Legacies - Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

LEGACIESHonoring our heritage. Embracing our diversity. Sharing our future.Legacies is a QUARTERLY publication of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826winter 2013 | VOL. 19, no . 1Silent Heroes of Hawai‘iWorld War II Internment Camps in Hawai‘iBy Wayne James Rapozo(Note: Wayne Rapozo firstvisited the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i in September2012 and in November, heaccompanied JCCH on its searchto locate the former site ofthe Kalaheo Stockade, Kaua‘i’sWorld War II confinement site.Rapozo was born and raisedon Kaua‘i. He currently lives inLondon and practices law for aninternational law firm. Duringlaw school in the United States,he was a Murakami Scholar,a fund established by a memberof the 100th Infantry Battalion.)Betsy Young and Wayne Rapozo are looking at what could be the remains of a foundation for military facilities nearthe site of the Kalaheo Stockade.Ryan Kawamoto, Kinetic ProductionsThe 70th anniversary of Hawai‘i’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team is coming up in 2013. We are rightfully reminded of thebravery, sacrifice and sense of purpose that its members and the members of its brother units, the 100th Infantry Battalionand the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) displayed during the battles of World War II and by their subsequent successful livesin Hawai‘i and the continental United States following the war. 2013 is a bittersweet year and a time for reflection as manyveterans take inventory of what the events in and around the war meant to them, Hawai‘i and the notion of being American.In 2013, it would also be right and just to honor membersof a fighting unit that fought alongside the 442nd, 100th andMIS, but that has had a relatively silent existence. At times,I fear, they may have felt a sense of shame for what was,nonetheless, an unparalleled display of loyalty and courageand an unwarranted test of their character and loyalty. DuringWorld War II, many Hawai‘i residents of Japanese ancestrywere unjustly held as prisoners in internment camps. Theyfought a quiet battle for the right to be given respect anddignity in Hawai‘i nei and America. They fought for dignity intheir own homeland. They are a fighting unit, and we shouldhonor the internees of these military internment camps fortheir sacrifice and for their contribution to values that are veryimportant in Hawai‘i and the country.Ironically and exceptionally, some internees were held ascaptives in American military administered camps whilsttheir sons, nephews, and brothers fought for their countryon the battlegrounds of Europe, fought for the idea of whatit means to be an American citizen, fought for the notionof being kama‘āina and fought for their family honor. It isuniversally understood that their sons joined the military withthe blessing and encouragement of their families held captive.The soldiers and internees were fighting different types ofcontinued on page 4

2013 Day of Remembrance:Reflections on the Past, Relevancy for the FutureSave the Date!Sunday, February 101:00 pm - 2:30 pmJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iManoa Grand BallroomFebruary 10, 2013 will be commemoratedas a Day of Remembrance inHonolulu at an afternoon publicprogram in the Manoa Grand Ballroom.It will be a time of remembrance andreflection on the unique experienceof Japanese and Japanese Americansliving in Hawai‘i who were selectivelyrounded up and detained in one of 13confinement sites in Hawai‘i. JCCHprogram organizers also say thatthe Honolulu Day of Remembranceprogram will offer a time to reflecton the relevancy of the JapaneseAmerican wartime experience forfuture generations.“It’s been 70 years since the openingof the Honouliuli confinement site,and yet, we are still uncoveringHonouliuli’s history and theexperience of Japanese who were heldcaptive there,” said Jane Kurahara,JCCH staff associate. “We need tounderstand what happened, but wealso want to explore the relevancyof our history, the lessons learned andwhy it’s important for us to understandthis history.”The question, “why is the Day ofRemembrance important today?” willbe examined from four perspectives—an educator, civil rights leader,legislator, and a student’s point ofview. The program will also featurethe 25-minute classroom adaptationof the film The Untold Story: Internmentof Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i.The program is hosted by theJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iand co-sponsored by the JapaneseAmerican Citizens League—HonoluluChapter and the Honolulu JapaneseJunior Chamber of Commerce.The Day of Remembrance is commemoratedannually on February 19.In 1942, on February 19, PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt signed intolaw, Executive Order 9066 which ledthe way for the military to exclude,roundup and imprison persons ofJapanese ancestry living on the westcoast. Following the program, therewill be refreshments and educationaldisplays in the Teruya Courtyard.For more information on Day ofRemembrance in Hawai‘i, please checkour website www.jcch.com or call(808) 945-7633.Fred Korematsu Day in Hawai‘i on January 30, 2013R.H. Lodge2454 South Beretania StreetHonolulu, HI 96826tel: (808) 945-7633fax: (808) 944-1123email: info@jcch.comwebsite: www.jcch.comFollow us on Facebook,Twitter and YouTubeOFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.GALLERY HOURSMonday–Saturday10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.RESOURCE CENTER HOURSTuesday–Friday10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Saturday10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.(or by appointment from1:00 – 4:00 p.m.)GIFT SHOP HOURSMonday–Saturday10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.The Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘iwill join togetherwith World War IIValor in thePacific NationalMonument,University ofHawai‘i WilliamS. RichardsonSchool of Law,AmericanImmigrationCouncil, Japanese American CitizensLeague—Honolulu Chapter, Hawai‘iCouncil for the Humanities, State ofHawai‘i Department of Education,Social Studies Program, Hawai‘iState Bar Association Committee onCivics Education, Korematsu Institutefor Civil Rights & Education,Fred T. Korematsu Center for Lawand Equality (Seattle University LawSchool), and Sons and Daughters ofthe 442nd Regimental Combat Teamon January 30, 2013 to commemorateFred Korematsu Day in Hawai‘i.Events are planned in the morning andevening to encourage students and thecommunity to contemplate and discussthe lessons learned from Korematsu’sWorld War II incarceration. Thedocumentary, Of Civil Wrongs andRights: the Fred Korematsu Story, willbe shown at Arizona Memorial Theaterat the World War II Valor in the PacificNational Monument. The 12:30 p.m.and 1:30 p.m. screenings are free andopen to the public. Seating is limited.Fred Korematsu’s daughter, Karen,will be present at the Arizona MemorialTheater to engage the audience inunderstanding her father’s experiences.In the evening, the public is invitedto a discussion at 5:30 pm in theManoa Grand Ballroom at theJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.In attendance will be: GovernorNeil Abercrombie, State SenatorWill Espero, Karen Korematsu,professor of law and social justice,Eric Yamamoto, Bill Kaneko whohelped local Japanese obtain redressafter being evicted from their homesafter the bombing of Pearl Harbor,distinguished leader and memberof 442nd Regimental Combat TeamTed Tsukiyama, and Helene Minehira,who as a young Japanese-Americangirl was one of the 136 individualswho were forced from their homesin Pu‘uloa and sent to Honouliulion O‘ahu.Mission Statement:To be a vibrant resource,strengthening our diverse communityby educating present andfuture generations in the evolvingJapanese American experiencein Hawai‘i. We do this throughrelevant programming, meaningfulcommunity service andinnovative partnerships thatenhance the understanding andcelebration of our heritage,culture and love of the land.To guide us in this work we drawfrom the values found in ourJapanese American traditions andthe spirit of Aloha.2

Happy New Year to JCCH Friends and Family!As we ring in the New Year, I want tobegin with words of gratitude to all JCCHmembers, volunteers, board of directorsand staff for your generous support,friendship and many contributions to theJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.I am especially honored to work with ateam of dedicated staff. It is the staff who works to ensurethat the Cultural Center operates efficiently and remainsfinancially healthy. It is the staff who supports the NewYear’s ‘Ohana Festival, Children’s Day, and the specialexhibitions in the Community Gallery. They keep theGift Shop operating Monday through Saturday, processmemberships, promote the center, manage the historicalarchives in the Resource Center and organize publicprograms like The Untold Story and the Japanese BuddhistTemple tours of Honolulu. Working hand-in-hand withthe staff are volunteers, like our volunteer staff associates,Jane Kurahara and Betsy Young, along with a cadre of200 volunteers.Collectively, we are the JCCH team. We warmly invite youto join us in our 2013 programs and activities at the centerin Honolulu and please come see us when we visit you inKaua‘i, Maui, Hilo and Kona in the coming year.Shinnen Akemashite Omedetō Gozaimasu.Carole HayashinoPresident and Executive DirectorAs we reflect on 2012, we have much to celebrate.President and Executive Director CaroleHayashino has brought a renewed energyand focus to the Japanese Cultural Centerof Hawai‘i, its staff and volunteers.We began the year with another successfulNew Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, launchedour new publication Family Torn Apart:The Internment Story of the Otokichi Ozaki Family, kickedoff our year-long 25th anniversary celebration withthe opening of the newly renovated historical galleryOkage Sama De, educated hundreds of school childrenand various organizations, presented a number ofoutstanding exhibitions, public programs, cultural classesand special events.The festivities of our 25th anniversary continuedthroughout the year and included a gala honoring theHonolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Ron Ushijima,Raymond and Betsy Sekiya, Jane Kurahara, and BetsyYoung. They helped make the center what it is today andembody the values for which JCCH was founded.Recently we debuted The Untold Story: Internment ofJapanese Americans in Hawai‘i to two sold out screeningsat the 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival and aswell as an additional screening at the Palace Theatre inHilo. The center also sold out two additional showingsat the Consolidated Ward Theatres on November 10.Thank you to our film’s sponsors Japanese AmericanConfinement Sites Grant Program National Park Service,Island Insurance Foundation, The Wallace AlexanderGerbode Foundation and the Japanese American CitizensLeague—Honolulu Chapter, for making the film possibleand for helping us all to remember that while Hawai‘isits in the middle of the Pacific we were not isolated fromthe injustices experienced by our fellow citizens on themainland during World War II.It has been a great year and soon we will be celebratingthe Year of the Snake, with our New Year’s ‘Ohana Festivalon Sunday, January 13.On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish all of youShinnen Akemashite Omedetō Gozaimasu as we lookforward to an exciting 2013.Mahalo,Tyler TokiokaChairman of the Board3

Internment Camps continued from page 1wars but fighting for the same principles.and the combined legacy should, andI think will, go down in history aspowerful testament to the idea of beingAmerican and one of the cornerstonesof being kama‘āina. I think they all knewthe significance of what was at stake:(1) that in the United States, citizenshipis different from ethnicity and thatcultural pride and related cultural valuesare not inconsistent with butrather support the virtues thatgo with being an Americancitizen; and (2) that in multiculturalHawai‘i, havingrespect for one’s heritagewhilst having a shared senseof responsibility over civicsociety and Hawai‘i’s legacy isconsistent with and part of therichness of being kama‘āina,literally a child of the land.But by enduring this captivity,by their sons fightingfor America, and—mostimportantly—by remainingin this country to build and,more aptly, rebuild theirlives anew after the war, theyconfirmed— unsurprisinglybut still remarkably — their belief inthe idea of being American, their wishto be part of civic life in Hawai‘i, andtheir desire to make Hawai‘i nei andthe United States their home. Theymade Hawai‘i and the United States abetter place. Whilst there is not a medalfor the path that the internees took,finding and documenting each andevery internment camp in Hawai‘i is ourduty as Americans to serve as a propertribute to the internees. If the interneesallow us, this is their medal from agrateful community wanting the truth,the acknowledgment and the memoryfor us and our children. We honor thebattleground where the internees foughta different kind and very challengingbattle. They fought prejudice. Theyfought the arbitrary use of power. Theyfought for the rights of citizens andlawful contributing members of societyto have the protection and respect oftheir sovereign and of their fellow men.They fought for inclusion and dignity inone’s own home land.These internment sites in Hawai‘i are astark reminder of the sacrifice that a fewmade for many others and for a largerset of principles: loyalty, duty, and civicmindedness are not attributes tied to(left to right): JCCH Staff Associate Betsy Young, Wayne Rapozo, andJCCH President and Executive Director Carole Hayashino in Kaua‘i ona search for the Kalaheo Stockade.biology or ethnicity but to core commonprinciples that define a community andthe actual deeds, shared commitmentand common aspirations of membersof that community. Like their sons onthe battlefields of Europe, the interneesstood for the idea that Americancitizenship is based on principle; it isbased on adherence to a set of valuesand actions in support of these valuesin the course of civic society.In multi-cultural Hawai‘i, we all drawupon a broad range of cultures whereimmigrants built civic society aroundthe legacy of the Hawaiian kingdomand working with the native Hawaiiancommunity. This civic society is adelicate but beautiful balance wherethere is not a majority cultural groupand where respect and consensusare cornerstones of life. Our abilityto be kama‘āina and to be proud ofwho we are traces back to many things.And one of these defining things is thecollective contribution made by the442nd, 100th, MIS, and the internees.They made it possible to keep anduphold the duality of being kama‘āinaand being American citizens.Although I live in London now, I grewup on Kaua‘i. The Japanese communitywas very much a part of lifeon Kaua‘i and my life as well.Having had the pleasure ofworking with JCCH andthe Japanese community inHawai‘i, I have thought aboutthe internment camps and theirsignificance. In my childhood,there was faint discussion ofRyan Kawamoto, Kinetic Productionsthe issue but it was generallykept quiet. Telling the storyof internment camps in thecontinental U.S. and the greatattention given to the movieSchindler’s List has prompteda more sustained inquiry intoHawai‘i’s intern ment campsand their history.We owe a debt to the internees.We owe to them, to Hawai‘i andto America to go about tellingthe story of the internment camps in themost respectful way. Each person placedin an internment camp in Hawai‘i, as amatter of principle and conscious, foughtalongside the 442nd RCT, MIS and the100th Battalion. We know the interneesdid not ask for this. They did not askfor the burden. They did not ask to beheroes. As usual, those that are definingheroes are not seeking to be heroes: theyjust are who they are, just doing whatthey do, when faced with extraordinarycircumstances. So it is right and properthat we honor the prisoners detainedin Hawai‘i’s internment camps. AsAmericans, we owe them for helpingdefine citizenship and its privilegesbased on principle, allegiance, deedsand not ethnicity. Because of these fourbattle groups, we in Hawai‘i can be whowe are. That is about as pono as it gets.4

eventrewindThe Untold Story:Internment of JapaneseAmericans in Hawai‘iPremieres in HonoluluAfter years of researching and compilingthe stories of the Hawai‘i internmentexperience, the long-awaited full-lengthdocumentary The Untold Story:Internment of Japanese Americans inHawai‘i premiered in Honolulu to fivesold-out crowds.The first three screenings were part ofthe 2012 Fall Hawai‘i InternationalFilm Festival. The first two public(left to right): Jane Kurahara, executive producer, Ryan Kawamoto,film director, Betsy Young, executive producer, and Carole Hayashino,executive producer at the Hawai‘i International Film Festivalworld premiere of The Untold Story on October 14.screenings were held on October 14 and16 at the Dole Cannery Regal Theaters.On October 18, schools were invitedto a special screening at the Pearl CityCultural Center. A group from JCCHattended the school screening at theauditorium that was also filled to capacity.The positive feedbackfrom attendees and thebig demand for additionalscreenings prompted thecenter to hold an additionalHonolulu screening inNovember. After thatscreening quickly sold outto a capacity 490 people, anadditional screening, whichalso sold out, was added.While the story of the massinternment of JapaneseAmericans in California,Oregon and Washingtonhas been well documented, very littleis known about the Hawai‘i interneesand the confinement sites located inHawai‘i. This is the first full-lengthdocumentary to chronicle this untoldstory in Hawai‘i’s history.The 25-minute version of the filmwill be shown at the upcoming Dayof Remembrance event on Sunday,February 10 in the Manoa GrandBallroom from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm.There will a be another screening ofthe full-length version on Saturday,February 16 at 9:00 am at theConsolidated Ward 16 Theatres aswell as screenings on Maui, Kaua‘i,and Hawai‘i island. (see below formore information).For more information on any of thesescreenings, please call (808) 945-7633or visit www.jcch.com.Ryan Kawamoto, Kinetic ProductionsHonolulu ScreeningSaturday, February 16 • Consolidated Ward 16 Theatres • 9:00 a.m. (Doors open at 8:30 am)Ticket prices: $10 for JCCH members; $15 for non-members; $12 each for groups of 10 ormore • For tickets or more information, please call (808) 945-7633 or email info@jcch.com.Maui ScreeningSaturday, February 23 • Consolidated Kaahumanu 6 Theatres • 9:00 a.m. (Doors openat 8:30 am) • For ticket pricing or more information, please call (808) 945-7633 or emailinfo@jcch.com.Kaua‘i ScreeningSaturday, March 2 • The Historic Waimea Theatre • 10:00 a.m. • For ticket pricing or moreinformation, please call (808) 945-7633 or email info@jcch.com.Hawai‘i Island ScreeningsDates TBA • For more information, please call (808) 945-7633 or email info@jcch.com.Mahalo to the film’s sponsors: Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program National ParkService, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Island Insurance Foundation, The Wallace AlexanderGerbode Foundation, and the Japanese American Citizens League—Honolulu Chapter.“This material is based upon work assisted by a grantfrom the U.S. Department of the Interior, NationalPark Service. Any opinions, findings, and conclusionsor recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflectthe views of the U.S. Department of the Interior.”This material received Federal financial assistancefor the preservation and interpretation of U.S.confinement sites where Japanese Americans weredetained during World War II. Under Title VI of theCivil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Actof 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of theInterior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color, national origin, disability or age in its federallyfunded assisted projects. If you believe you havebeen discriminated against in any program, activity,or facility as described above, or if you desire furtherinformation, please write to:Office of Equal OpportunityNational Park Service1849 C Street, NWWashington, DC 202405

eventrewindApproaching the Sacred:Japanese BuddhistTemples in Hawai‘iCommunity Gallery ExhibitionNow through February 22, 2013Monday–Saturday, 10:00 am–4:00 pmFree admissionMore than a hundred people attendedthe opening of Approaching the Sacred:Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai‘ion December 1 in the JCCHCommunity Gallery.The exhibition, consisting of a widerange of objects from various Buddhisttemples across the state, stems from theguidebook Japanese Buddhist Temples inHawai‘i: An Illustrated Guide, publishedby the University of Hawai‘i Press(October 2012). The book covers all of theremaining Japanese Buddhist templesin the state, 90 sites in all, and describeseach temple in detail with an eye forspecial, made-in-Hawai‘i features.Japanese BuddhistTemple TourJoin George and Willa Tanabe,authors of Japanese Buddhist Templesin Hawai‘i, on a tour of someof the most prominent templesin Honolulu, and gain a betterunderstanding of the rich symbolsand meanings embedded in theirarchitectures and sanctuaries.At the end of the tour, participantswill have the option of joiningGeorge and Willa in viewing anddiscussing Approaching the Sacred:Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai‘i,an exhibition at the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i.More than a hundred peopleattended the exhibit openingon December 1.George and Willa Tanabe, authors ofthe guidebook, have selected exhibititems for their intrinsic beauty, symbolicmeanings, and historical significance.All of the major Japanese Buddhistdenominations are represented inthis exhibition.This exhibit is made possible withthe support of a generous grant fromThe Hiroaki, Elaine & LawrenceKono Foundation and cooperationfrom the Hawai‘i Buddhist Council.The exhibition runs now throughFebruary 22. Call (808) 945-7633Ext. 39 for more information.Non-member: $25JCCH Member: $20Limited SeatingCheck in at JCCH: 8:30 amTour Time: 8:45 am–11:00 am(optional) JCCH Exhibition viewing/discussion: 11 am–12pmSaturday, February 9, 2013Jodo Mission of Hawai‘iNichiren Mission of Hawai‘iSoto Mission of Hawai‘iFor reservations or more information,please call (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 oremail info@jcch.com.Sponsored by Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i TourismAuthority, The Hiroaki, Elaine &Lawrence Kono Foundation, and theHawai‘i Buddhist Council.George and Willa Tanabe, authors of theguidebook and curators of the exhibit, at theopening on December 1.19th AnnualHonolulu FestivalSave the Date!Saturday, March 2, 201310:00 am – 6:00 pmSunday, March 3, 201310:00 am – 3:00 pmHawai‘i Convention CenterThe Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ispleased to once again be part of the HonoluluFestival held this year on March 2–3. Activitiesare scheduled throughout the weekend invarious locations across Honolulu. Visit theJCCH booth at the Hawai‘i ConventionCenter on March 2 and 3.Since 1995, the Honolulu Festival hasgrown into a premier cultural event,featuring ethnic performances, events andexhibits. The festival culminates on thefinal day with a parade through Waikikifeaturing floats, Mikoshi (portable floats),and thousands of performers.For a full list of Honolulu Festival activities,visit www.honolulufestival.com.6 6

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iupcoming event20th AnnualNew Year’s ‘Ohana FestivalSunday, January 13, 20139:00 am–5:00 pmJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i/Mō‘ili‘ili FieldParking at the University of Hawai‘iParking Structure(Parking will be free until 1:00 pm)Free shuttle service from UHTenrikyo Hawai‘i Dendocho will once again present three mochitsuki (mochi pounding) demonstrationsat the Mō‘ili‘ili Field stage at 10:30 am; 12:00 pm; and 1:30 pm.Mahalo to our sponsors!PlatinumGoldIt’s time to celebrate the Year of theSnake at the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festivaland this year with extended hours!Join us for tons of food, craft fair, rides,kimono dressing, cultural activities,and entertainment. Performancehighlights include Jaymie Lei Melket,Jon Yamasato, the Royal Hawaiian Band,and the return of Kikaida & Friends.You won’t want to miss this annualtradition as we mark 20 years of ringingin the New Year and celebratingHawai‘i’s cultural diversity.Reservations for kimono dressing arestrongly recommended. Call (808)945-7633 Ext. 25 for reservations ormore information.SilverKikaida & Friends return to the New Year’s OhanaFestival with performances scheduled for 11:00 amand 2:30 pm at the First Hawaiian Bank stage onthe Cultural Center side of the festival.Kamehameha SchoolsEvent SponsorsDown to EarthHyatt Regency WaikikiIto-EnDonorsLyons and AssociatesOccidental Underwritersof Hawaii, Ltd.Okahara SaiminUniversity of Hawai‘i Centerfor Japanese StudiesZippy’s Restaurants7

upcomingeventsSHIPPOYAKI WORKSHOPIt’s back! Come and learn the exciting Japanese artof enameling during the Shippoyaki Workshopled by award-winning enamel and cloisonné artist,Kazuko Inomata Sensei at the Cultural Center. Students willlearn how to make their own one-of-a-kind ornamentalpieces—such as pendants, pill boxes and purse hangers/hooks—in which various colors of enamel are used toproduce unique designs on a base of metal or ceramicobject. Inomata, who is from Osaka, Japan, is a memberof the Japan Cloisonné Artists Association and hastaught the art form for more than 30 yearsthroughout Japan and in Hawai‘i.APPLICATION FORMCost per day*:• $15 for JCCH members• $20 for non-members* In addition to registration fees, students pay$5 for materials to Inomata Sensei on the dayof the workshop. Cash is appreciated!Parking: Free with validationRegistration deadline: Friday, February 8, 2013Name: ________________________________________________________________JCCH Membership # (required for member discount): _____________________________Telephone: _______________________________Address: _______________________________________________________________Email: _________________________________________________________________Please check one:o I would like to attend the Friday, February 15 (1:00 pm–4:00 pm) classo I would like to attend the Saturday, February 16 (9:00 am–12:00 pm) classo I would like to attend the Saturday, February 16 (1:00 pm–4:00 pm) classTOTAL ENCLOSED: $ _________________( ) Enclosed is my check (payable to JCCH)( ) Please charge my credit card: o Visa o MasterCardFriday, February 151:00 pm–4:00 pmSaturday, February 169:00 am–12:00 pm and1:00 pm–4:00 pmJCCH First Floor,Conference RoomAccount No.: _______________________________________ Exp. Date: ________Authorized Signature: _________________________________________________• Workshop space is limited and participation slotsare assigned on a first come, first served basis withreceipt of application and payment.• The Cultural Center will confirm your workshopparticipation within two weeks of receiving yourapplication form and payment.• Cancellation prior to 72 hours notice will bereimbursed in full.For more information, call JCCH at (808)945-7633 Ext. 25 or email info@jcch.comTo register, please return this form andpayment to:Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i,2454 S. Beretania Street,Honolulu, HI 96826 orfax to 808-944-1123Taste of MarukaiSave the Date!Thursday, April 11, 20136:00 pm–9:00 pmMarukai WholesaleMart (Dillingham)2310 Kamehameha HwyExperience the 8th Annual Taste ofMarukai, Hawai‘i’s premier celebrationof Japanese cuisine, sake and culture!This event benefits:Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iHonolulu Japanese Chamber of CommerceHonolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of CommerceHawaii United Okinawa AssociationVisit our website at www.jcch.com or followus on Facebook for event updates!Save the Date!Saturday, June 29, 2013Japanese Cultural Center ofHawai‘i’s Annual GalaThe Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘icelebrates the close ofits 25th anniversarywith a gala event onSaturday, June 29, 2013at the Hilton HawaiianVillage Coral Ballroom. JCCH willreflect on its 25th anniversary andlook forward to the future as it continuesto develop new and innovative programs,address emerging issues and challengesand prepares the next generationof Japanese American leaders. Formore information visit our websitewww.jcch.com.8

Mahalo Senator InouyeBy Carole HayashinoPresident and Executive Director, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iMahalo, Senator Inouye.Senator Daniel K. Inouye was aninspiration to generations in Hawai‘i.We took pride in his distinguished WorldWar II military service with the 442ndRegimental Combat Team. We wereproud when he broke through racialbarriers in Washington D.C. and playeda leadership role during the SenateWatergate hearings and the Iran-ContraSenator Daniel Inouye and his wife Irene visitJCCH in September 2009.investigations. We areespecially proud and willbe forever grateful forSenator Inouye’s courageas a champion for justice.Senator Inouye gavea voice to Americansof Japanese ancestryinterned during WorldWar II. He advocated forthe federal investigationinto the mass roundupand incarceration ofJapanese Americans on the West Coastand called for the establishment of theCommission on Wartime Relocation andInternment of Civilians. Senator Inouye’sleadership led to the passage of theredress bill, HR442, The Civil LibertiesAct of 1988.More recently, Senator Inouye joinedwith JCCH to support the preservation ofHonouliuli, the longest operating WorldWar II confinement site in Hawai‘i. Hissupport contributed tothe first documentaryfilm on the internment ofJapanese in Hawai‘i andlater a special resourcestudy focused on thehistorical significance ofHonouliuli.“Justice is a matter ofcontinuing education,”he once stated whendiscussing the importanceof remembering theJapanese American internment.“If only to remind ourselves that itcould happen here in our democracy.”For his courage, leadership and all thathe accomplished in our community, ourstate, our country, we are truly grateful.Our hearts are broken, but may we findthe strength to re-commit ourselves tothe values that Senator Daniel K. Inouyerepresented and find comfort in knowingthat his legacy will continue.Nisei Congressional Gold MedalComing to Hawai‘iThe Congressional Gold Medal awardedin 2011 to Japanese American WorldWar II veterans in recognition of theirextraordinary accomplishments isscheduled for exhibition at the BernicePauahi Bishop Museum from March 9through April 14, 2013.Honolulu is one of seven cities on thenational planned tour organized bythe Smithsonian Institution TravelingExhibition Service (SITES) with theSmithsonian’s National Museum ofAmerican History and the NationalVeterans Network. At the conclusionof the tour, the Congressional GoldMedal will be on permanent display inThe Price of Freedomexhibition at the NationalMuseum of AmericanHistory in Washington, D.C.“We look forward to working with andsupporting the National Veterans Networkand the Bishop Museum on this very specialexhibition and to pay tribute to the Niseiveterans for their service and sacrifice toour nation and community,” said CaroleHayashino, president and executive directorof the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.The Congressional Gold Medal wasawarded collectively to the 100th InfantryBattalion, the 442nd Regimental CombatTeam and the Military Intelligence Serviceveterans in recognition of the exceptionalservice and loyalty to America duringWorld War II. Known as the “Go ForBroke” regiments, the 100th/442nd isone of the most highly decorated unitsin U.S. military history. The highlyspecialized contributions of the MIS arecredited with helping to hasten the end ofWorld War II. The Gold Medal representsU.S. Congress’s highest expression ofnational appreciation for distinguishedachievements and contributions.9

JCCH Welcomes Consul General andMrs. Toyoei Shigeeda to Hawai‘iCongratulationsand Mahalo toHawaiian Airlines!Consul General Toyoei and Mrs. Shigeeda with members of Kizuna Hawai‘i at the welcomeluncheon in the Manoa Grand Ballroom.The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i joined with Kizuna Hawai‘i at aluncheon held at the Manoa Grand Ballroom to welcome Consul Generaland Mrs. Shigeeda to Honolulu.“JCCH is honored to join with friends and colleagues in the communityto welcome Consul General and Mrs. Shigeeda,” said Tyler Tokioka,JCCH chairman of the board. “We look forward to working with theConsul General to promoteU.S.–Japan relations andunderstanding.”Consul General Shigeedavisited the CulturalCenter upon his arrivalto Honolulu. Presidentand Executive DirectorCarole Hayashino added,“We appreciated ConsulGeneral Shigeeda’s interestin learning the history ofthe Japanese in Hawai‘iConsul General Toyoei Shigeeda visits the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i to learn more about the center’s programsand services.and introduction to our unique cultural programs. We look forward toworking with the Consul General and his staff as we expand our culturaleducational exchange between Hawai‘i and Japan.”Prior to his assignment to Hawai‘i, Consul General Shigeeda was theConsul General of Japan at Frankfurt, Germany. His overseas assignmentshave also included the Embassies of Japan in Germany, Austria,Switzerland, Egypt and the Permanent Mission of Japan to theInternational Organizations in Vienna.Consul General Shigeeda has served as Director for Inspection with theMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Counselor for Environment Affairs with theMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Director of Passport Divisionwith the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Senior Executive Director forInternational Relations with the Osaka Prefectural Government.Honolulu delegation greeted at SapporoAirport by representatives from the ShiraoiAinu Museum of Hokkaido.Carole Hayashino, JCCH presidentand executive director, and TylerTokioka, JCCH chairman of theboard, joined the celebration ofthe Hawaiian Airlines inauguralflight from Honolulu to Sapporo inOctober 2012.“Hawaiian Airlines’ expansion toSapporo will benefit the economiesof the city and state, but will also helpto promote positive relations betweenJapan and Hawai‘i,” Hayashino said.“Improving US-Japan relationshipson a grassroots community level isimportant to the state and to JCCH.”Tokioka added, “We appreciateHawaiian Airlines for inviting us onits inaugural flight and continuing thepartnership between our organizations.I look forward to working withHawaiian Airlines in the coming yearsand developing friendships with thepeople of Sapporo.”10

Yukou no Wa:Circle of Friendship1st and 3rd Mondays; 6:30 pmKZOO AM1210The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, in partnershipwith KZOO Radio, is proud to present a new talk-story radioshow with host/JCCH President and Executive DirectorCarole Hayashino. The new show debuted in Decemberwith guests Jeannie Wakatsuki-Houston and JCCH boardmembers Tyler Tokioka and Ken Niimura.The show will highlight a wide variety of topics surroundingthe Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and all JapaneseAmerican communities across the nation.You won’t want to miss Yukou no Wa: Circle of Friendshipairing every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm on KZOOAM1210. Listeners can tune into AM1210 and OceanicTime Warner Digital Cable Channel 888. Or watch thevideostream on www.kzooradio.com.Thinking Out Loud Bids FarewellFinal Show Looks Back at Three Years ofTalking Issues and Taking ActionThe weekly talk-story radio show airing live every Mondayon KZOO AM1210 has aired its final show. On December10, the hosts of Thinking Out Loud: Talking Issues, TakingAction reminisced about the 182 shows they hosted overthe years.Since June 2009, Thinking Out Loud has explored issues ofconcern to the Japanese American and broader communityin Hawai‘i. The show’s format encouraged listeners tocall-in with questions and comments, and the latter portionof every show was Thinking Up the Positive, devoted tobrainstorming possible solutions to problems, issues, andconcerns. On the last Monday of every month, ThinkingOut Loud featured the JCCH Book Club where host WillaTanabe would lead a lively discussion with a special author.Over the years, the show welcomed intriguing guestsincluding Keola Beamer, Irene Hirano Inouye, HenryKapono, Honolulu Theater for Youth, and Lynne Waihee,just to name a few.KZOO Radio and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iwould like to thank the hosts Christine R. Yano, GeorgeTanabe, Willa Tanabe, Brian Niiya, and Marika Wilson fortheir time, dedication, and years of great interviews andfond memories. JCCH would also like to thank KZOO’sDavid and Robyn Furuya for your constant support of theshow and its hosts over the years.Show ScheduleJanuary 7: 20th Annual New Year’s ‘Ohana FestivalJanuary 21: Korematsu Day in Hawai‘iFebruary 4: 2013 Day of RemembranceFebruary 18: National Veterans’ Network(left to right): Christine R Yano, Willa Tanabe, Marika Wilson,Brian Niiya, George Tanabe, Carole Hayashino, Robyn Furuya, andDavid Furuya at Thinking Out Loud’s final show on December 10.11

KanshaDonor ListDonations are from October–November 2012The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i extends its deepest appreciation and aloha to all ourmembers and donors who contributed during 2012. We are grateful for your generous support.The following acknowledges contributions received from October through November 2012.We make every attempt to be accurate and inclusive. If a name has inadvertently been omitted,please contact us at lau@jcch.com or call (808) 945-7633 Ext. 47. Mahalo for your support.sustainers$10,000–$14,999Richard M. Kayaassociates$5,000–$9,999AnnonymousCONTRIBUTORS$1,000–$2,999Wayne T. & Joy N. Ishiharapioneers$500–$999Kim Nakahara & Kenji TreanorSherry UmekiDONORSUP TO $499Richard Y. AkizakiPaul & April H. ArakakiDennis AsaiClifford & Jennifer AsatoCristina & Simeon CallejoDoris & Walter ChikamotoJoyce ChinenScott & Alison ColbyYasunori DeguchiPaul DepreyJoel & Marjorie DetermanSusan EichorGoro FujikawaEdward FujimotoJohn S. FujimotoKenneth H. 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2012–2013BOARD OF DIRECTORSChairman of theBoardTyler TokiokaSecretary/Vice ChairHoward HanadaTREASURER/VICE CHAIRDiane MurakamiVice ChairGlenn InouyeVice ChairGordon KagawaVice ChairBrennon MoriokaVice ChairEugene NishimuraHawai‘i RepresentativeSTAFFPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCAROLE HAYASHINOhayashino@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 23DIRECTOR OF FINANCE &ADMINISTRATIONCAROLINE OKIHARAokihara@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 33DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMSTIMOTHY HOho@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 22DIRECTOR OFCOMMUNICATIONS &DEVELOPMENTDENISE TAGOMORI PARKpark@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 27EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTMICHELLE MIYASHIROmiyashiro@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 30ACCOUNTING CLERKLEIANNE FUJIMURAfujimura@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 29JANNA LAUMEMBERSHIPCOORDINATORlau@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 47RESOURCE CENTERMANAGERMARCIA KEMBLEkemble@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 34At-Large DirectorsDawn Matsuyama DunbarDavid ErdmanDennis EsakiKaua‘i RepresentativeKyoko KimuraMaui RepresentativeMichele SunaharaLoudermilkLeigh-Ann MiyasatoLance MizumotoKen NiimuraShannon OkinakaLynne Hanzawa O’NeillCurt OtaguroChristine R. YanoEDUCATION SPECIALISTDERRICK IWATAiwata@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 25PROJECT COORDINATOREMILY ZIAzia@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 40PUBLIC PROGRAMSCOORDINATORAUDREY KANEKOmuromoto@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 28GALLERY/GIFT SHOP MANAGERCHRISTY TAKAMUNEtakamune@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 39GIFT SHOP ASSISTANTJENNIFER CALLEJOcallejo@jcch.com(808) 945-7633 Ext. 32STAFF ASSOCIATESJANE KURAHARABETSY YOUNGSTAFF EMERITABARBARA ISHIDARESOURCE CENTER(808) 945-7633 Ext. 42GALLERY/GIFT SHOP(808) 945-7633 Ext. 432454 South Beretania StreetHonolulu, HI 96826NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. PostagePaidHonolulu, HIPermit No. 891at a glance Japanese C ultural Center of H awai‘iUPCOMING EVENTSApproaching the Sacred: JapaneseBuddhist Temples of Hawai‘iThrough February 22, 2013Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pmJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iCommunity GalleryNew Year’s ‘Ohana FestivalSunday, January 13, 20139:00 am–5:00 pmJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i,Mō‘ili‘ili FieldFred Korematsu Day in Hawai‘iWednesday, January 30, 20135:30 pmJapanese Cultural Centerof Hawai‘i, Manoa Grand BallroomDay of RemembranceSunday, February 10, 20131:00–2:30 pmJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iManoa Grand BallroomShippoyaki (Japanese enameling)Friday, February 15 , 20131:00–4:00 pmSaturday, February 169:00 am–12:00 pm • 1:00–4:00 pmJapanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘iThe Untold Story: Internment ofJapanese Americans in Hawai‘iSaturday, February 16, 20139:00 amHonolulu WardConsolidated 16 TheatresThe Untold Story: Internment ofJapanese Americans in Hawai‘iSaturday, February 23, 20139:00 amMaui KaahumanuConsolidated 6 TheatresThe Untold Story: Internment ofJapanese Americans in Hawai‘iSaturday, March 210:00 amKaua‘i The Historic Waimea TheatreThe Untold Story: Internment ofJapanese Americans in Hawai‘iSpring 2013 • TBAHilo/KonaTaste of MarukaiThursday, April 11, 20136:00–9:00 pmMarukai Wholesale Mart