsuko Takeshita, $100

JCCCNC STAFF ELEANOR AND JERRY OSUMI KYLE TATSUMOTO Ms. Teresa Ono, $125 Ms. Denise Teraoka, $25 Ms. Wendy Tokuda and Mr. John Norheim, $100

A BIG ARIGATO to all the Donors of Thanks for the Lift! our New Elevator Campaign!

ince the building first opened in 1986, our current elevator has provided a lift to tens of thousands of Issei, Nisei and Syoung mothers with baby strollers. Its also allowed the Center to be fully accessible to individuals who cannot use the stairs to visit our offices, the Nisei Community Hall and Gymnasium and participate in programs, activities and events offered at the Center. However its useful life cycle has come to an end. For those of you who use our elevator, you probably have noticed yellow caution tape in front of its door from the KT Foundation established by Kase Nikkei Community Scholarship from time to time. Last year alone the late Grace Kase and her husband Intern Program and donated $50,000 we paid over $8,300 in repair costs. Harry Tsujimoto in the amount of for our solar panels, which supply We had hoped those repairs would $129,000. Together we were able to enough energy for half the facility. extend its use for another few years. accomplish our fundraising goal! In recognition of the generosity of Unfortunately, that is not the case. As we mentioned in our last our donors, gifts of $100 or more The Center is eternally grateful to the newsletter Grace was a constant will be listed inside the current many donors of our Spring Annual figure at the Center’s mah jong elevator until the new one is built and Support Drive and a generous grant club. In 2013, she also created the installed through the end of 2020.

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Community and Memorial Gifts A special thanks to those who remember the Center when making donations. We would like to recognize unsolicited community gifts, and are especially grateful to the family members who designate the Center as the recipient of their loved one’s koden — the Japanese practice of presenting a monetary gift to the bereaved family on the passing of someone — or give a gift in memory of a loved one. These unsolicited gifts remind us how important the Center is to those in the community and appreciate the work that we do — whether it is a place for them to socialize with friends, share cultural traditions with their children or grandchildren or just be the place where they feel comfortable coming to in the community. We thank you for thinking us and allowing us to share in remembering that special someone. Gifts received from January 1-October 31, 2019 are listed below.

In Memory of JEAN ABEY In Memory of TERRIE TERUKO FURUTA In Memory of SUMI HONNAMI Mrs. Nanami Naito, $25 Mr. Shig Furuta, $100 Ms. Patricia K. Wada, $25 Mr. David and Mrs. Cindi Sasaki, $100 In Memory of KAZ ABEY Ms. Diane Matsuda, $50 In Memory of MISAO INABA Mrs. Jennifer and Mrs. Nanami Naito, $25 Ms. Teresa Ono, $75 Mr. Ted Yamagishi, $100 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $30

In Memory of JEFF ADACHI In Memory of MAS B. ISHIKAWA Mrs. Eunice Kaneko, $200 Ms. Yoneko Higashigawa, $25 Ms. Marilyn C. Oshiro, $100 Mrs. Joan and In Memory of DAISY KARGANILLA Mr. Henry Nishikawa, $100 Ms. Yoneko Higashigawa, $25 Mr. Alan and Mrs. Sylvia Kitashima, $100 Mrs. Nanami Naito, $50 Mr. Kaz and Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto, $50 Ms. Renee Renouf-Hall, $25

In Memory of WARREN EIJIMA In Memory of RICARDO "COACH Mr. Warren Eijima Family, $100 RICK" GUERRERO Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $50 Guerrero Family, $500 Ms. Teresa Ono, $30 Ms. Marilyn C. Oshiro, $50 Ms. Jennifer Hamamoto and Mr. Phil Mr. Kaz and Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto, $50 Owyoung, $25 Dr. David L. Walton and Mrs. Arly N. Fong, $25 Ms. Machiko Nakatani, $40 In Memory of G. KASE In Memory of ADELYN J. FUKUDA In Memory of BILL HIROSE Mr. Bruce Iwafuchi, $200 Mr. Thomas and Mrs. June Sugihara, $150 Mr. Will and Mrs. Myrna Tsukamoto, $50 Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Naomi Hiura, $100 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $30 Dr. Jon and Mrs. Ema Hiura, $100 Ms. Diane Matsuda, $30 In Memory of TSUYU HIURA Mrs. Violet Tanaka, $100 Mrs. Nanami Naito, $25 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $50 Mr. Saburo and Mrs. Lucille Fukuda, $50 Ms. Teresa Ono, $50 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $50 Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher, $25

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In Memory of FUSAYE KATO In Memory of JEAN OGI Mr. Tom and Mr. Mark and Mrs. Amy Liew, $200 Ogi Family, $400 Mrs. Gaylene Hoshiyama, $50 Mr. David Yada, $200 Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Misako Ogi, $300 Ms. Eiko Matsuoka, $50 Ms. Millie Hamada, $200 Mrs. Avis See-Tho, $130 Mrs. Kay K. Onishi, $50 Ms. Cynthia Hamada, $100 Mr. Loren and Ms. Lynn Samuels, $100 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $25 Mr. Rick Wada, $100 Mr. James and Mrs. Eva Lee, $100 Mrs. Violet Tanaka, $25 Mr. Ryan Iwasa, $100 Dr. David L. Walton and Ms. Marsha Hamamoto, $100 Ms. Machiko Nakatani, $100 In Memory of GEORGE SHIRO Mr. Jim and Mrs. Darlene Masamori, $100 Ms. Kyoko Nonaka, $100 Mr. Will and Mrs. Myrna Tsukamoto, $50 Mr. Paul Osaki, $100 Mr. Fred and Mrs. Suzanne Tabora, $100 Mr. Dave and Mrs. Lisa Romano, $51 Ms. Christine Ogi, $100 In Memory of MISAKO SUMIDA Mr. Shoji and Mr. Peter and Mrs. Ayako Yee, $100 Ms. Donna Komure-Toyama, $5,000 Mrs. Kazuko Akutagawa, $50 Ms. Perlita Ramos, $60 Mr. Bill and Mrs. Leng Cheung, $50 Ms. Tomiko Edmiston, $50 In Memory of CANDY TOM Mr. Robert and Mrs. Michie Koga, $50 Mr. Keith and Mrs. Yurie Nakamura, $100 Ms. Carrie Lee, $50 Mrs. Michelle Nakashima, $50 Mr. Kaz and Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto, $50 Mr. York and Mrs. Julie So, $50 In Memory of JOE TONDO Mr. Steve and Ms. Blossom Smith, $50 Mr. Bernard and Mrs. Emi Tom, $50 Mr. Aki and Mrs. Michiko Kuramoto, $50 Mrs. Sumako Takeshita, $50 Ms. Aline Younge, $50 Ms. Teresa Ono, $50 Ms. Louise Owling, $45 Mr. Eddie Wong and Ms. Bakke Dong , $40 Ms. Donna L. Kotake, $40 Ms. Connie Rosenquist, $30 Ms. Millie Yee, $40 Mrs. Kikue and Mr. Arthur Kordes, $30 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $30 Ms. Patricia A. Chow Obayashi, $25 Mr. Kaz and Mrs. Michi Takata, $25 Ms. Rose Grendalyn, $25 Mr. Wayne Sandlin, $20 Ms. Marilyn Fast, $25 Mr. Gene and Mrs. Susan Wong, $20 Ms. Jo Ann Willis, $20

In Memory of NOBY MATSUI In Memory of STANLEY ONO Mr. Will and Mrs. Myrna Tsukamoto, $250 Ms. Nancy Satoda, $100 Ms. Sharon Umene, $25 In Memory of YAE TONDO In Memory of TATS NAGASE Mrs. Noriko Matsuda, Sunshine, Ryozen Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $30 In Memory of BETTY OZAWA and Matsuda Family, $500 Mr. Koji Ozawa, $1,000 Ms. Lucille Owyoung Chin and In Memory of HIDEKO NAKAJIMA Mr. Douglas Yoshida, $500 Family, $500 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $50 Mr. Paul Osaki, $100 Mr. Sterling and Mrs. Sharon Sakai, $350 Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher, $50 Ms. Karen Boyden and Family, $300 In Memory of RICHARD NISHIKAWA Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Yoshiko Ho, $50 Mrs. Violet Tanaka, $100 continued on page 30

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Ms. Diane Tokugawa, $50 Community and Memorial Gifts continued from page 29 Mr. Will and Mrs. Myrna Tsukamoto, $50 Ms. Patricia K. Wada and Mr. Franklin and Mrs. Sylvia Fong and Mr. Steve and Mrs. Marilee Yoshifuji, $100 Mr. Grant Tomioka, $50 Family, $300 Mr. Steve and Mrs. Patti Young, $100 Mr. Rod and Mrs. Grace Wada, $50 Mr. Aki and Mrs. Michiko Kuramoto, $200 Ms. Julie Sekino, $80 Ms. Sharon Umene, $50 Mr. Mark and Mrs. Amy Liew and Mr. Justin and Mrs. Cynthia Hamada, $75 Ms. Ruby H. Wong, $50 Family, $200 Mr. Jim and Mrs. Dar Masamori and Mr. Doug Wong and Ms. Pearl Yee, $50 Ms. Yoko Murakami, $200 Mr. Cary Kato, $75 Mr. Brent Yoshifuji and Mrs. Mineko Takata, $200 Ms. Jane Nakagawa, $60 Mrs. Wendy Lau-Yoshifuji, $50 Mr. Ben and Mrs. Sharon Tsukiji and Mr. Shoji and Mrs. Kazuko Akutagawa, $50 Ms. Mary Yoshifuji, $50 Family, $200 Mr. Ron and Mrs. Haruko Bolos, $50 Ms. Laura Yoshioka, $50 Mr. Sean and Mrs. Michelle Albright and Mr. Tod and Mrs. Susan Bottari, $50 Ms. Alice Nakahata, $40 Mr. Lance Kuramoto, $100 Christ Episcopal Church Seiko Kai Mr. Eddie Wong and Benkyodo Company, Mr. Bobby and Members, $50 Ms. Donna Kotake, $40 Mrs. Glenda Okamura, $100 Ms. Dianne Fukami and Mr. Victor Imahara, $30 Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Donna Costella, $100 Mr. Gerry Nakano, $50 Ms. Sandi Matoba, $30 Mr. Keith and Mrs. Erin Eggleton, $100 Mr. Jim and Mrs. Shirley Garrett, $50 Mr. William and Mrs. Louise Osada, $30 Mr. Franklin and Mrs. Nancy Fong, $100 Ms. Judy Hamaguchi, $50 Ms. Marjorie Fletcher, $25 Ms. Susan Fujiki and Ms. Jennifer Hamamoto and Mr. Michio and Mrs. Cindy Hirota and Ms. Lynn Tokumine, $100 Mr. Phil Owyoung, $50 Family, $25 Mr. Carl and Mrs. Keiko Gishifu, $100 Mrs. Kristy Hayashida, $50 Mr. Curtis and Ms. Marsha Hamamoto, $100 Heisterkamp Family, $50 Mrs. Allyson Shimosaka, $25 Mrs. Vickie Ina, $100 Mrs. Lynn Higa, $50 Ms. Shigeko (Yvonne) Yoshikawa, $25 Mr. Ryan Iwasa, $100 Mr. Carl and Mrs. Barbara Horikoshi, $50 Ms. Carrie Cheng and Family, $20 Mr. Allan L. Jin, $100 Ms. Chidori Hoy, $50 Ms. Judy Eng, $20 Kato and Patterson Family, $100 Mrs. Fred Ishida, $50 Mr. Frank Hirota, $20 Ms. Kuni Koga, $100 Mr. Byron and Mrs. Judy Ishizu, $50 Ms. Carolyn MacDonald, $20 Mr. Robert and Mrs. Michie Koga and Ms. Katherine Kato, $50 Ms. Sharon Yasukawa, $20 Family, $100 Mrs. Mitsuko Kawashiri and Mrs. Lillian Hom, $10 Mr. Bob and Mrs. Diane Matsumura and Ms. Kumi Kawashiri, $50 Family, $100 Ms. Kelly Kitazumi, $50 In Memory of YORI AND CHIYO WADA Mr. Tosh Mitsuda, $100 Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Janet Kuhns, $50 Ms. Patricia K. Wada, $100 Mr. Allen and Mr. Randal and Mrs. Jasmine, Reece and Mrs. Patricia Okamoto, $100 Jules Kuramoto, $50 In Memory of PETER K. YAMAMOTO Mrs. Linda Omori and Ms. Corrine Leung, $50 Ms. Patricia K. Wada, $25 Mr. Nobuo Nishi, $100 Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun, $50 Mr. Steve Omori and Mr. Richard Moriguchi, $50 In Memory of SAM YAMAUCHI Ms. Linda Sekino-Omori, $100 Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Sharon Nakamura Mr. Will and Mrs. Myrna Tsukamoto, $50 Mr. Ron Omori, $100 and Family, $50 Mr. Paul Osaki, $100 Mr. Kaz and Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto, $50 In Memory of URIKO YOKOTA Mr. Robert and Dr. Alicia Sakai, $100 Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Diane Okada and Mr. Will and Mrs. Myrna Tsukamoto, $50 Mr. Jon Seiki and Family, $100 Family, $50 Mr. Keith and Ms. Teresa Ono, $50 Mrs. Elenor Shimosaka, $100 Ms. Misao Otsuki*, $50 Mr. Kaz and Mrs. Michi Takata, $100 Ms. Daisy and Ms. Nancy Satoda, $50 Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Linda Takata, $100 Mrs. Annie Suenaga, $50 Mr. Rick and Mrs. Janet Wada and Mr. Kyle Tatsumoto and Family, $100 Ms. Carole Hayashino, $50 Ms. Joyce Warren, $100 Mr. Alan Tokugawa, $50

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COMMUNITY GIFTS AND Mr. Robert and Mrs. Susan Yoshioka IN-KIND DONATIONS Ms. Cindy Yoshifuji-Ward and Mr. Bill Ward $500 – $999 Mr. Marcus Wong Mr. Christopher M. Hong Reverend Ronald and Mrs. Sayoko Kobata $1 – $99 Mr. Dale Minami and Ms. Ai Mori Ms. Melissa Angel Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Annabelle Yasuda Ms. Eiko Aoki Dr. Craig Yonemura and Mr. Yoshihiro and Mrs. Fumie Aoyama Ms. Pamela K. Matsuda-Yonemura Dr. Emma Gordon Mr. Jon and Mrs. Shelley Hatakeyama $250 – $499 Ms. Yukiyo R. Hayashi Bambi Play Group Ms. Janis Ito Mr. Hiroshi and Mrs. Janice Fukuda Ms. Melody Ito Mrs. Kazue Ihara Ms. Laurie Itow Mr. Eddie and Mrs. Alice Moriguchi JET Alumni Association of Northern Ms. Etsuko Nakamura California Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Joyce Shindo Ms. Miyako Kadogawa Mr. Matthew Shiraki Ms. Dana Kato Mr. Tom Yamada Ms. Legaya Kaufman Ms. Marcella Yano Mrs. Sharon Kotabe Mr. Albert Lau on behalf of Bank of $100 – $249 America Employee Giving Campaign Ms. Keiko Akashi Ms. Barbara Lufrano Boba Guys Ms. Lori Matoba and Mr. Jeff Wun Ms. Karen Boyden Mr. Greg Marutani Mr. Robert Chan Ms. JoAnn Momono Ms. Kazuko Fukumoto Mr. Roy S. and Mrs. Rose Mutobe Mr. Paul Gamba Mr. Robert Alexander Nagel Mrs. Gail H. Gee Mrs. Lynn and Mr. Wesley Nihei Mr. Matthew Hada and Ms. Judy Nishimoto Ms. Nell Shimasaki Mrs. Daryl Osaki Reverend Nobuaki and Mr. Eric Palmer Mrs. Ayako Hanaoka Mr. Rodolfo Saldana Ms. Kristi Lynn Hiatt Ms. Yasuyo Satoh Ikebana Teachers Federation Ms. Mika Shimizu Ms. Aya Ino and Mr. Gaku Ito Mrs. Yoko Sumida Ms. Dawn Iwamoto Mr. Kenneth Takahashi Mrs. Yoko Maeda Mrs. Takeko Tanisawa Mr. Robert and Mrs. Diane Matsumura Ms. Chiyo Tashiro Ms. Janet Naito Mr. Peter and Mrs. Ryoko Weber Ms. Elizabeth Nguyen Ms. Joyce S. Wong Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Glenda Okamura Mr. Jeffrey Wun Soko SF Ms. Michiko Yamamoto Mr. Kirk and Mrs. Flora Sujishi Mr. Ben and Mrs. Fumiko Takeshita Mr. Grant Tomioka Mr. Ben Tsutaoka and Ms. Stacey Fung Ms. JB Yee * deceased

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