the Mejiro Messenger is a tri-annual publication of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826 Carole Hayashino Appointed as New November 2011 • Volume 1 • Number 3 Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi President & Executive Director 2454 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96826 University Foundation at Sacramento member and supporter to many tel: (808) 945-7633 State, Sacramento State Alumni San Francisco Bay Area non- fax: (808) 944-1123 Association and Capital Public Radio. profit organizations including email: [email protected] the Marin Japanese American website: www.jcch.com “The Japanese Cultural Center Citizens League, Japanese Cultural of Hawai‘i is well recognized as and Community Center of Find us on Facebook, Twitter & Youtube Northern California, Asian Pacific the source of Japanese American Americans in Higher Education experiences and I am humbled to and the Asian Pacific Islander Joint accept this position,” said Hayashino. Legislative Caucus Institute. OFFICE HOURS “I am excited to begin working with the staff, volunteers, members and the Monday–Friday community to continue the programs, Hayashino is involved in teaching 8:00am–4:30pm exhibits, research and especially the the lessons and legacies of Japanese GALLERY/GIFT SHOP HOURS educational tours of the elementary American internment in her role school children.” as a member of the California Tuesday–Saturday Civil Liberties Public Education 10:00am–4:00pm Program’s Advisory Board in the “The search committee was tasked State Librarian’s Office. RESOURCE CENTER HOURS The Cultural Center is pleased to to find the candidate who would Wednesday–Friday announce that Carole Hayashino continue the mission of the Cultural 10:00am–4:00pm has been appointed by the Board Center, by connecting to the She has been awarded the Marin of Directors as its new president & community, expand our programs, County Martin Luther King Saturday and celebrate our vibrant history,” Humanitarian Award, Special 10:00am–1:00pm executive director effective January 2012. said Otaguro. “Carole brings these Appreciation Award from the Civil attributes to the Center along with Rights Division, U.S. Department the capability to bridge to other of Justice, Leadership Award Mission Statement “We were fortunate to receive partners on the West Coast and from the Japanese Cultural and To be a vibrant resource, strengthening interest from a broad range of beyond.” Community Center of Northern our diverse community by educating highly-qualified applicants,” California, the Community Ally said Curt Otaguro, chairman of present and future generations in the Hayashino also served as associate Award by the Gay Asian Pacific evolving Japanese American experience the Japanese Cultural Center of Alliance and the Carol Hisatomi Hawai‘i Board of Directors and director of the Japanese American Asian Women’s Leadership Award. in Hawai‘i. We do this through relevant chairman of the search committee. Citizens League in San Francisco and programming, meaningful community “Carole’s extensive involvement was involved in the national legislative service and innovative partnerships and knowledge of the Japanese effort for redress and reparations Hayashino is Sansei, a third that enhance the understanding and American communities and her for Americans of Japanese Ancestry generation Japanese American, celebration of our heritage, culture background as a development incarcerated during World War II. and is married to Kyle Tatsumoto. and love of the land. To guide us in officer impressed the search Their son, Kenso completed this work we draw from the values committee.” Hayashino earned her undergraduate undergraduate school at University found in our Japanese American of California Davis and graduate degree at San Francisco State studies at Sacramento State; traditions and the spirit of Aloha. Hayashino currently serves as University and graduate degree in daughter, Ali is a 2007 graduate vice president for university educational administration at the from the University of Hawai‘i advancement at California State University of San Francisco. at Mānoa and is currently a University Sacramento where she graduate student at Johns Hopkins oversees the external relations of Elected to the Marin Community University in Washington, D.C. the university including private College District Board in 2003 and giving, alumni relations, university re-elected in 2007, Hayashino is marketing and publications. She completing her second term as a Please join us in welcoming Carole also serves on the board for the community college trustee. She is a to the JCCH ‘ohana! Acchi Kocchi here & there, this & that New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival Dawn Matsuyama Dunbar Sunday, January 8, 2012 Appointed to Board of Directors CalliNG all MEMBErS! The first ever Japanese Country Store & Marukai The Board of Directors has appointed Dawn Matsuyama $1.99 Marketplace is coming to the New Dunbar as a new board member for the 2011-2012 fiscal Year’s ‘Ohana Festival 2012! We will year. Dunbar is the executive director of After-School All- be showcasing the creative talent in our Stars Hawai‘i, a non-profit that provides comprehensive member community and we need your after-school programs for middle school at-risk youth. help! If you or a member you know has a Dunbar has over 15 years of experience in marketing, flair for homemade items please have them corporate communications and community relations. A contact our Special Events Coordinator graduate of Punahou School, she received her Bachelor of Lisa Shozuya at 945-7633 Ext 46 or Arts degree in English Literature with a minor in Asian [email protected]. All proceeds will benefit Pacific Studies from Loyola Marymount University and the Cultural Center. a Master’s in Business Administration from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business. Japanese Country Store Donations: All Things Handmade: Patch quilts, potholders, decorative towels, aprons, Dunbar has been involved with scrubbies, placemats/runners, etc. All Things Homemade: several non-profit boards, as a Non-perishable baked goods, jams/jellies, chutney, soaps, director of The GIFT Foundation of candles, etc. Hawai‘i and Ahahui Koa Anuenue, the University of Hawai‘i Athletics CalliNG all CraFtErS! We’re moving the craft fundraising organization. She is area at the festival to the Manoa Grand Ballroom! We’re a member of the Pacific Century expanding this area to 80 of the island’s best crafters! Fellows Class of 2007. Please visit our website at jcch.com to download a registration form. Deadline to reserve your spot is Friday, Please help us welcome her to the JCCH ‘ohana! December 16. Angela Ameling Joins Save the Date! Cultural Center Staff Cultural SaturdayS: kodoMo with kupuNa A series for active cultural connections The Cultural Center has appointed Angela Ameling as volunteer coordinator. Ameling joined the Cultural Center in Wonderful time for kodomo (child) and kupuna (elder) September and will oversee the volunteer program and serve appreciating and learning together. Come participate in as a liaison between staff and volunteers. She holds a master’s cultural activities, stories and music. Save these dates: degree in Museum Education from George Washington University and bachelor’s degree in Art from the University of 2/11/2012: Toys and Games - Kupuna Small Kid Time Nevada, Reno. 5/5/2012: Gambare! Celebrate Boys’ Day - Kodomo with Ameling’s educational experience, coupled Kupuna with extensive hands on museum experience at The Atomic Testing Museum, National 7/7/2012: Star Festival WISHES! - Kodomo with Kupuna Portrait Gallery, The National Museum of Ecuador and The Wynn Gallery of Fine Art 9/22/2012: “O-tsukimi” - The Harvest prepared her for contributing to the Cultural Moon Festival Center’s volunteer program. Look out for more information in the Please help us in welcoming her to the JCCH ‘ohana! January Legacies. 2 Event Rewind Shippoyaki Workshops - August 19, 20, and 27 The Cultural Center was pleased to have Kazuko Inomata back in August to share the art of shippoyaki (Japanese enameling) with residents in Hawai‘i. Students were thrilled to learn the art from Inomata who did three sold-out workshops at the Cultural Center on August 19 and 20. She also held her first neighbor island workshop at the Hawai‘i Japanese Center in Hilo. The Hilo workshop brought in 18 participants. A big mahalo to the staff of the Hawai‘i Japanese Center for all their assistance with the workshop. Martial Law in Wartime Hawai ‘i - August 17 Speaking to an overflow audience, Greg Robinson and Tom Coffman, two noted historians joined together on August 17 for an informative and provocative discussion of the nearly forgotten history of martial law in Hawai‘i during World War II. Their talk focused on the “local Japanese” who were central figures within the larger struggle of constitutional rights for all groups. Edo Sato Kagura Talk & Demonstration - August 24 Kyosuke Suzuki, one of Japan’s leading Edo Sato Kagura (festival & shrine music), along with Kenny Endo Taiko and members of the Taiko Arts Center performed before an enthusiastic audience on August 24. Suzuki has been performing with taiko artist Kenny Endo since 1980, first as members of Sukeroku Taiko, Europalia Japan and as a member of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble (Tokyo). He delighted the audience with his deft and flexible performance in this rare presentation in the Cultural Center’s dojo. This demonstration was presented by the Cultural Center in collaboration with the East West Center and Taiko Arts Center. Okinawan Festival - September 3-4 The Cultural Center participated in the 29th annual Okinawan Festival on Sep- tember 3 and 4. Staff and volunteers offered event-goers a chance to make a free hachimaki. More than 1,200 hachimaki were made at the festival. The Cultural Center also debuted our new Honouliuli wayside exhibit at the festival. Over a thousand visitors viewed the new exhibit and learned more about the internment of the Japanese during World War II.