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Dear Cultural Center ‘Ohana,ai Lof the centerHaru ga kita! Spring has arrived! Many years agoon a spring trip to Japan, my mother and I participatedwith family and friends in the centuriesold practice of hanami, or flower (mostly cherryblossom) viewing. Fortunately, our timing wasperfect and we were able to see the sakura no ki(cherry trees) in full bloom in both Fukuoka andTokyo . If we had arrived a few days before or after,we would have missed the peak of the bloom.In Fukuoka, our relatives took us to various parksand residential areas of hanami. In Tokyo, weaccompanied our friends to Aoyama cemeteryand to their favorite spot near the Imperial Palace,where the blossoms fell like snow all around us.It was an ethereal experience. The sight of theblossoms falling into the moat white with flowers,then drifting away with the breeze, is one I’llalways remember. At the time, I couldn’t helpbut wonder if hanami was a custom that myIssei (first generation) grandparents/great grandparentsmissed when they moved to Hawai‘i.Since then, I’ve Iearned that the Issei would holdsymbolic hanami in Hawai‘i surrounded by localflora, but these stories are not substantiated.For reasons we can surmise—climate, means,priorities—it took a half-century for the localNikkei to successfully do something about the lackof cherry trees in Hawai‘i. Now, I am happy to saythat, thanks to the ganbare spirit (perseverance) ofthese Nikkei, hanami is alive and well in Hawai‘i.It is still a well-kept secret because when I askedseveral friends and colleagues about Hawai‘ihanami, most, though familiar with the term, didnot know that hanami has been practiced on O‘ahuin Wahiawa and on the Big Island in Waimea formany years.On Saturday, February 6th, I had the pleasureof participating in my first hanami in Hawai‘ithanks to the United Japanese Society of Hawai‘i(UJS). We visited several sites known for prolificsakura, with our final stop at the residence ofthe Gordon family, members of UJS. A tarp andthe gochisō (feast) were spread under the sakurain the Gordon’s front lawn. Only in Hawai‘icould a Japanese custom like this become somulticultural with mixed plate from Zippy’s ,Stella Artois beer, tako and ahi poke, and manyvarieties of sake all enjoyed while listening tomore renditions than I’ve ever heard of “Sakura”by recording artists from around the country.oveThe featured entertainment was a bellowingbagpipe performance by Masa Yamaguchi, aJapanese instructor at Sacred Hearts Academy,which included “Sakura” and all time bagpipefavorites, “Danny boy” and “Scotland Brave” aswell as an ukulele performance. The food, drink,and fellowship were wonderful. We were visitedby two trolley loads of locals and visitors who werepart of the Wahiawa Nikkei Civic Association‘stour. The Association has offered hanami tours fora decade and the popularity is growing! Mō‘ili‘iliCommunity Center also offers hanami tours.Prior to embarking on my first hanami, I askedNicki Garces, our new Resource Center Assistant,to provide me with some history of hanamiin Hawai‘i. Her research on the subject is veryinformative and can be found on our website atwww.jcch.com by clicking on Resource Center,then Japanese Traditions. Please visit ourwebsite for Nicki’s article, information on upcomingactivities and events, and new membershipbenefits or call us at (808) 945-7633 for moreinformation. Many thanks to the United JapaneseSociety, Wahiawa Nikkei Civic Association, WaimeaArts Council and the Mō‘ili‘ili Community Centerfor perpetuating the lovely hanami traditionwith a Hawaiian flair. By the time you read this,the sakura trees in Wahiawa and Waimea willbe nearly devoid of their fragile blossoms, butwill be preparing for a grand show in 2011.I encourage you all to be on the lookout nextyear for information on Wahiawa and Waimeahanami tours in early February.Aloha,Lenny Yajima AndrewPresident/Executive DirectorToday’s Thought:Positive ThoughtsIt is true that we tend to become what wethink about. It behooves all of us to fill ourminds with positive thoughts of happiness,cheerfulness, optimism and good healthand to shun negative thoughts of fear,worry, pessimism and sorrow. Someonesaid: “Success in any facet of endeavor isdeep-rooted in attitudes.” A positive mentalattitude leads to achievement and happiness.—The Reverend Paul S. OsumiDear Japanese Cultural Centerof Hawai‘i ‘Ohana:One of the best things about beingpart of the Japanese Cultural Center is theopportunity to meet so many interestingpeople. One of the most memo rablewas meeting the Emperor and Empressof Japan! There is, however, one group who has made a lastingimpression on me—the women of the Nisei generation.Nisei women are really the unsung heroes of their generation.We are well aware of the achievements of the Nisei men whofought in WWII, came home to jump start the democratic revolution,and begin successful careers, but what of the Nisei women?I had the opportunity to work with the Japanese Women’s Society(JWS) a few years back when their best-selling book, Kokoro, wasreleased. We were working on an exhibit in the Cultural Center’sgallery showcasing many of the traditions described in the book.The core group of JWS members included Harriet Masunaga, BettyTotoki, Irene Kaichi and Lillian Yajima. These women were alwayson time, prepared, considerate, humble, and well dressed…did Imention they always brought food? It was such an honor workingwith these women and the exhibit was a great success!Then there’s my second mom, Barbara Ishida, our volunteer giftshop manager for many years. While she has slowed down overthe past couple of years, Barbara is a force to be reckoned with.Many years ago, she led her “girls” from Kuakini over to the CulturalCenter’s gift shop. With a quick wit, she always had a story for meand I always made time to stop by the gift shop for a chat and a cupof tea. On the inside of Barbara’s designer-laden exterior is a heartof gold. A strong leader who elicited loyalty from her gals.Our Resource Center is also fortunate to have two leaders—Betsy Young and Jane Kurahara—both smart as a whip andtenacious as bulldogs. Together they lead the Cultural Center’sgroundbreaking work on the Honouliuli internment project.If not for their investigative research, this remarkable story wouldnever have been uncovered and may have disappeared altogether.In recent months, much planning has been done to update ourOkage Sama De historical exhibit. We were excited when thecreative leaders of the original project, Jane Komeiji, MomiCazimero and Tom Klobe agreed to collaborate once again.The story of the relationship between Japan and Hawai‘i leadingto the immigration of thousands of Japanese, and the evolutionof subsequent generations is told in a moving, creative mannerthat is sure to bring back memories, tears to your eyes and pridein your heart as well.So to all the Nisei women who worked 16+ hour days inside thehome, volunteered in the community to make it a better place,and who now babysit their grandchildren at a moment’s notice—dōmo arigatō gozaimasu!! I often think of what these professional,intelligent, creative, and beautiful women would have achievedhad they been born just one generation later. Women today haveso much more opportunity to pursue career aspirations that weredifficult, if not impossible, for women just one generation ago.As we venture into this world and attain new heights, let us notforget upon whose shoulders we stand.Aloha,Susan YamadaChairman of the Board2

f riendsof the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘itomodachivolunteerS COORDINATOR’S MessageAloha Volunteers!We roared into the Year of the Tiger with our New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival onSunday, January 10, 2010, and although the afternoon rain scared away someguests, most stuck it out to enjoy the great food, performances, games, andrides. This year a record 700 volunteers from local schools, organizations,businesses, JCCH, and the festival committee worked together to make theevent run smoothly. Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu! (Thank you very much!)With spring around the corner, I’d like to ask for your continuing support at theHonolulu Festival on Friday-Sunday, March 12-14 and Kodomo no Hi: Keiki FunFest/Going Green on Sunday, May 2. This year we are also participating in thePan-Pacific Parade for the first time; we will be passing out orizuru (cranes) as wemarch from Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Please markyour calendars and let me know if you are available to help at any of these events.For the latest updates on volunteer news, please visit the JCCH Volunteers Blogat http://www.jcchtomodachi.blogspot.com/.The Cultural Center is also looking for volunteer Receptionists, English andJapanese speaking docents, Gallery Greeters, Discovery Box presenters, and GiftShop and Outreach volunteers. If you, or someone you know, are interested involunteering, please contact me at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i at(808) 945-7633, ext. 35 or email volunteers@jcch.com.Yoroshiku onegaishimasu,Jenny Sekivolunteers CoordinatorWANTED: Volunteers for Kodomo no Hi:Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green!The Japanese Cultural Center ofHawai‘i needs your help! We’researching for individuals, schoolor work groups and serviceorganizations who would beinterested in helping us atKodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest/Going Green on Sunday, May 2,2010 at the Cultural Center.For more information or to sign upas a volunteer, please call JennySeki at 945-7633, ext. 35 or by emailto volunteers@jcch.com.This year we need volunteers who canhelp us:• Prepare keiki craft projects prior tothe event.• Set up the Cultural Center facilitiesbefore the event.• Work in booths for food and keiki crafts.• Clean up during and after the event.A BIG OTSUKARESAMA DESHITA to allthe schools, community organizations,and businesses that volunteered at thisyear’s New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival!57th Cherry BlossomFestival CourtBRIDGE CLUB HawaiiCastle H.S. AsianCultural ClubFarrington High SchoolGo ClubHands in Helping Out(HIHO)Hawaii BaptistAcademyHonolulu JapaneseJunior Chamber ofCommerceIolani Key ClubIsland InsuranceFoundationIsland PacificAcademy’s JapaneseNationalHonor SocietyITO EN (USA) Inc.JETAA Hawai’iKaiser High SchoolJapanese ClubKalani High School—Heisei Japan ClubKalihi Pet CenterKinetic Productions,Inc.KZOO 1210 AMLongs DrugsLutheran High SchoolYuukikai - JapaneseCultural ClubMcDonald’sRestaurantsof Hawaii, Inc.McKinley HighSchool BandBoostersManoa Grand BallroomMid-Pacific Institute -GlobetrottersMoanalua High SchoolClass of 2010Moanalua High SchoolClass of 2011Moanalua High SchoolClass of 2012Moanalua High SchoolLeo ClubMoanalua High SchoolStudent AssociationMoanalua High SchoolInteract ClubMoanalua High SchoolJapanese ClubOahu AJA BaseballAssociationOahu CommunityEmergency ResponseTeamPacific WirelessCommunicationsPepsi Bottling GroupPunahou SchoolRoosevelt Key ClubSacred HeartsAcademy Key ClubSt. Francis SchoolTJ Mahoney &AssociatesTsukazaki & Associates,LLCUniversity of Hawai‘iat Manoa ParkingServicesVacations-HawaiiVRE HawaiiWaipahu High SchoolJapanese ClubYelpZippy’s Restaurants3

RESOURCE CENTERvolunteerSpotlightVolunteer Profile: Gordon and May TomitaThe hearty laughter comingfrom the Resource Center isfrom a jovial retired HawaiianAirlines employee. For the past year,Gordon Tomita, a Maui-born Sanseiand the first son of Toru and Miyoshi(Shishido) Tomita has been faithfullyvolunteering at the Resource Centerthree times a week. His main projecthas been to inventory and preservethe historical photo collection of over3,000 photos.Gordon and May Tomita volunteer atthe Resource Center because they believethat preservation is important to keephistory alive.“I find the work here very satisfying.I’ve gained more knowledge of whatthe first and second generationJapanese went through. It wasn’teasy for them and I have a deeperappreciation for their struggles andsuccesses,” explained Tomita.In 2008, he started learning to be adocent in the gallery until he read anewspaper article on the Honouliuliinternment camp research being doneby the Resource Center and call forvolunteers to help with an archeologicaldig at the site in Kunia. Tomitahas always been interested in historyand jumped at the opportunity tobe a part of unearthing significantartifacts of old Hawai‘i. So he and his18-year-old grandson, Dean Tomita,along with dozens of other volunteersdug and sifted through the dirt underthe hot sun.Gordon Tomita enjoys a wide rangeof hobbies that includes golfing,genealogy, cooking (his specialtiesare chicken long rice soup andtsukemono), fishing, aikido andikebana. The latter hobby is wherehe met his wife, May (Hiraoka) Tomita,who has been an ikebana enthusiastfor 19 years with Ikebono school.May is the youngest of three girls byKimi (Harada) and Tameichi Hiraoka,grew up in Kapahulu and worksat H&R Block as a professional taxpreparer and instructor. She is alsoan enrolled agent with the InternalRevenue Service. The couple havebeen married 12 years and residein Makiki. They have two cats and adog, all named after Japanese moviecharacters: Musashi (Mus for short),Taki and Ginko. The Tomita’s becamemembers of the Cultural Center in2003 to support the efforts of theSave the Center campaign.One day in 2009, May Tomita cameto the Resource Center to help herhusband set up his computer andby the end of the day was recruitedas a volunteer. She volunteers onSaturdays cataloguing books andtransferring data from phonographalbums into the computer database. In turn, she has recruited twomore volunteers and keeps lookingfor others who share her passion tovolunteer.“I really enjoy the work and findit interesting. Sharing comes withknowledge and preserving providesthe opportunity to share. Preservationis important to keep history alive,”said May Tomita. They’ve had over20 relatives from the Mainland cometo visit the Cultural Center and gothrough the Okage Sama De exhibit.“They were very impressed with theexhibit and what the Cultural Centerdoes. It’s important to educate theyounger generation. The CulturalCenter is very important. This is thelegacy we leave behind. Fifty yearsfrom now who is going to knowanything about our Japanese historyin Hawai‘i without the Cultural Centeras a reference,” added Gordon Tomita.As we welcome the New Year of the Tiger,we welcome Nicolita (Nicki) Garces asthe new Resource Center Assistant.Garces joined us in the midst of all the hustleand bustle of preparations for the New Year’s‘Ohana Festival and the Day of Remembranceevents. She was very impressed with the organizationand energy abounding in the ResourceCenter in preparations for these events.Nicki Garces willbe assisting in theoperations of theResource Centerwhile attending UHat Manoa’s Libraryand InformationScience MasterDegree program.She earned a Master of Arts degree in PoliticalScience and specialized in InternationalRelations with an interest in education andmigration studies at the University of Hawai‘iat Manoa. Her work with the Filipino HistoricalSociety of Hawai‘i’s Oral History Project and hercurrent part-time job as an intern at the eFilArchives and History Center of Hawai‘i promptedher to apply for the Library and InformationScience Master Degree program at the UHat Manoa in the fall of 2010.As a Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET)Program assistant language teacher of Englishfrom 1999 to 2002, Garces taught at MikuniSenior High School in Fukui-ken, Japan.She speaks conversa tional Japanese, ChineseMandarin and Filipino (Ilocano dialect).“As a person who sees the importance ofpreser ving and sharing a community’s historyand perpe tuating the culture for the youthand the greater Hawai’i society, I am humbledand honored to work for the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i,” commented Garces.4

gift shopProfileVintage Fabric,Timeless StyleElizabeth Kent from Vested Interesthand crafts charming and modernscarves, vests, and jackets fromrepurposed traditional Japanese fabricsfrom kimono and obi. Originally fromCalifornia, Kent moved to the islands whenshe was seven and grew up in Aina Hainaand Niu Valley.Kent’s love of Japanese fabrics stems fromher appreciation of Asian influences on localculture. Her work is a merging of passions:recycling, textiles, and functional art. Eachpiece is one-of-a-kind and lovingly designedto “bring out the beauty of a fabric,”according to Kent. Rather than sacrificethe original fabric to fit into a pattern,Kent strives to respect the original artistry.“The imperfections in fabric are part of thehistory and story of the piece, so I don’ttry to hide them.” At times, Kent will spot aElizabeth Kent displays the hand-craftedrepurposed scarves she made from kimonoand obi fabrics.piece of fabric and immediately sees its newform and other times, she waits until shefinds its perfect new life. Kent is patient anddiligent—there is even a kimono that hasbeen sitting in her collection for three years!Often busy in her career (she serves as anadministrator and mediator/facilitator forthe State), she crafts during her free time.Kent wanted to thank her husband, KentDavis, for all his support (he is her kimono“deconstructer,” artistic critic, salesperson,and bag-carrier).“I want to express my gratitude to theCultural Center and the community forembracing people from different ethnicitieswho enjoy and appreciate Japanese culture,”commented Kent.Stop by the Gift Shop to see a selection ofscarves, vests, shawls, and jackets. For moreinformation please see Elizabeth Kent’swebsite: www.vestedinteresthawaii.com.These are just acouple of the lovelyvests and jacketsmade by ElizabethKent available inthe Cultural CenterGift Shop.Inside theGIFT SHOPIf you are looking for that special gift,stop by the Japanese Cultural Centerof Hawai‘i’s Gift Shop. Books and DVD’smake the perfect present for any occasion.Artwork, scarves, purses, vests, jackets,kimono, lacquer and ceramic wares arebut a few of the unique items available.Shopping at the Gift Shop directly supportsour educational programs and activities.Members receive 10% off on all items!Patsy Mink: Aheadof the Majority$25Patsy Mink: Ahead OfThe Majority exploresthe remarkable politicalstory of Patsy Mink, anAsian American womanwho, battling racism andsexism, redefined American politics. Smallin stature but a giant in vision, she beganher life on a Maui sugar plantation androse to become the first Asian Americanwoman and woman of color in the UnitedStates Congress. A firecracker and a fighter,she continually pushed the limits of whatwas acceptable, speaking out againstthe Vietnam War and entering the 1972presidential primary, making her one ofthe first women to seek the nation’s highestoffice. She transformed America’s schoolsas the co-author of Title IX, the landmarklegislation that opened up higher educationand athletics to women.John A. Burns:The Man andHis Times $25With Hawai‘i’s recentcelebration of the 50thAnniversary of Statehood,the inspirational hourlong2000 televisiondocumentary “John A.Burns: The Man and His Times” is updated,re-broadcast, and released in a specialStatehood Anniversary CommemorativeEdition DVD by EMME, Inc., EmmeTomimbang Multi-Media Enterprises.Kachikan: Values $12Our popular book of Japanese valuesKACHIKAN is back! This educational,inspirational, and attractive book describesthe pronunciation, history, and meaningof the KACHIKAN (value pillars) displayedat the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’sOKAGESAMA DE exhibit entry. This newedition features the KACHIKAN kanjiwritten in calligraphy by renown shodōartist Hiromi Peterson.5

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘ipartnershipsupcoming eventsNIKKEI YOUTH CULTURALHERITAGE PROGRAMThe Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program offers studentsmonth-long intensive language and home-stay opportunitiesThe Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i in partnership with theJapanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California(JCCCNC) is seeking applicants for the 2010 Nikkei Youth CulturalHeritage Program (NYCH). Application deadline extended to Monday,March 15, 2010. This unique program will bring college-age (18 yearsand older) participants together to experience Kobe, Japan for amonth-long intensive language and home-stay program (from June28 to July 31, 2010).The Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program, in cooperation with theKobe YMCA Language Program (Hyogo Prefecture, Japan) is designedfor Nikkei youth to gain a better understanding of their ancestral andcultural backgroundwhile discoveringJapan in a uniqueand exciting way.This Program willallow participants toimmerse themselvesin Japanese culturethrough Japaneselanguage and writingclasses, attendintroductory classes intraditional Japanese(L-R): Brittany Harada and Nicole Kikuchi wereselected from Hawai‘i to participate in lastyear’s Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Programand both report that it was their greatest tripof a lifetime!art forms, and enjoylate afternoon andSaturday excursionsexploring differentparts of the Kansairegion all while havingthe opportunity touse and practice their Japanese language skills on a daily basis withtheir home-stay families. Participants will stay with two families fortwo weeks each.This year, the Program will incorporate a mandatory pre-tour trip toJapan. Highlights of the pre-tour will include a trip to Hiroshima’s PeacePark and Museum, a visit to Miyajima—considered one of Japan’s mostbeautiful sites and a two day walking and cycling tour of Kyoto. Studentswill also be able to partake in local delicacies and regional sites.This program is open to students at any level of Japanese language,even those with little or no experience. Applicants must be 18 yearsof age and older and have completed a minimum of one semester ofcollege studies. Participants will be chosen based on their application,essay and interview.For more information and to download the application, go towww.jcccnc.org or contact Aya Ino at (415) 567-5505 or email ataino@jcccnc.org. Students in Hawai‘i may also contact the JapaneseCultural Center of Hawai‘i at (808) 945-7633 or email info@jcch.com.16th Annual Honolulu FestivalMarch 12, 13, 14 • Hawai‘i Convention CenterThe Honolulu Festival is an exciting cultural event which promotesunderstanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony betweenthe people of Hawai‘i, the U.S. Mainland and the Asia-Pacific region. Eachyear, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning visitors whoenjoy ethnic performances, events and exhibits.Come and visit the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i’s booth on Sat., March13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. andSun., March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. and make your own hachimakiand select items such as t-shirts, books,DVDs and crafts on sale from ourGift Shop. Cultural Center memberswill receive a FREE Eto figurine ofa tiger to celebrate the Year of theTiger. (Members must show a currentmembership card to receive the figurine.)th5AnnualTaste of MarukaiThursday, April 86:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Marukai Wholesale Mart2310 Kamehameha Highwayn Parking available at Pu‘uhaleElementary School n Trolley serviceto and from event n Scratch andsave cards for instant savingsof 5%–50% off all purchases atthe event!A fundraiser benefitting the JapaneseCultural Center of Hawai‘i, HonoluluJapanese Chamber of Commerce,Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamberof Commerce and the Hawai‘i UnitedOkinawa Association.Admission is $85 per person (beforeMarch 25); $95 per person after March25 and at the door. Prize tickets are$10 each or $45 for 5 tickets or $80for 10 tickets. For more informationor to purchase admission and prizetickets, call the Cultural Center at(808) 945-7633 Ext. 22 or on line atwww.marukaihawaii.com.Come celebrate the best ofJapanese heritage in Hawai‘i withdelicious food and drinks:• Dishes by Master Chef D.K. Kodama• Premium Kurosawagyu and otheritems prepared teppanyaki styleby Benihana• Okinawan cuisine from Off the Wallrestaurant• Fresh seafood: King crab, ahi sashimiand abalone• Sake samplings from Shirataki,Tsukasabotan and Taiheizanbreweries• Special samplings of Japan-brewedKirin beerPerformance by Dazz ToguchiIncredible prizes include:• JAL roundtrip airfare to Japan for two• Roundtrip interisland airfare for two• 37” flatscreen HDTV• Yamano Spa Package• Marukai Sake Club membership• And much, much more!The program is sponsored by the Japanese Cultural and Community Centerof Northern California in San Francisco, the Japanese American Cultural andCommunity Center in Los Angeles, the Japanese Cultural and Community Centerof Washington in Seattle, and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.6

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Kansha donor listDonations are from December 2009 – January 2010Alton T. & Susan KuiokaRichard S. KuniyoshiAmy KuonJames Jr. & Patricia KuroiwaHarriet Y. KusunokiLinda KuttenHenry R. KuwayeKZOO FoundationRichard & Feliciana LazariukTakie Lebra*Gary LeeGinny T. LeeRosamond LeongDon & Pamela LichtyBeatrice MaedaJon H. Magarifuji*Leo & Lani MaherTomiko MakinodanRonald F. & Marjorie H. MalilayLani MamiyaGary & Wendy ManagoManoa Japanese Language SchoolCharlotte MartinsonKevin MatsudaStanley & Kay Matsuda*George S. MatsumotoRobert & Edith MatsumotoTsutomu & Sanae MatsumotoJohn & Ruth Matsunaga*Warren & Linda Matsunaga*Tad & Janice MatsunoJon & Pat Matsuo*Carolyn MatsuuraChristopher McCulloughDan & Linda MendaPete & Doris Merrifield*Katsugo & Laura M. MihoLaurie & Keevin MinamiRalph & Linda MirandaHelen Y. MishimaJoyce A. MitsunagaHenry E. & Tomiko MiuraRoy Miyamoto*Nola & Gaye MiyasakiKeith & Joyce MiyashiroMichael & Jessica MiyataMarshall & Kimberly MiyoshiGail MizokawaClarence H. 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ShigaLaurie ShinsatoNaoka ShinsatoWanda Hiroko StahlToshie SumidaTomiko TakaiMay TamuraDoris S. UchidaWailea Golf LLCKiyoshi YamadaRon YanagiMahaloTo OurCorporate Members9

member benefitsMember Benefits Galore at Prince Resorts HawaiiHeading towards Waikiki on AlaMoana Boulevard, the 20-year-oldHawaii Prince Hotel standsmajestically overlooking Ala Wai YachtHarbor. The 310 Prince Resorts’ employeesare committed to providing gracioushospitality and dedicated to creating unique“Prince Moments” through Lokomaika‘i.Profile“Our management philosophy is to practice Lokomaika‘i, sharingof kindness from within. Hawaii Prince is committed to treating ourfamily of employees with the same care and personal attentionoffered to our customers. Lokomaika‘i is the coordination of heartsand minds working together to do what is right. It is valuing andrespecting one another while understanding that our diverse backgroundsand experiences all represent opportunities for learning,”explained Wade Gesteuyala, Hotel Manager. It’s a philosophy thatseems to be working as 90 of the resort’s employees have been withthe company since it opened in 1990.All rooms have a magnificent view of the ocean with floor-to-ceilingglass windows. Guests can swim and sunbathe at the infinity poolor be pampered at the Yamano Day Spa or workout at the fitnesscenter or just relax at the Reef Lounge in the lobby. It’s a great placefor locals to get away but not too far away on a staycation. TheHawaii Prince Resorts offers Kama‘aina rates and other discountsthrough their Mahalo and Prince Preferred membership program.“Around 70% of our guests are local and 30% are from Japan.We are at the gateway to Waikiki, downtown and shopping at AlaMoana Center and the only hotel in Waikiki that owns and managesgolf courses and provides complimentary shuttle service to ourgolf courses,” said Gesteuyala.The Hawaii Prince Golf Club is in the ewa plains of O‘ahu wheregolfers can enjoy the stunning views of the Wai‘anae mountains.The championship golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer andEd Seay. Mark Rolfing, an NBC golf analyst is also the golf professionalat the course.Known for its contemporary Island cuisine, the Prince Court blendsclassic culinary techniques of East and West, prepared with freshisland produce from land and sea. The Honolulu Magazine’s Hale‘Aina Awards have acknowledged Prince Court this year with aSilver Award for best brunch, in 2009 with the Silver Award for bestbrunch and the Bronze Award for best restaurant for a big group.Prince Court won first place in 2008 and 2009 for the best buffetin the Honolulu Advertiser’s Peoples’ Choice Awards. The NationalZagat Survey rated the Prince Court excellent as one of America’stop restaurants.(L-R): Wade Gesteuyala, Hawaii Prince Hotel Manager and Teruhiro“Terry” Katagiri, Special Advisor to the Board/Assistant to the President,believe in giving back to the community and welcome the partnershipwith the Cultural Center and being able to provide hotel, golf, cateringand restaurant discounts to our members.Also at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki is another local favorite,Hakone Japanese restaurant features authentic Japanese cuisine,traditional complete dinner selections and a wide variety ofsushi specialties.“As a Japanese company, we cater to locals and find ways to contributeto the community. We appreciate the work of the JapaneseCultural Center and wanted to make your members happy throughour programs with discounted prices. This is our way of givingback to the community and showing our support. We look at thepartnership as a win-win situation,” commented Teruhiro “Terry”Katagiri, Special Advisor to the Board/Assistant to the President.“We participate with Aloha United Way, the Hotel Charity Walk andEaster Seals, and now the Japanese Cultural Center—we are veryexcited about this new partnership,” he added.Hawaii Prince Resorts is owned by Seibu in Japan and also operatesMauna Kea Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on the Big Island’sKohala Coast.Make use of your JCCH membership card at theseHawaii Prince Resorts properties!n 20% discount from buffet menu at Hakone and PrinceCourt restaurants n 10% discount for catering events atHawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki* n Hawaii Prince Golf Clubdiscount for weekday/weekend green fees $42/$55 and offregular Kama‘aina green fees of $52/$65* n 20% discount formerchandise in Pro Shop at Hawaii Prince Golf Course* Restrictions apply. Please check website for details. www.jcch.com10

RewindJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iprogramsNEW YEAR’S ‘OHANA FESTIVALSunday, January 10More than 10,000 people flockedto the Japanese Cultural Centerof Hawai‘i and Mō‘ili‘ili Field toring in the Year of the Tiger at the NewYear’s ‘Ohana Festival. This annual familyevent had something for everyone toenjoy. For the second year in a row, thefeatured entertainment was the KikaidaJapanese superheroes. Actor Ban Daisuke,who starred in the Inazuman and Kikaida,signed autographs and watched over thetwo performances of Kikaida Brothers vs.Gill’s Monsters, a big hit for the youngstersand the young at heart who grew upwith Kikaida.Well-known local songstress and comedianKaren Keawehawai‘i entertained theaudience as mistress of ceremonies at thecourtyard stage and sang several songs inJapanese. Jill Kuramoto and Justin Fujiokafrom KITV4, Devon Nekoba and CherryBlossom Queen Kristine Wada shared emceeduties introducing 25 entertainment groups.First-time performances were well receivedby the crowd and included the FAB 4 singinggroup, Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie a meKahulaliwai, Kenshikan Kendo Club, theCeltic Keiki School of Irish Dance, Music& Culture, and Traditional Karate-DoOrganization Hawai‘i (TKO Hawai‘i).Those in a shopping mood had 36 localcrafters to choose from as well as a wideselection of Japanese books at the book saleand items from the Gift Shop. In the GalleryTheatre, there was storytelling by Jeff Gere,Janice Terukina Morimoto and anime byKawaii Kon and Oahu Anime Explorer.The long lines at the 16 food booths weretell-tale signs that specialties such asokonomiyaki, mitarashi dango, sekihan,zenzai, inari sushi, KC Waffle hot dog,andaagi, shaved ice, and the many moreofferings, remain Island favorites.Fifteen fun games were prepared byCindy Wong and Moanalua High SchoolHundreds of art enthusiasts helpedSatoru Abe and Hamilton Kobayashiopen their “Two Men: Recent Workby Satoru Abe and Hamilton Kobayashi”exhibit on Sat., January 30 at the openingreception held in the Community Gallery.People came not only to admire but topurchase the array of landscape paintingsby Kobayashi and sculptures created usingsteel cut nails by Abe.On Sat. February 6 & 13, Kobayashiconducted personal tours of the exhibitand those taking the tours were able tohear him share special stories on howand why he decided to paint particularsceneries. After the tours, Abe conductedworkshops showing how to create art outof a slab of slate using your imagination,glue and paint. Those attending thestudents. Make-n-Take activities filled the5th floor ballroom along with keiki kimonodressing. Youngsters bounced to theirheart’s content in six bouncer rides andfamilies rode around Mō‘ili‘ili in a vintagefire truck.Thank you to overall co-chairs RaymondFujino and Ricky Shimokawa, their hardworking committee chairs, and the 700volunteers who helped to make this eventa success. The Festival was made possiblein large part through a generous grantfrom the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority-Cityand County of Honolulu County ProductEnrichment Program.TWO MEN: Recent Work By Satoru AbeJanuary 30–March 26 & Hamilton KobayashiSculptor Satoru Abe kept a watchful eye onstudents creating their own sculpture out ofslate and paint.workshop took home their artwork withpride and counted themselves luckyenough to have been guided by a legendin the art field such as Abe.Painter Hamilton Kobayashi speaks toguests about his inspiration and artistryduring a tour in the Community Gallery.11

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1ProgramsRewindCONTINUEDSHIPPOYAKIA student learns the fine art of shippoyaki inInomata Sensei’s classes.Governor Linda Lingle proclaimed February21, 2010 as “Day of Remembrance Day”.More than 450 people gathered in theManoa Grand Ballroom for the “Day of Remembrance:Liberties & Culture Suppressed, ButRevived” to commemorate President Roosevelt’sissuance of Executive Order 9066 on February19, 1942 authorizing the exclusion and deten tionof all Japanese Americans from the West CoastStates. There were internment camps in Hawai‘iand we commemorate the opening of theHonouliuli Detention Camp on March 1, 1943,where 2,400 Japanese Americans, Euro peansand Koreans were held. U.S. Senator Daniel K.Inouye sent a special message for the commemoration.Resolutions by the State Senate andHouse of Representatives recognizing thecourage and bravery of the Japanese Americansand those interned in Hawai‘i were sponsoredby Sen. Will Espero and Rep. Joey Manahan.As people entered the ballroom, they weregreeted by Tevita Apina singing old and newJapanese songs.Dennis Ogawa, Jane Komeiji, George Tanabeand Lillian Yajima brought history to life withtheir personal experiences of WWII. The panelwas moderated by Judge Riki May Amano (Ret.).Break out sessions covered Varsity VictoryVolunteers and the Emergency Service Committeepresented by Ted Tsukiyama and facilitatedby Susan Arnett, being Japanese Americanduring WWII in Hawai‘i presented by Jane Komeijiand facilitated by Shawn Benton, a Hawai‘iexcludee’s story presented by Helene Minehiraand facilitated by Liann Ebesugawa, Hawai‘iunder martial law presented by Matt Matticeand Alan Rosenfeld and facilitated by AmyShimamura, and a Hawai‘i internee’s storyAward winning cloisonné artist, KazukoInomata, once again shared her talentwith participants at her workshop onthe Japanese art of shippoyaki or enamel-ware.She has been teaching the art form for morethan 30 years. Inomata Sensei loves Hawai‘iand sharing with the people of our Islandsso much that she has been coming to holdclasses for 15 years. The Cultural Center isfortunate to be able to present thesespecialized classes to our members and thepublic. The next time she will be offeringclasses at the Cultural Center will be inAugust 20 and 21.day of remembranceFebruary 21February 19 & 20presented by Pat Nomura and facilitated byAllicyn Tasaka. A video, “Honouliuli: Hawai‘i’sHidden Internment Camp” was shown by RyanKawamoto of Kinetic Productions.Panel speakers (clockwise from upper left):Dennis Ogawa, Lillian Yajima, George Tanabeand Jane Komeiji.Cultural activity breakout sessions includedikebana by Lillian Yajima and the JapaneseWomen’s Society Foundation, Boy’s and Girl’sDay origami by the Cherry Blossom FestivalCourt, tea ceremony demonstrations by MarilynNaka, Misako Kurokawa and the Iolani Tea Clubfacilitated by Jayne Hirata Epstein, KodomoAsobi: Origami Koma & other games by CindyWong and Moanalua High School students,and a taiko demonstration by Kenny Endo andTaiko Center of the Pacific facilitated by KarenNakasone. Docents Betsy Sekiya, Janet Kanjaand Charles Furuya provided guided tours of theOkage Sama De exhibit. The event culminatedin a community bon dance led by Derrick Iwata.The event was co-sponsored by the JapaneseCultural Center of Hawaii and the JapaneseAmerican Citizens League, Honolulu Chapter.*This project/program is part of the Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations (ECHO), a collaborative education partnershipof museums and cultural institutions in Hawai‘i, Alaska, Massachusetts and Mississippi. Support is provided by the U.S. Department ofEducation, Office of Innovation and Improvement.Courtesy of Hawaii HeraldJCCH/Nippu Jiji Collection1985 Cherry Blossom Festival.viewing and how they have evolved intounique local festivals and practices. Italso looks at celebrations that take placeover the course of one’s life, from birthto graduation to weddings to yakudoshiand other special birthdays. There is asection on community celebra tions suchas business openings and openings oftemples, schools, and other communityinsti tutions. Finally, there is a sectionon histo rical and political celebrations,from anniversaries of historical events tocommemorations of impor tant communitymilestones.The exhibition also conveys how localJapanese culture has influenced—andhas been influenced by—the othercultures of Hawai‘i. Bon dance, for instance,has evolved from a Japanese religiousritual into a multi-ethnic festival enjoyedby all of the people of Hawai‘i. And today,local Japanese are much more likely tocelebrate the 4th of July and the bigUniversity of Hawai‘i football victory thanthe Emperor’s birthday like their Isseiancestors once did before the war.Colorful, vibrant, and ever-changing, ourcelebrations continue to illustrate wherewe’ve been and—if you look carefully—where we’re going.Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commercecontingent for the Aloha Week Parade,ca. 1950. By the early prewar years, localJapanese played vital roles in the AlohaWeek Parade and other festivals celebratedby all of Hawai‘i.12

AcchiKocchiHere & There, This & That cornernspirationsikebanaIManoa Waioli Lions ClubSun., January 17The Manoa Waioli Lions graciously welcomed LennyAndrew, Jane Kurahara and Betsy Young from theCultural Center who gave a 40-minute presentation onthe “State of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i /Vision for the Future” that also included a screening of“Honouliuli: Hawai‘i’s Hidden Internment Camp”, a shortversion of a video by Ryan Kawamoto to help promoteparticipation for the Feb. 21 “Day of Remembrance:Liberties and Culture, Suppressed but Revived” event.Members of the Lions club shared fascinating personalstories about Hawai‘i internees during WWII. The groupcontinues to be amazed by the number of still to beuncovered stories on the Hawai‘i internment experience.Nadine Nishioka, Betsy Young, Jane Kurahra, LennyAndrew, Rodney Loo and Melvin Nakamura enjoyedthe fellowship with the members of the Manoa WaioliLions Club.Daughters of the American RevolutionSat., January 23Volunteers from the Cultural Center Resource Centerwho share a passion for preserving history met with 30members of the Daughters of the American Revolution,Honolulu Chapter #375. Florence Sugimoto, Tats Hayashi,Jane Kurahara and Betsy Young spoke of their efforts tocollect oral histories, assist families to track their relativesin Japan and develop their genealogy, as well as relateinformation on the internment camps in Hawai‘i. TheDaughters of the American Revolution meet monthly andmaintain an excellent library for genealogy and historicalresearch. They are a non-profit membership organizationwith a mission to perpetuate the memory of the men andwomen who achieved American independence duringthe Revolutionary War through programs that promoteeducation, historical preservation and patriotism.Bidding FarewellAs we began the Year of the Tiger, Marisa Takahashi,our Public Relations/Membership Manager, bid usaloha on January 4. Her husband, Justin Amador,has an exciting new job as a TV producer in Austin,Texas. The opportunity came suddenly and theymade a decision to make the big move!Takahashi came to the Cultural Center inSeptember of 2008 having worked at HMSA asa Community & Public Relations Specialist andSalt Lake Community CenterMon., February 1Hot off the heels fromtheir presentation tothe Daughters of theAmerican Revolution,Florence Sugimoto, TatsHayashi, Jane Kuraharaand Betsy Young tooktheir presentationto the seniors at theSalt Lake CommunityCenter. More than 30seniors learned aboutthe Hawai‘i internmentcamp project whichbrought back manymemories and sharingof their experiences.Tats Hayashi, FlorenceSugimoto, Betsy Young andJane Kurahara gather at theSalt Lake Commu nity Centerfor their presentation to theSalt Lake seniors.Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in WaimeaMon., February 1, 2, 3Education Specialist Derrick Iwata visited with studentsof the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in Waimea andconducted a presentation on the effects of WWII onJapanese culture in Hawai‘i. The presentation included ashort video on the interment of the Japanese in Hawai‘i,a taiko lesson, yukata dressing demonstration and abon dance instruction and demonstration. Membersof the Hilo Meisho-in Tsukikage Odori Kai and the HiloTaiko Club assisted in the presentation. The presentationfinale culminated with a combination of the studentsthat learned how to play the taiko with those that weredressed in yukata dancing to the Fukushima Ondo.Iwata also held two Discovery Box presentations for theJapanese level 2 and 3 students.Derrick Iwata with students of the Hawai‘i PreparatoryAcademy in yukata and ready to bon dance.KITV4 as a news reporter and producer groundedby TV experience in San Francisco. She fit rightin and started off her first few weeks gearing upfor the Celebration of Leadership AchievementDinner and preparing the Legacies newsletter.She did a terrific job for us and we will miss her.The Cultural Center ‘Ohana sends our best wishesto Marisa and Justin!Ikebana 1 uSogetsu byNancy FujitaIkebana 3 uSogetsu byConnie Yoshiot Ikebana 2Toin Misho byLillian Yanot Ikebana 4Ikenobo byKazuko Yoza13

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iMembership benefitsGolf BenefitsHawaii Prince Golf Club*20% off merchandise in the Pro Shop and adiscounted price of Weekday/Weekend $42/$55,from regular Kama‘aina price of $52/$65respectively [Oahu]Kapalua Plantation Golf Course20% discount off Kama‘aina greens andcart fees at The Plantation Course at Kapalua,non-sale retail goods in The Plantation CourseShop at Kapalua and one spa treatment at thenew Kapalua Spa [Maui]Luana Hills Country Club10% off green fees [Oahu]Makalei Golf Club2 for 1 green fees (kama‘aina rate only)[Hawai‘i]Olomana Golf Links20% off Pro Shop items (some restrictionsapply) and a member special rate of $37 onweekday golf and $45 on weekend golf [Oahu]Pearl Country Club20% discount off of regularly priced apparelin the pro shop [Oahu]Poipu Bay Golf Course$55 + tax green fee [Kauai]Pro-Am Golf Shop20% off retail price on all items, except golfballs & items already on sale [Honolulu]Pukalani Country Club4 players for the price of 3 (not validfrom January to March) [Maui]Retail BenefitsThe Art Board30% off custom picture framing [Honolulu]BASKETS, etcetera by Nancy10% discount [Kaneohe]Hakubundo10% off (except CD/DVD/magazines) [Honolulu]Morning Glory15% off at the Mililani location only [Mililani]Nuimono10% off all merchandise except consignmentmerchandise [Honolulu]Security Alarm Shop10% off all merchandise [Honolulu, Pearl City]Shirokiya*10% off any day [Honolulu]Restaurant BenefitsHakone, Hawaii Prince HotelWaikiki*20% off buffet menu [Honolulu]Naniwa-Ya Ramen10% off purchase [Honolulu]Prince Court, Hawaii Prince HotelWaikiki*20% off buffet menu [Honolulu]Current Partnership/Program-Related Benefits$3 discount for Kenny Endo’s 35th anniversaryconcert on June 11 at Hawaii Theatre.Taiko Center of the Pacific event.$5 off Japanese Calligraphy by Sensei HiromiPeterson.Discount on kimono dressing at our New Year’s‘Ohana Festival, Kodomo no Hi and Shichi Go San.Specialty Services BenefitsBay View Mini PuttBuy 1 get 1 free 18-hole round ofminiature golf (limit 1 free round per JCCHcard presented) [Kaneohe]Brian Y. Sato$25 discount on portrait sessions for JCCHmembers 65 and older [call 945-7633 for moreinformation]Dean Kashiwabara PhysicalTherapyFree initial consultation [Honolulu]Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki10% off regular menu items for catering events[Honolulu]Hawaii Senior Life EnrichmentAssociation & Honolulu ShogiClub10% off $40 initiation fee & 10% offyearly $20 Honolulu Shogi Club fee [Honolulu]Jujube Holistic ClinicFree consultation & 10% off fromservice/products [Honolulu]MA – noa Grand Ballroom*10% off (up to $100) on food catered[Honolulu]Masaki Auto10% discount (up to $50 off, not validwith other promotions) [Honolulu]Masako Formals10% off kimono dressing & picture taking[Honolulu]Occidental Underwritersof HawaiiSpecial discounts on insurance[Honolulu]Pacific Resource Realty Inc.$500 to $7,500 closing cost credit; JCCH memberpurchases property with 3% cooperatingbrokerage fee; Sale and purchases over $1.5million subject to review for further discount.Subject to restrictions* (Please call 721-7507or email roysekiguchi@gmail.com for moreinformation) [Honolulu]Panda TravelCorporate rates on inter nationaltravel [Honolulu]Quality Health & FitnessIntro offer: $45 per session with a5 session package for $225 ($400 value) or10% off on any other packages, 20% off on anysupplement by dot fit [Honolulu]Taira ChiropracticComplimentary consultation and50% off initial examination [Honolulu]JCCH BenefitsFree one-year admission to the JCCHHistorical Gallery exhibit Okage Sama De.Free subscription to the JCCH newsletterLegacies.10% off items in the JCCH Gift Shop.*20% off non-commercial translation servicesat the JCCH Resource Center.50% off session fee for Kumihimo CraftWorkshops.Discounts on selected JCCH programs, events,cultural classes, workshops and seminars.Invitations to special events and votingprivileges.* Some restrictions may apply.14

Board of DirectorsNomination NoticeMembership/Donation applicationMembership questions? Please call (808) 945-7633, ext. 30or email membership@jcch.comDear Members,The Bylaws of the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i (Cultural Center)provides for a Board of Directorsconsisting of 19 directors. Five directorsare serving terms that expire on June30, 2010 and are being re-nominated:David Erdman, Gordon Kagawa,Wayne Kamitaki, Curt Otaguro andNeil Takekawa. Also, Director WayneMuraoka has opted not to be renominated.Director Susan Yamadahas served her maximum six-year termlimit on the Board and is therefore noteligible to serve the remaining twoyears of her current three-year term.The Board of Directors, acting uponnominations made by its BoardGovernance Committee pursuantto section 4.3(b) of the Bylaws,recommends the election of thefollowing members to fill the vacancies:Renominated Directors to servethree (3) year terms:DAVID ERDMAN President & CEO,PacRim Marketing Group. (Term expiringJune 30, 2013.)WAYNE KAMITAKI President, BFS Inc.Hilo Office (Big Island Representative).(Term expiring June 30, 2013; however,Mr. Kamitaki will have served his maximumsix consecutive years on the Boardon December 31, 2011. Therefore, Mr.Kamitaki will serve until December 31,2011. Thereupon, the Board will appointa successor to fill his unexpired termuntil the next election of Directors.)GORDON KAGAWA President & CEO,Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii(Term expiring June 30, 2013.)CURT OTAGURO Executive VicePresident and Manager, Card ServicesGroup - First Hawaiian Bank. (Termexpiring June 30, 2013.)NEIL TAKEKAWA Consultant (formerlyVice President Sales & Marketing, HawaiiSuperferry) (Term expiring June 30, 2013.)NEW DIRECTORS:BRENNON MORIOKA, PhD (Appointedby the Board to complete the twoyearremaining term of Director SusanYamada; Term expiring June 30, 2012).Director, State of Hawai‘i Departmentof Transportation. Appointed in 2007after serving three years as DeputyDirector. A licensed Engineer in Hawai‘iand California, he was formerly a SeniorGeotechnical Engineer and ProjectManager for URS Corp. in the Honoluluoffice. He serves on the IndustryAdvisory Committee for the UH Collegeof Engineering and is a member of theHawai‘i Section of the American Societyof Civil Engineers.BONNY AMEMIYA (To serve a threeyearterm; Term expiring June 30, 2013).Director of Finance for Anheuser-BuschSales of Hawai‘i, a position that she hasheld for 14 years. She serves as theSecretary/Treasurer of the Hawai‘i FoodIndustry Association; member and Treasurerof University of Hawai‘i’s AhahuiKoa Anuenue; Treasurer of Aloha Harvest;and Past President of Financial ExecutivesInternational, Hawai‘i Chapter.Only if additional nominations are madeby petition will an election ballot besent to you. Nominations may be madeby a written petition signed by not lessthan 15 Voting Members accompaniedby a written assent of the nominee,pursuant to Section 4.3(b) of theBylaws. In the event that there are noadditional nominees by way of timelywritten petition, then the nominationsshall be closed and nominees listedabove shall be deemed elected withoutfurther action to be taken by the VotingMembers. All nominees must qualifyas regular members of the JapaneseCultural Center of Hawai‘i.If you intend to petition for anomination, please obtain a form at theCultural Center office or call LeianneFujimura, Administrative Assistant at(808) 945-7633, Ext. 29. The completedpetition form must be submittedthrough mail or in person to the CulturalCenter office at 2454 South BeretaniaStreet, Honolulu, HI 96826 no later than4 p.m. on March 23, 2010.Sincerely,Susan YamadaChairman of the BoardJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i15MARCH 2010 (Membership benefits are for one year and non-transferable)Yes, we/I want to become amemBER LEGACY MEMBERcorporate MEMBER DONORMembership$ 15 Student (with ID)$ 35 Individual$ 50 FamilyLEGACY MEMBERSHIP$1,000 Legacy (Individual Lifetime Membership)CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP$ 100 Non-Profit$ 250 Supporting Business$ 500 Premier Corporate$ 1,000 Imperial CorporateIf New or Renewing:Membership # ___________________________________Expires _________________________________________Name __________________________________________Address ________________________________________City ____________________________________________State ______________________ Zip _________________Home Phone # ___________________________________Work Phone # ___________________________________Email ___________________________________________FOR Gift Membership ONLY:Name (of Recipient) _______________________________Address ________________________________________City ____________________________________________State ______________________ Zip _________________Home Phone # ___________________________________Work Phone # ___________________________________Email ___________________________________________FOR FAMILY Membership (2 People ONLY):Please indicate the name of the second member below:( Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. ) ______________________________Relation (to member) _____________________________In addition to my membership, enclosed ismy tax-deductible contribution of $ _______________in support of JCCH programs and activities.TOTAL: $ ____________________Please send payment to2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826Check enclosed, payable to the JCCHCharge to my: VISA MasterCardCard # ______________________________________Exp. _________________________________________Signature ____________________________________

2009–2010BOARD OF DIRECTORSChairman of the BoardSusan YamadaTreasurer/Vice ChairLee MoriwakiSecretary/Vice ChairRonald UshijimaVice ChairSusan EichorVice ChairWayne MuraokaVice ChairTyler TokiokaAt-Large DirectorsDonn AriyoshiDavid ErdmanGlenn InouyeGordon KagawaWayne KamitakiHawai‘i RepresentativeMichele SunaharaLoudermilkEric MiuraKaua‘i RepresentativeLance MizumotoKen NiimuraCurt OtaguroKyoko KimuraMaui RepresentativeNeil TakekawaChristine YanoBOARD OF GOVERNORSChairmanSusan KitsuVice ChairYvonne LauMembersDavid AsanumaRaymond FujinoBen FukumotoDenise HayashiCharlyn Honda MasiniRich HosodaDennis IharaBarbara IshidaJane KomeijiAkemi KurokawaSusan La VineKathryn MatayoshiMichael MurakoshiDeborah NakagawaDawn NakagawaLori OkazakiRyan OkunagaRicky ShimokawaLisa ShozuyaRattana SoubandithBrian SuzukiJill SuzukiJustin TakakiGeorge TanabeRobyn TitcombGlenn WakaiMark YamadaBetsy Young2454 South Beretania StreetHonolulu, HI 96826NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. PostagePaidHonolulu, HIPermit No. 891at a glance Japanese Cultur al Center of Hawai‘iUPCOMING EVENTSFRIDAY, SATURDAY,SUNDAY, MARCH 12-14Outreach • Honolulu FestivalCultural Center STAFFPresident &Executive DirectorLenny Yajima Andrewandrew@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 23Chief Operating Officer/Director Of Development& CommunicationsAllicyn Hikida Tasakatasaka@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 22Director Of Finance& AdministrationCaroline Okiharaokihara@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 33Director Of ProgramDevelopmentBrian Niiyaniiya@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 32Gallery ManagerChristy Takamunetakamune@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 39Gift Shop ManagerBarbara Ishidainfo@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 43Volunteers CoordinatorJennifer Sekivolunteers@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 35Education SpecialistDerrick Iwataiwata@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 25Gallery & Gift ShopAssistantSuann CHENgallery@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 39Administrative Assistant& Accounting ClerkLeianne Fujimurafujimura@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 29Administrative AssistantMichelle Miyashiromiyashiro@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 30resource center Assistantnicolita (nicki) garcesresource.center@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 42Staff EmeritaeJane KuraharaBetsy YoungResource Centerresource.center@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 42Gallery & Gift Shopgallery@jcch.com(808) 945-7633, Ext. 39SUNDAY, MAY 2Event • Kodomo no Hi:Keiki Fun Fest/Going GreenTHURSDAY, APRIL 8Event • Taste of MarukaiSATURDAY, JUNE 5Workshop • Hawai‘i InternmentTeacher Workshop & PublicProgram on KauaiSATURDAY, APRIL 17–FRIDAY, JUNE 18Exhibit • Celebration!: The Evolutionof Japanese Celebration in Hawai‘iSATURDAY, MAY 15Outreach • 9th Annual Maui Matsuri