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upcomingeventsShippoyaki WorkshopShippoyaki WorkshopFriday, August 16 • 1:00 pm–4:00 pmSaturday, August 17 • 9:00 am–12:00 pm;1:00 pm–4:00 pm (Two Classes)JCCH Community Gallery• $15 for JCCH members• $20 for non-membersIn addition to registration fees, students pay$5 for materials to Inomata Sensei on the dayof the workshop.Come and learn the exciting Japanese art ofenameling during the Shippoyaki Workshopled by award-winning enamel and cloisonnéartist, Kazuko Inomata Sensei at the CulturalCenter. Inomata, who is from Osaka, Japan,is a member of the Japan Cloisonné ArtistsAssociation and has taught the art form formore than 30 years throughout Japan andin Hawai‘i. Students will learn how to maketheir own one-of-a-kind ornamental pieces—such as pendants, pill box covers, broochesand purse hangers/hooks—in which variouscolors of enamel are used to produce uniquedesigns on a base of metal or ceramic object.For more information or to sign up, pleasecontact Derrick Iwata at 945-7633 Ext. 25or visit our website at www.jcch.com todownload a registration form.Classical Japanese Drumming Lecture/DemonstrationWednesday, August 21 • 6:00 pmJCCH Community GalleryFree admissionJoin us for a special demonstration featuringclassical Japanese drumming and other formsof music by four artists. On Wednesday,August 21, the Japanese Cultural Center ofHawai‘i welcomes you to a special event toexperience and learn more about this genreof music. Hear from professional kabukimusician Saburo Mochizuki, contemporarytaiko solo artist Yuu Ishizuka, NagautaShamisen player Akiko Miura and taiko artistKenny Endo.Japanese Drumming: Yuu IshizukaThis event is presented by JCCH and TaikoArts Center and funded in part by the Mayor’sOffice on Culture and the Arts and AquaResorts. The event is free and open to thepublic. For more information, please contactAudrey Kaneko at (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28.JCCH Member Discount—CLASSICAL & CONTEMPORARY TAIKO CONCERTFriday, August 23 • 7:30 pmOrvis AuditoriumUniversity of Hawai‘i Campus2411 Dole StreetA unique concert featuring Saburo Mochizuki,kabuki musician and original member ofSukeroku Taiko (one of the most influentialtaiko groups world-wide); Yuu Ishizuka, one ofthe top taiko soloists in Tokyo, shamisen, andKenny Endo Taiko Ensemble. Mochizuki is oneof Endo’s teachers. Not to be missed!$25.00: General Admission$20.00: Military, Seniors (65+), UH Facultyand staff, and JCCH members$15.00: Youth to age 17, UH studentsTickets: http://taikoarts.brownpapertickets.comFor more information, call (808) 737-7236.Author’s Day at JCCH—Today’s Thought—Rev. Paul Osumi:the Man and his Message byNorman OsumiSaturday, August 24 • 1:00 pm–4:00 pmJCCH Community GalleryToday’s Thought—Rev. Paul Osumi: the Manand his Message is based on the life ofRev. Paul Osumi, who also authored thepopular daily column, Today’s Thought,in the Honolulu Advertiser for over 35 years.“After my father passed away in 1996, manypeople asked me about writing a book with hisinspirational sayings,” said Norman Osumi.“Hopefully, this book will continue to helppeople with their daily lives as it did years ago.”The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ispleased to host this special presentation andadvance purchase event by Norman H. Osumi.An Evening withJesse KuhauluaToday’s Thought—Rev. Paul Osumi: the Manand his Message, captures Rev. Osumi’s lifefrom immigration to his World War II arrestand internment, to his post-war life as aminister in churches across Hawai‘i. NormanOsumi tells the story from a son’s perspectiveand includes his father’s inspirationalmessages, daily thoughts and sermons givenover his lifetime.“It does not matter if you are young or old,rich or poor, male or female, all races andreligions—my father’s inspirational sayingswere universal. If by reading this book, theycan gain some insight to live a better life,I will be happy,” Osumi said.Osumi will share his thoughts behind thisbook and will be available for book signingfollowing the event. The book price is $17.95;$15.00 for JCCH members. At this event,every book purchase will include a copy ofToday’s Thought Volume I. JCCH memberswho would like to order a copy of the bookmay contact the Gift Shop at (808) 945-7633Ext. 43 or via email at takamune@jcch.com.An Evening with Jesse KuhauluaFriday, August 30 • 5:00 pmJCCH Community Gallery4:30 pm: JCCH Members Only5:00 pm: Doors Open to General Public5:15 pm: Talk Story and autograph/photo sessionSumo legend, Jesse Kuhaulua, makes a specialvisit to JCCH on Friday, August 30. Cometalk story with Kuhaulua, a sumo wrestler andthe first foreign-born riskishi to win the topdivision championship. Kuhaulua was giventhe name Takamiyama (high lofty mountain).After his retirement, he became the firstforeign-born wrestler to take charge of a sumotraining stable, the Azumazeki stable, in 1986.At this event, Jesse will be available forautographs and picture taking opportunities.4
Okinawan Festival Peace Day: Sadako Sasaki crane Shichi Go San New Year’s ‘Ohana FestivalThere will also be a silent auction highlightingTakamiyama vintage memorabilia. Proceedsfrom this silent auction will benefit theJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s programsand services. This event is free and open tothe public.For more information, contact ChristyTakamune at (808) 945-7633 Ext. 39 or emailtakamune@jcch.com.31st Annual Okinawan Festival“Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha”Saturday, August 31 • 9:00 am–6:00 pmKapiolani ParkSunday, September 1 • 9:00 am–4:00 pmKapiolani ParkThe Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iis pleased to once again participate inthe upcoming Okinawan Festival held atKapiolani Park. Please visit our booth locatedin the Cultural Tent and all JCCH memberswill receive a special gift.Attracting more than 50,000 visitors annually,the Okinawan Festival has become thepremiere annual event of the Hawaii UnitedOkinawa Association (HUOA). Proceedsfrom the festival support HUOA’s missionof preserving, promoting and sharing theOkinawan culture.For more information on the festival,please visit the festival website atwww.okinawanfestival.com.Sadako Sasaki Crane DedicationCeremonies on Peace DaySaturday, September 21 • 9:00 amWorld War II Valor in the Pacific NationalMonument at Pearl HarborThe World War II Valor in the Pacific NationalMonument at Pearl Harbor, the Pacific HistoricParks and representatives from the Japanesecommunity have announced the permanentexhibition of one of Sadako Sasaki’s papercranes will be unveiled and dedicated onSaturday, September 21.“The new exhibit will include a presentationon the Occupation of Japan, the San FranciscoPeace Treaty ending the Pacific War and theoutcomes from the conflict,” said NationalPark Service Superintendent Paul DePrey.“This crane will symbolize the hope thatpeace can grow amid destruction and thatcombatants in war are not the only casualties.”The family of Sadako Sasaki gifted one of herpaper cranes to the National Park Service tobe permanently displayed at the World War IIValor in the Pacific Memorial at Pearl Harbor.In accepting the gift, the National ParkService and Pacific Historic Parks have made acommitment to preserve and publicly displaySadako’s delicate paper crane for visitors.In addition to the custom-designed displaycase, the exhibit will include information onSadako’s story, the significance of the origamicrane and her hope for peace.The Sadako Crane Project in Hawai‘i was led bythe Hiroshima Hawai‘i Sister State Committee,Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i and theJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.In addition to building the permanent exhibit,the funds raised will also be used to produceJapanese-English bilingual materials andsupport travel for Sadako Sasaki’s brother andnephew to attend the dedication ceremonies.Contributions to support educational activitiesof the Sadako Sasaki crane exhibit continue tobe accepted by JCCH or may be sent directlyto the Pacific Historic Parks, 94-1187 Ka UkaBoulevard, Waipahu, HI 96797. Please note thatyour donation is for the Sadako Crane Project.Shichi Go San: Keiki Kimono DressingSunday, November 17 • 9:00 am–3:00 pmMānoa BallroomShichi Go San, literally translated as “seven,five, three,” stems from the Meiji Era(1868–1912) when parents brought theirkimono-clad children—girls, ages threeand seven; and boys, age three and five—to Shintō shrines and prayed for theirchildren to have long and prosperous lives.Today, this coming-of-age custom hasevolved to encompass all children regardlessof their age.Children can dress up in elegant kimonoand zōri (sandals) and capture the daywith a professional photograph at thistraditional event.Kimono Dressing by Masako FormalsPhotography by King Photo Service, Inc.• $65 per JCCH Member*• $80 per non-member* Individual Members receive a 20% discount—one $65 slot; Family Members receivetwo $65 slots.For more information or to register, pleasecontact Derrick Iwata at 945-7633 Ext. 25or visit our website at www.jcch.com todownload a registration form.21st Annual New Year’s ‘Ohana FestivalSunday, January 19, 201410:00 am–4:00 pmJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i/Mō‘ili‘ili FieldWe are excited to announce the date of the21st Annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival!In 2014, we have moved the date of thepopular event back a week and hope allof you will join us on Sunday, January 19,2014 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.This festival has become well-known inthe community as one of the iconic must-doevents of the year. Everything from culturalperformances and demonstrations to avariety of food from around the world,crafts, and activities for the entire family.This event is not to be missed!If you are interested in taking part in theNew Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, please contactTimothy Ho at (808) 945-7633 Ext. 22or email ho@jcch.com. For the mostupdated information on the event, followus on Facebook or visit our website atwww.jcch.com.5
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