honolulu festival honors terukina sensei - hawaii united okinawa

The late afternoon sun warmed the legions of spirited, colorfully clad partici-pants in the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival Grand Parade as they marched down Kalakaua Avenue through Waikiki on March 13. Near the head of the

procession rode Grand Marshal Choichi Terukina Sensei, founder of Ryukyu Koten Afuso-ryu Ongaku Kenkyu Choichi Kai and a National Living Treasure of Japan, and his lovely wife.

They were followed by an impressive entourage of some 300 marchers and per-formers, led by Uta sanshin members of Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai performing Terukina Sensei’s composition, “Mensore.” They were joined by members from various perform-ing arts groups, including sanshin, taiko, paranku and odori. HUOA club members joined in, carrying their banners in support of Terukina Sensei.

At one point in the parade, Terukina Sensei stood up in his convert-ible, turned around, and proudly waved to the massive band of march-ers who were playing, singing, dancing and marching in unison to his song, “Mensore.”

That moment in time culminated a planning process that began some three years earlier, reports Isaac Hokama, who served as a coordinator between the sponsoring Honolulu Festival Foundation and the HUOA. “The Honolulu Festival wanted to invite Terukina Sensei to serve as Grand Marshal this year and focus on an Okinawan group to lead the parade,” Hokama explains. “Our original idea was to get 1,000 sanshin players, which was a bit ambitious. With taiko drummers and dancers joining in, we ended up with a group of about 300 people. These groups and individuals really stepped up and did their part to promote the Okinawan culture.”

Terukina Sensei’s brief but heartfelt wave to his supporters was also a poignant expression of the high emotions of the occasion. Co-coordinator Grant Sandaa

Murata explained that while Sensei was elated to serve as Grand Marshal and have his song performed by so many of his sup-porters, he also harbored a heavy

heart because of the tragic earthquake and tsunami that had rocked Japan just the day before he arrived.

“The earthquake actually struck Japan as Sensei was fly-ing from Okinawa to Narita,” Murata explains. His flight had to be rerouted to Ibaraki. “As the plane was being refu-eled, he said they could feel the tremors while they sat in the plane.” Sensei did not

know the full extent of the damage until he reached Honolulu. He was so affected by the great loss and depth of human suffering that he had to forgo a gala event planned for Saturday night. It took a number of individuals to convince him to participate in the parade to represent Japan and send a message of hope, Murata says.

The ultimate success of this major undertaking hinged on the participation of all the supporting groups. The HUOA extends a big mahalo to the members of the Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai, Hawaii Shibu, and all of the participating groups: Hooge-Ryu, Hananuzi-No Kai Nakasone Dance Academy, Tamagusuku Ryu Senjukai – Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo, Hawaii Shin Kobukai, Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai, Hawaii Eisa Chimugukuru Daiko, Chinagu Eisa Hawaii, Paranku Clubs of Hawaii, Nidaime Teishin Kai Hawaii Shibu (including our four famous Chondaras), Okinawa Minyo Kyokai, and Shinsato Shosei Kai.

IPPEE NIFEE DEEBIRU to the Honolulu Festival Foundation and its executive director David Asanuma for including us in this event, and to everyone for participat-ing in the parade – including all of the HUOA members who proudly marched with their club banners – and sharing a bit of our Uchinanchu culture and spirit to all of Hawaii!

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Inside This IssueHonolulu Festival Honors Terukina •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• President’s Message •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 2Uchinanchu Spotlight ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 3Honolulu Festival Cultural Exhibit-cont./Taste of Marukai •••••••••••••• Page 45th Community Outreach Project/Senior Fair ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 5Children’s Day Camp •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 6Children’s Day Camp-cont./Aloha for Japan and Donors •••••••••••••••• Page 7Ikuyu Madin/Preserving Our Legacy/HUOA Donors •••••••••••••••• Pages 8 & 9 Club News •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 1041st HUOA Golf Tournament/Aloha Aina Recycling Project ••••••••••• Page 11Hawaii Eisa Festival/Maui Okinawan Festival ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 12Club Picnic Calendar/Kauai Dance Festival ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 13Hawaii-Okinawa High School Student Exchange/Uchinaaguchi ••••••• Page 14Asian Studies Seminar for Teachers/Okinawan Proverbs ••••••••••••••••• Page 15HUOA Schedule of Events/HOT Schedule •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 16

Honolulu Festival Cultural Exhibit on page 4.

Honolulu Festival Honors Terukina Sensei

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My, oh my! Where has the time gone? The first three months of 2011 have come and gone in a blink of an eye. The first quarter was filled with both good times and sad.

First, the good times. Thank you to all of our member clubs that invited us to your Shinnen enkai and allowed us the privilege to share in your New Year’s celebrations with you. I found each and every one I attended a very enjoyable experience. It was great to meet members for the very first time as well as seeing others I don’t get to see on a regular basis. It was very interesting to experience the different things clubs do to perpetuate and promote the Okinawan culture. I commend all of you on the effort you’re making to preserve our heritage and being the “Magnificent Rainbow” that connects our precious past with a bright future.

Thank you also to President-elect Cyrus Tamashiro and Vice President George Bartels for standing in for me and attending the many Shinnen enkai that I was not able to attend.

In late February and early March, we were able to pull off a very successful 21st Annual Okinawa-Hawaii Student Exchange with the help of many volunteers. Thank you to all who helped with the Student Exchange program, including the 18 families who hosted the 25 students from Okinawa; Tom Yamamoto and Stacey Kawamura (teacher advisors); members of our Hui Okinawa ohana; HUOA officers; and the HUOA office staff, amongst others.

Thank you also to the hundreds of people who participated in and supported HUOA’s effort in the Honolulu Festival Parade. From all of the positive feedback I’ve received, it is apparent that HUOA’s presence was very impressive and enjoyed tremendously by the thousands who lined Kalakaua Avenue to witness the parade.

Along with the good, however, we also experienced the sad. We are all aware of the tragic events that devastated Northeastern Japan the morning of March 11. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of those who were affected by the tragedy. It is at times like these, however, that the best is brought out in people and in organizations – and this holds true for our organization and our people. A few days before Aloha For Japan, the statewide campaign to assist the victims of the earthquake and tsunami, was officially launched, our Board of Directors approved HUOA’s support of the project by serving as a collection point for donations. Within the week, information was posted on our website and an announcement was made on KZOO. The outpouring of support has been tremendous. In a little over two weeks, HUOA has received over $21,000 in donations. It is very humbling to be a part of an organization whose members display the kind of compassion and generosity our HUOA members do.

We also lost two extraordinary members of our HUOA family last month, Harry Seisho Nakasone Sensei and James Y. “Jimmy” Iha. Both touched the lives of so many in their own special way. Nakasone Sensei, a member of Okinawa City-Goeku Son, was an accomplished sanshin master and instructor. He became the first American of Okinawan ancestry to be honored by the National Endowment for the Arts with a National Heritage Fellowship and was recognized as a National Living Treasure in the United States. He taught sanshin in Hawaii and California for over 50 years and was an HUOA Legacy Award Honoree in 2003.

Jimmy served as president of Wahiawa Okinawa Kyo Yu Kai and Chatan Sonjin Kai and chair of HOC’s Board of Trustees prior to becoming president of HUOA in 2001. He was a kind and gentle man with a collaborative and compassionate leadership style that made him popular with anyone who knew him. He was a source of guidance and support to future HUOA officers and leaders serving as an HUOA Advisor in the years after his presidency. For those who have read my previous messages, you will know how much Uncle Jimmy meant to me. Needless to say, I will miss him dearly.

Harry Seisho Nakasone and James Y. Iha – two very special men who will be remembered with the fondest of memories for a very, very long time. Our deepest condolences go out to their families. While they are no longer here with us physically, I know they will be with us in spirit, looking over us, and guiding us as we continue to work towards making 2011 another successful year for HUOA.

Ippee Nifee Deebiru!

President’s MessageBy Norman Nakasone

Hana Nuuzi – Magnificent Rainbow… Connecting Our Precious Past to a Bright Future.

Uchinanchu is our voice — the voice of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, its members, and the “home” we all built together, the Hawaii Okinawa Center. By sharing information and experiences, Uchinanchu keeps us connected as a family, dedicated to preserving, sharing and perpetuating our Okinawan cultural heritage.

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Even from this period more than 30 years ago Betty served on countless commit-tees because it was so important to promote the Okinawan culture. She truly epito-mizes the spirit of Hui O Laulima, a group of many helping hands working together to get the job done.

In the early years of the Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park, Betty helped to spear-head the Heiwa Dori. Working steadily with Daiei, then Don Quijote, we have wonder-ful, sought after products from Okinawa to offer at the Festival.

When asked why she has continued to volunteer in the activities of the HUOA for more than three decades, Betty has a twin-kle in her eye and a bright smile. She credits the people she has worked with over the years for their diligence, positive attitude, and spirit of yuimaaruu – working selflessly to get the job done for everyone’s success.

Over the years, she became very involved with her Nago Club and served as its presi-dent and other leadership positions for sev-eral terms. It is not hard to notice the pride she projects to say that Nago Club has had four HUOA presidents in its history, includ-ing daughter Laverne Higa in 2006.

Betty is happy to see more members of the younger generation becoming involved – it’s very reassuring to her that our entire com-munity will continue in its quest to fulfill

the goals of the HUOA, which are to preserve, perpetuate and promote the culture of Okinawa.

HUOA is appreciative of Betty Higa’s spirit of volunteerism in the true grit style of the nisei generation—Ippee Nifee Deebiru̧ Betty!

UchinanchU SpotlightBetty Higa: A Lifetime of Volunteerism

Members of our nisei community lived through tough times. They witnessed

the toil of their courageous parents, pioneers from Okinawa. They worked in earnest to meet goals for themselves and provide better lives and opportunity for their sansei children while caring for their aging parents.

The spotlight of this issue shines brightly on one such individual, Betty Uchima Higa. Betty has had a successful professional career as a grade school teacher of more than 30 years and a lifetime of volunteer work, especially for the Nago Club and the Hui O Laulima.

Betty is the youngest of six children born to issei parents, Nio and Guzu Uchima. The family lived in Laupahoehoe. Her father passed away when Betty was 10 years old and her family survived through the dili-gence and hard work of her mother and older siblings.

Betty survived the catastrophic tsunami that destroyed Hilo in 1946. As a sopho-more in high school, she vividly recalls running up the hillside with other school-children to escape the wrath of the tsunami. To the present, Betty cherishes the friendships that emerged between other survivors of that calamity.

Betty went on to graduate from Hilo High School and later continued her aca-demic career at the University of Hawaii, where she met and eventually married Tom Higa, a young man from Kohala.

Tom Higa, had a successful career as an insurance agent and took an active role in his Nago Club, serving multiple terms at various officer positions, including presi-dent and treasurer. Betty says she got involved in Okinawan community activities while supporting her husband, including the preparation of Nago’s pigs’ feet soup at the Okinawan Festival during the Thomas Square era.

Later, Ella Teruya, a relative of a relative, began asking her to help out with Hui O Laulima (HOL) activities. HOL was principally a ladies’ auxiliary that supported the former United Okinawan Association of Hawaii, especially when guests visited Hawaii from Okinawa and abroad. Later, HOL was a co-sponsor of the Okinawa Jubilee, precursor to the Okinawan Festival.

“Betty epitomizes the spirit of Hui O Laulima – a group of

many helping hands working together to get the job done.”


Honolulu Festival Cultural ExhibitOn March 13 and 14 Hawaii was treated to our Japanese culture in the form of JTB’s Honolulu Festival.

Artisans from Japan, Korea and Hawaii came together to celebrate our Japanese heritage in a fun and dynamic fashion. Despite the shadow of the tsunami devastation in northern Japan, performers, participants and

organizers alike created a Festival that was enjoyed by thousands.

At the Convention Center, exhibits on Japanese culture, children games and activi-ties, a special kenjinkai and anime section, international exhibits, and a local craft fair was featured. Many of the organizations from Japan not only displayed their art, but pro-vided hands-on workshops for Festival guests as well.

This year’s HUOA exhibit, featured the Okinawan sanshin in honor of Festival’s Grand Marshal, Choichi Terukina. Sensei Terukina is best known for his mastery and devotion to teach sanshin and has been honored inter-nationally. The exhibit, organized with the assistance of Hui O Laulima, not only fea-tured a beautiful educational exhibit, but had a donated sanshin from Nicole Hori to allow for hands-on participation. Sanshins from Sensei Grant Murata and antique “bachis” from Sensei Derek Shiroma highlighted the exhibit.

Taste of Marukai Benefits HUOA, Community

In just six years, the Taste of Marukai has established itself as one of the most popular and successful social and fundraising events of its kind. This year’s event, held on April 7, added to the event’s growing

reputation.A packed house filled the expansive aisles of goods at the Marukai

Wholesale Mart on Dillingham Boulevard. They were entertained through-out the evening with music by Heart & Soul, dances by Dazz Toguchi, an ahi-cutting demonstration, ceremonial Kagami Biraki sake ceremony, and a slew of attractive prize drawings.

The Taste of Marukai is famed for its generous selection of food and drink, and participants could once again partake of tasty goodies at every corner. Seafood offerings included sashimi, nigiri sushi, shrimp tempura, king crab legs, and grilled Big Island Abalone. Succulent morsels of steak, pork and chicken, noodles, desserts,

and much more were also available. Robin Lee, Executive Chef of Nobu Waikiki, was one of the guest chefs participating. And, of course, there were generous sampling of a wide assortment of fine Japanese sake and beer.

Finally, the Taste of Marukai helped to raise a total of $30,000 to be distributed amongst four community organizations: The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Hawaii United Okinawa Association.

Don’t miss next year’s event, as it is sure to be another tasty evening of food and fun that benefits our organization and community.

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A number of great prizes were available.

Popular musical duo, Heart & Soul, provided entertainment.

Check presentation (L-R): Richard Matsu (Marukai), George Bartels (HUOA), Wayne Kato (HJCC), Darren Ota (HJJCC), Lenny Yajima (JCCH),

and Roy Ishihara (Marukai).

Vince Watabu (Ginoza Sonjin Kai) and his wife, Karen, were lucky winners of a f latscreen television.

Tasting stations offered some of Japan’s finest sake.


David Arakawa to be Installed as UJSH President

David Arakawa, 2006 HUOA president, will be installed as president of the United Japanese Society of Hawaii (UJSH) on Saturday, June 11. The UJSH Installation Banquet will be held at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. David’s term as president will run from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

David is a proud member of Nishihara Chojin Kai, Hui Makaala, Kita Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai, and the Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii.

Outstanding kenjinkai honorees are also recognized at this Installation Banquet. HUOA’s honoree will be our hardworking 2010 HUOA president, Paul Komeiji.

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HUOA Plans 5th Community Outreach Project, May 21By Chris Shimabukuro, HUOA Vice President

The Okinawan community is once again doing its part to help the greater Hawaii community and we need your help.

Event: Community Outreach Picnic at Holomua Na 'OhanaDate: Saturday, May 21, 2011Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Holomua Na `Ohana is a transitional shelter in Waimanalo that currently houses 50 adults and 90 children. The HUOA has planned an Okinawan-style picnic for the families with food, games, prizes, andagi, shaved ice, and Okinawan music and dance.

You can help by donating such items as canned goods, toiletries, household items, towels, laundry soap, diapers, or by sending in a check made out to "HUOA" that will help to purchase much needed supplies. Donated items can be dropped off at the Hawaii Okinawa Center.

This Community Outreach Program also provides wonderful leadership opportu-nities for our own club members of all ages. Please call HUOA at 676-5400 or email: [email protected] to let us know how you would like to help and be involved. Our friends at Holomua Na `Ohana need our help. Let's show our generous Uchinanchu Spirit. Your kokua is greatly appreciated.

Hawaii Okinawa CenterFriday, June 24, 2011

9:00 am – 1:00 pmThe Hawaii United Okinawa Association welcomes everyone to its fourth annual Senior Fair at the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipio. For baby boomers, 50-plus seniors and their family caregivers, this free event is for you! Join other seniors to learn more about what services and products are available to them at our Senior Fair.

Attend free informative workshop presentations on downsizing and decluttering your home, end of life care, health and fitness.Visit with our vast array of exhibitors in:

• health and wellness, • fitness and nutrition, • legal and financial, • government programs and benefits, • lifestyle products and services,• community service and volunteer opportunities• Medicare/Healthcare Fraud Detection

In addition to the free workshops, enter to win a five-night California Hotel charger package with air for one from Vacations-Hawaii and other great prizes!

Senior FairHealth &

Awareness


“Warabi Ashibi” is an Okinawan term meaning “children at play.” The spirit of this theme has governed the Hawaii United Okinawa Association’s Okinawan Cultural Summer Day Camp Program for Children, which is designed to teach

children about the Okinawan culture and heritage in a fun learning atmosphere. Children ages 8 to 13 are introduced to Okinawan history, dance, language, drum-

ming, martial arts, crafts, flower arrangement, cooking and plantation games. One of the projects this year will be to make and play a “kankara” sanshin. Similar in design to a regular sanshin, this sanshin uses a tin can as its base. Developed with the assistance of sanshin manufacturer/designer Tokeshi Sachio and Sensei Derek Ichiro Shiroma, sanshin kits were shipped to Hawaii from Okinawa to assist our children camps. According to State Director Karen Kuba-Hori, “We are so excited about this project. Having the ability to introduce such an important instrument of our Okinawan cul-ture to our campers is super special. Not only will the kids get to play and experi-ment with the sanshin, it will be on an instrument that they will make themselves. I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Tokeshi Sachio and Derek Shiroma – this

project was a dream for several years, and because of their help we are able to bring sanshin to the camp this year.” Oahu, Hilo, Maui and Kohala camps

will be offering this project.“Warabi Ashibi” was first established on Oahu, but is now offered state-

wide with the assistance from neighbor island Okinawan clubs and a financial grant from the State of Hawaii, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Coordinators from each island develop the program to best suit their population. This year, we are happy to announce that the district of Kona will be having its first

camp. Organized by the newly formed Kona Okinawa Kenjin Kai, they will be offering their camp on June 18-19. Camp Co-Directors Doris Grace and Sarah Hashimoto have planned an exciting program for their children, including the making of a paranku drum. We look

forward to reading about their camp in the upcoming issue of Uchinanchu.For additional and updated information, please visit our website at www.huoa.org or

call the HUOA office at 676-5400 or email at [email protected].

Warabi Ashibi – Children at PlayOkinawan Cultural Summer Day Camp for Children

Coming this June

Listing of Camps and General Information:Oahu Location: Hawaii Okinawa Center Date of Camp: June 7-10 (sleepover at the Hawaii Okinawa Center scheduled on Thursday) Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to noon. Coordinating Club: Hui O Laulima Directors: Wendy Yoshimoto and Jean Tsuda Registration: $100 (discount for multi-child households) Number of Kids: 80 Ages: 8 years to 13 years of age Contact: Karen Kuba-Hori, (808) 676-5400 [email protected] (see application form provided on this page)Maui Location: Maui Okinawa Center Date of Camp: May 31-June 3 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coordinating Club: Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai Directors: Traci Villarosa and Denise Villanova Registration: $100 for MOKK members; $125 for non-members (discount for multi-child households) Number of Kids: 30 Ages: Entering 1st grade – 8th grade Contact: Maui Okinawa Center, (808) 242-1560 P.O. Box 1884, Wailuku 96793hawaii – hilO Location: Honpa Hongwanji, Hilo Betsuin Date of Camp: June 5-10 (Excursion scheduled for Thursday – with a Wednesday Fun Night)

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coordinating Club: Hui Okinawa

Continue, hawaii – hilO Registration: $90 (discount for multi-child households)Number of Kids: 48Ages: 8 years to 13 years of age Director: Ruby Maekawa Contact: Ruby Maekawa, (808) 959-4855 [email protected] hawaii – KOhala Location: Hawi Jodo Mission Hall Date of Camp: June 3-5 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coordinating Club: Kohala Okinawa Kenjin Kai Registration: $40 (discount for multi-child households) Number of Kids: 24 Ages: 7 years to 13 years of age Director: Kathy Matsuda Contact: Kathy Matsuda, (808) 889-5801hawaii – KOna Location: Hualalai Academy School Date of Camp: June 18-19 Hours: Saturday – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Coordinating Club: Kona Okinawa Kenjin Kai Registration: TBA Number of Kids: 20 Ages: 8 years to 13 years of age Directors: Doris Grace and Sarah Hashimoto Contact: Doris Grace, [email protected] is in its planning stages, updated information TBA Location: Kauai County Coordinating Club: Hui Alu, Inc. Contact: Karen Kuba-Hori (808) 676-5400

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Aloha For Japan FundHUOA Supports Japan Relief Efforts

A massive 8.9/9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific

Ocean near Northeastern Japan at around 2:46 p.m. on March 11 (JST) causing severe damage from black-outs, fire and tsunami. In coordina-tion with the Office of Lt. Governor Brian Schatz, Japan Consul General Yoshihiko Kamo, and other organi-zations, the Aloha for Japan Fund has been established to assist victims of this tragic event. HUOA supports this effort by collecting donations for victims of the disaster. 100 per-cent of your donation will be given to the Japanese Red Cross Society. HUOA will bear all administrative costs and will provide letters to donors that will serve as a receipt for their tax deductible donation.

HUOA will collect donations up until Tuesday, May 31, 2011.

Make your check payable to: HUOAMemo on check: Aloha for Japan Fund

Send to: HUOA94-587 Ukee StreetWaipahu, HI 96797

Thank you to those listed below who have already demonstrated their support though donations. Your generosity and Aloha exemplify the graciousness of an important Okinawan principle, yuimaaruu. Your donation given in the spirit of yuimaaruu represents selflessness, care and encouragement of those affected by the disasters. Total collected as of 3/31: $18,200

ALOHA FOR JAPAN DONORS – March 16 to 31, 2011

A little Bit of EverythingCaroleen Ah HeeJames K. AkamineMargret ArakakiDaniel ArashiroSteven Y. ArashiroCharles & Gladys AsaoHoward T. AsatoHarriet M. ChinenMae M. ChungCecelia DaherJoyce De HayAlice M. FujiwaraCarol Ginoza ChunClara GotoDavid T. GoyaMark Y. GoyaDarrin & Terry GoyaShirley HarimotoStan & Chris HigaHatsue HigaJane S. HigaLaverne HigaSandra HinoJanet HirataUlulani HirohataRosaline HoriuchiRalph M & Jean IgeWalter IkeharaRobert S. IkeharaHoward M. InoueGary T. JitchakuKanegusuku Son Jin Kai ClubPaul M. KaneshiroHatsuko KaneshiroFrances KaneshiroEthel KawaharaYvonne KearnsSusan & Dan KikuyamaTyler & Cassen Kikuyama

Shizue KinoEd & Doris KinoGlenn KogachiGail KohaguraElaine KoikeMyron & Earlyn KoizumiPaul M. KomeijiAnn J. KosakaKaren Kuba-HoriBetty KuwayeThelma LamKenneth & Barbara LupinoMae M. MasudaAnnette MasutaniRobert McGarryPatrick M. MiyashiroJames S. MiyashiroSteven M. MiyashiroWarren S. MiyashiroHatsuko MoralesDianne C. MorimotoJulia MurrayNaka's Travel ServiceNancy NakamaRene NakamaBarbara Y. NakamatsuCasey NakasoneJames S & Norma R. NakasoneThomas T. & Janet Y. NakasoneShirley NakataOkinawa City-GoekuRonald T. OshiroYoshimori OshiroSharon OshiroConstance S. PielochNancy W. ReycraftVictoria K. SakaiJames T. SerikakuJane F. Serikaku

Registration Form–Oahu Okinawan Children’s Day CampName of Child

Age Sex T-shirt size: Adult/Youth circle one indicate size

Returning Child: [ ]Yes [ ] No No. of Yrs Participating:

Name of Child



Name of Child



Parent or Legal Guardian’s Name(s)

Address

Phone:

Home Parent/work Parent/Cell E-mail Address:

Each registered child will receive one free Camp T-shirt. Additional shirts may be purchased for $7 (Youth) and $10 (Adult) sizes. To receive the multi-child discount, children must belong to the same household.

Registration Fees:One child ($100) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Two children ($180) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Three children ($260) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Junior Leader–14 yrs and above ($25) • • • • •(All new Junior Leader candidates – will be interviewed by staff coordinator, before acceptance.)

Please indicate additional shirt sizes

Quantity Size

Total Amount Enclosed

Make checks payable to HUOA. Mail to: HUOA Children’s Day Camp 94-587 Ukee Street Waipahu, HI 96797Upon acceptance, additional forms will be mailed to you.

Ippee nifee deebiru

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HUOA President Norman Nakasone presents the first check for $10,000 to Ed Hawkins of the Japan-America Society of Hawaii, who will be f lying over to Japan to deliver the donations from Hawaii.


Ikuyu MadinBridging from Generation to Generation - For Our Children!

Our Supporters

A Capital Campaign of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association

Aala Paranku Shirley H AlosRobert Y. AsatoMr & Mrs Barrymore Hanakahi

Hui O LaulimaScott IsaraGregg IsaraJudith Kakazu

Yoshiaki & Haruko KakazuLeatrice KakesakoHideo & Fusako KaneshiroLawrence Kobashigawa

Continued on Page 9

Alan Chinen Mahalo Reception

Gladys Tokunaga-Asao and her Ikuyu Madin golfing volunteers spearheaded a mahalo reception at

the HOC Serikaku Chaya on February 11 to honor Alan Chinen and his wife, Florence.

For the last six years, Alan has been the driving force in keeping the dream of the Hawaii Okinawa Plaza

across the street from the present HOC alive and off to a very good start.

There were times when many people thought that the venture was too ambitious and not likely to suc-

ceed. George Tamashiro credits Alan for the critical role he played in raising $3.5 million in donations and

another $1.5 million in a State grant for the project. In addition, Alan was also

instrumental in obtaining a $3.5 million USDA loan with very favorable terms.

HUOA President Norman Nakasone highlighted Alan’s contributions to the

HUOA and presented him with a certificate of appreciation. Former State Representative Michael Magaoay,

who played a key role in obtaining the State grant, praised Alan for his dedication and hard work. Former

HUOA presidents Maurice Yamasato added humor and wit as MC and Jon Itomura acknowledged the big

shoes he is filling in continuing the momentum as the new chair of the HUOA Fund Development Program.

Alan Chinen not only donated a considerable amount of his time, energy and talent, but also contributed

a substantial amount of his own funds and goodwill in direct donations and in support of fundraising events

such as the Ikuyu Madin golf tournaments, which raised $120,000.

As Alan pointed out, he could not have done it without the full support of his wife, Florence. Although

he no longer chairs the Capital Campaign Committee, you can be assured that he and Flo, as true Uchinanchus, will be involved with its

continued success. Ippee Nifee Deebiru, Alan!

The Hawaii United Okinawa Association would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and companies who have donated or pledged to our Capital Campaign. We are grateful for your support and the confidence you have displayed through your generous donation. Magukuru kara ippee nifee deebiru – from our hearts, thank you very much.Donations listed below were received from February 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011.

Name Club Name

Address City

State Zip Phone Email

My gift to the Hawaii United Okinawa Association Capital Campaign of: $ For a period of

Is enclosed. Please bill me: Quarterly Bi-annually Annually

Please charge my: Visa MasterCard

Card number Expiration date

Card holder name Card holder signature

My gift is in memory of

My gift is on behalf of

My gift will be matched by(Please enclose your matching gift form)

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BUILDING FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION

A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OFTHE HAWAII UNITED OKINAWA ASSOCIATION

IKUYU MADIN

Please make checks payable to HUOA Capital Campaign Fund. For more information please contact Karen Kuba Horiby phone: 808-676-5400 by fax: 808-676-7811 by email: [email protected] or by mail: Hawaii United OkinawaAssociation 94-587 Ukee Street Waipahu, Hawaii 96797-4214.

1 year2 years3 years


In Memory of Masako Nakaishi by Calvin Nakaishi

FRIEND ($25 TO $49)Stuart & Gayle FujiokaGrace Sueko GoyaDerek T. Hirao & FamilyRichard NakamaToshiko UyeharaTetsuo & Masayo Yabiku

OTHERE. G. ArakawaJames S. Miyashiro

Preserving Our Legacy2010 to 2011–Annual Fund Drive

Mahalo to the following individuals and organizations who have generously contributed to the Hawaii United Okinawa

Association and its center. With your assistance we have raised over $87,475.00 from 674 donors. The following donations were

received from February 1 to March 31, 2011.

BRONZE ($250 TO $499)Harold & Elsie YonamineIn Honor of Keiko Nakata by Frank, Sandra &

Alex HinoIn Honor of My Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Kama

Uchima by Kay M. Higa

CONTRIBUTOR ($100 TO $249)AnonymousMaurice & Liann NakachiGrant K OnagaYasuo & Hatsuko TabaThomas TamayoriJames & Loretta Tokuda

May TomeIn Memory of Arata Chinen by Members of

Hawaii Sashiki-Chinen Doshi KaiIn Memory of George Kaneshiro by Fred M.

KaneshiroIn Memory of Sanra & Uto Tomihama by

Elaine Eguchi

SUPPORTER ($50 TO $99)AnonymousPaul ChinenJoe & Connie ChunGrace KikuyamaBetsy Y Tsuhako

HUOA DONATIONSFebruary 1 to March 31, 2011

HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors:

AIO, Inc. (designated for H.S. Student Exchange Program)

Sandra T. Goya (designated for H.S. Student Exchange Program)

In Memory of Seiko Ikei by Ginowan Shinjin Kai

In Memory of Kiyoko Kubota by Eunice, Jerry, Allan, Kenneth (Kubota) Joyce

Kaneshiro, Bernice Hashimoto & Families

Claire F. Mizushima

M. Nakasone, Inc. (designated for HOT TV Program)

Ethel Aiko Oda

In Memory of Jane Okamura by WUB Hawaii (designated for HOC volunteers)

In Loving Memory of Toshiko Takaezu by the Miyashiro family: Shigeko Sato, Yasuko Miyashiro, Masae Miura, Fujie Serikaku & the families of the late Seizen Miyashiro & Hiroko Tamashiro

Lisa H. Uyesato

Eiko Yonamine

Yonashiro Chojin Kai (designated for H.S. Student Exchange Program)

Our Supporters Continued from Page 8

Rodney & Carol KohaguraJames S. MiyashiroJames S. & Evelyn H. MiyashiroRose K. MizokawaTakeo & Mildred NakamaCarl & Sachiko NakamuraStanley K. & Mitsuko NakamuraJames T. & Karen K. NakasoneDaniel & Carolyn OkanoMasaru & Kiyoko OshiroThomas & Karen OtaguroTakeo & Betty Y. ShimabukuroKiyoshi & Tomoko TairaWalter J. & Yoshie TairaVirginia TakaraTamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai HawaiiNaoto & Jane TateyamaHarry TeruyaPeter Teruya

The Kresge FoundationThomas S. & Nora K. TomaRuby UeharaSueo & Ruby UeharaSenki & Florence UyeuntenMarion YasuiIn Memory of Francis Goya by Members of Hawaii

Shuri-Naha ClubIn Memory of Mrs. Shizue Higa by Members of

Kita Nakagusuku Sonjin KaiIn Memory of Tom T. Higa by Mr & Mrs Honzen

KishimotoIn Memory of Thomas Hirano by Eva HiranoIn Memory of Hisao Nakamura by Members of

Nago ClubIn Memory of Tokio Okudara by Members of

Hawaii Shuri Naha ClubIn Memory of Tokio Okudara by Jan, George, &

Colin; Mona Fukuhara; Susan TateishiIn Memory of Helen Hiroko Tamashiro by sister

Jane F. Serikaku

In Memory of Shizue H. Yamashiro by Members of Kita Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai

In Celebration of our mother, Tsuruyo O. Asato’s 100th Birthday by Herbert Y. & Aline Asato**

**Reprinted due to an error in the last issue of Uchinanchu. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Lowell ShigemiSharlene ShimadaMiles ShinsatoJane M. Smith-MartinGeorge & Patricia TakamiyaCourtney TakaraKaaren TakaraTamagusuku ClubCyrus TamashiroIn Memory of Helen Tamashiro by Koki TamashiroEileen TamashiroLavern & Harold TarumotoThomas Y. TasatoDexter T. TeruyaJanet TokudaLoretta TokudaJean TokudaStanley S. TokudaMay N. TomihamaSteven TsugawaTakashi TsuhakoSenjin UeuntenCindy UyemaAaron UyemaMyra M. YamadaCarole C. YamamotoSandra YanagiWendy YoshimotoZ & Z, Inc.

Aloha Fund Donor List - Continued from page 7.

10 Uchinanchu March/April 2011and Scott Shimada got his Bachelor’s in Science degree in mechanical engineering. Sandy Zakimi was the lone 70 year old this year. Twenty four members 80 years and older were rec-ognized: Nancy Arizumi, Margaret Asato, Jane Chang, David Funakoshi, Betty Higa, Jane Higa, Amy Maruyama, Richard Maruyama, Betsy Miyahira, Robert Miyahira, Kiyo Miyashiro, Stanley Miyashiro, Yemi Miyashiro, Yoshimori Miyashiro, Alice Morisako, Larry Morisako, Lillian Nakagawa, Edna Oshiro, Jane Sakima, Kogoro Sakima, Irene Shimabukuro,

Shigemasa Tamanaha, Seihan Tamashiro and Nancy Toguchi.

Everyone joined in toasts led by Shigemasa Tamanaha and Seihan Tamashiro.

Sensei Derek I Shiroma and the Urizun Minyo Group provided entertainment. A hit of the evening was the minyo dance by Amanda Higa, age 10, who was accompa-nied by her 7-year-old brother, Slate. Slate sang and played the sanshin. They are the grandchildren of President Ellen Higa.

Wayne Takamine provided dinner music. Happy New Year!

Kanegusuku Sonjin Kai NewsBy Ed Kino, President

One hundred twenty-seven members, family and guests of Kanegusuku Sonjin Kai celebrated the Club’s 85th Anniversary at the Victoria Inn on February 13.

For the 15th year, Kento of Flyin’ Hawaiian Balloons provided Valentine-themed table decorations and sculptures. Members were treated to a resounding perfor-mance by the nine boys and girls of Lisa Tamashiro’s Chinagu Eisa Hawaii. Under the leadership of Kanegusuku’s own Grant “Sandaa” Murata, Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai Hawaii Shibu entertained the attendees with Okinawan songs and kachashi. Attendees met Alton Takiyama-Chung, a professional storyteller whose “Life is a Treasure” DVDs has helped to raise funds for the Ikuyu Madin capital campaign.

The club recognized Masaru Oshiro, who was honored as one of five humanitar-ians as Living Treasures of Hawaii by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for his leadership in the field of health and culture. Oshiro is a social worker who has made lifelong, significant contributions toward society without public recognition, be it in the state prison or military case work experience. We are proud to have such honorable members in Kanegusuku Sonjin Kai.

Hui Okinawa NewsBy Lynn Namihira

This year’s student exchange potluck was held on March 10 at the Church of the Holy Cross. Hui Okinawa hosted 27 students and three advisors from various

high schools in Okinawa. The event started with our resident shisa, “Tadashi,” greeting everyone. The stu-

dents sampled the great food and desserts brought by our members. Entertainment for the night included hula and Okinawan dances and also an impromptu singing performance by Tom Yamamoto and Patti Taira-Tokuuke. The Okinawa students also entertained by playing the sanshin, singing and dancing. The Hilo High School Key Club got everyone up and dancing to the Electric Slide, Macarena, Cha Cha Slide; and everyone danced the Kachashi.

Upcoming events: Saturday, May 14, andagi fundraiser at Puainako KTA Super Store; Grad Luncheon will be on Saturday, May 28; Children’s Day Camp will be from Sunday, June 5 to Friday, June 10, at the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin.

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NewsletterPlease send us your club news

items and photos.

Email us at [email protected]

Mahalo!

HUOA President Norman Nakasone installs new officers and advisors.

(L-R): President Ellen Higa, Uchinanchu of the Year David Funakoshi, and Past President

Janyce Miyashiro.

Ginowan Shinnen EnkaiBy Jane Nakamura

Over 200 people attended Ginowan Shijinkai’s annual New Year’s celebration on March 26 at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Friends and relatives arrived early to join in the activities. Christine Higa’s popular Children’s Corner kept children and parents involved in crafts commemorating the Year of the Rabbit throughout the evening. Chris also prepared cultural information about Ginowan and Okinawa in a take-home binder for the children to study. New information is added yearly.

Adults find them just as interesting and informative.

Past president Janyce Miyashiro served as mistress of ceremony for the evening. A moment of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Pat Miyashiro gave current information on the Ikuyu Madin project, reminding all to complete and submit their plaque donation information. The plaques are estimated to be com-pleted during the summer.

HUOA president Norman Nakasone gave the opening address and also installed the Ginowan Shijinkai officers and advisors for

the coming year. Norman recognized Ginowan club as one of two that does clean-up of the HOC facilities twice during the year. He also recognized the active and positive involvement of members in other HUOA activities, parades, committees, craft fairs, annual festival, etc.

Officers for the coming year are: President, Ellen Higa; Vice President, Kathleen Kaya; Treasurer, Alan Kunihisa, Corresponging Secretary, June Zakimi; Recording Secretary, Sandra Nishimoto. Advisors: Janyce Miyashiro, Christine Higa, Rodney Kohagura, Patrick Miyashiro, Guy Miyashiro, Alice Morisako, Larry Morisako and John Tasato. Ellen Higa gave the President’s Message.

Recognition: David Funakoshi, was recognized as Uchinanchu of the Year. Graduates: Dayna Miyashiro received her Masters in Science degree in Anatomy

Students enjoy the Hui Okinawa student exchange potluck.

10-year-old Amanda Higa and 7-year-old brother Slate entertained the guests with Sensei Terry Higa

and Derek Shiroma.


ELIGIBILITY: Open to all members and guests of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association and affiliated Okinawan clubs.FLIGHTS:

Championship 0-9 36 holes One low gross, all others net “A” 10-19 36 holes Low Net“B” 20-30 36 holes Low NetWomen 0-38 36 holes Low NetSeniors (60 and over) 0-30 36 holes Low NetSuper Seniors (75+) 0-30 18 holes Sunday- 5/29 Low Net

NOTE: Championship Flight golfer with the lowest 36 hole gross total will be declared the Tournament Champion. In case of a tie, the win-ner will be determined by sudden death play off. For net scores, ties will be decided by matching cards or by other methods as determined by theTournament Committee.

AWARDS & BANQUET: Prizes and awards to be presented on May 29, 2011 at Jikoen Temple, 1731 North School Street, with cocktails start-ing at 5:30pm and dinner at 6pm.

ENTRY FEE: $125.00 includes green fees, cart fees, City and County of Honolulu user fees, and awards banquet. Additional banquet tickets

are available at $15.00 each. Super Seniors: $60.00 greens and cart fees, Sunday user fees and awards banquet.

STARTING TIMES: Starting times for all flights will be from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Tee times will be posted at the Starter’s Booth at Pali Municipal Golf Course. All participants will be grouped according to flights: Seniors, Women, A, Championship, and B.

FOR INFORMATION CALL: WES TERUYA at 235-3117 or 228-8696 or call HUOA at 676-5400.

enTrYForMCompleteandmailthisformsowereceiveyourentrynolaterthanMonday,May16,2011.entryfeesmustaccompanythisformoritwillberejected.TheTournamentCommitteereservestherighttoverifyandadjusthandicapsandtoacceptorrejectentries.Pleaseprintallinformation.Mahalo.

Name: __________________________________________________Phone:_____________ Email: _______________________________Address: City: State: Zipcode: Golf Club Affiliation: Hdcp As Of 5/1/2010: Golf Club Hdcp Chairperson: Handicap Chairperson’s Phone: Your Sonjin Kai: Or, Guest: Yes Do You Intend To Play In The Senior Flight: Yes ___ No ____ Age ____OR Super Senior (75+); Sunday Only? Yes ___ No ____ Age ____

TEAM INFORMATIONCaptain: Handicap: Player #2: Handicap: Player #3: Handicap: Player #4: Handicap: Entry Fees: $125.00 = $ _______ Super Senior Entry Fee: $60.00 = $ _______ Additional Banquet Tickets: $15.00 per person X _____ = $ _______Total Amount Enclosed (Check Payable To: HUOA) = $ _______

Kindly mail your check with this completed entry form before May 16, 2011 to:

HUOA-Golf • 94-587 Ukee Street • Waipahu, HI 96797-4214Mahalo! Ippee Nifee Deebiru!

41st Annual Hawaii United Okinawa Association Invitational Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 28, 2011 & Sunday, May 29, 2011at Pali Municipal Golf Course

Entry Deadline: First 120 players or May 16, 2011, whichever

comes first.

HUOA ALOHA AINA EARTH DAYDate: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.Place: Hawaii Okinawa Center

Purpose: Recycling community clean-up/fundraiser for HUOAPlease bring your recyclable waste, help our environment,

and turn trash into cash for HUOA.HUOA makes money when you bring the following:

SCRAP METAL (example: washers, dryers, metal tables/chairs, etc.)

BEVERAGE CONTAINERS • USED COOKING OIL CELLULAR PHONES • PRINTER CARTRIDGES

Other recyclables will also be accepted such as:Newspaper, cardboard, telephone books, magazines

Plastic bags, bottle capsComputers, printers

**For complete list of items, please check out our flyer on the HUOA website: http://www.huoa.org

Curbside pick-up will be available in nearby areas – call HUOA at 676-5400.Exchange your incandescent light bulbs for CFLs (limit 2 per person).

Canned goods will also be collected for the Hawaii Food Bank.Please consider volunteering for this worthwhile project, call 676-5400.

Co-Chairs: Chris Shimabukuro & Courtney Takara


for sale. Bring your goza and chairs and relax under the stars. The event is free and there will be plenty of parking.

This event is presented and sponsored by KCC’s Office of Student Activities and is being organized by Shari Tamashiro with advisors Norman Kaneshiro and Derek Ichiro Shiroma. Eisa leaders include David Jones, Lisa Tamashiro and Van Shimabukuro.

The inspiration for the event comes from the centennial celebration Okinawan Festival in Brazil, where the finale included eisa drummers from all over the region playing together. According to Shari Tamashiro, “The ground shook, the energy level was so intoxicating that I was transported. I remember wanting to bring that same energy and joy back in a performance for people back home. Hopefully, we will succeed with the grand finale of the Hawaii Eisa Festival that all four groups are working together to create.”

For the latest information on the festival, please visit http://tain.kcc.hawaii.edu, or call 734-9576.

By Shari Tamashiro, Cybrarian, Kapi’olani Community College

A special celebration of Okinawan drumming will

be held on the Great Lawn of Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) on Saturday, May 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Eisa is a form of dance and drumming unique to Okinawa. Participating eisa groups are Chinagu Eisa Hawaii, Hawaii Eisa Chimugukuru Daiko Hawaii, and the Young Okinawans of Hawaii. Kenny Endo’s Taiko Center of the Pacific and the Paranku Club of Hawaii will be performing as special guests. There will also be a gathering of the Shisa (Lion Dogs) and live music by Urizun Hawaii, Derek Fujio, Norman Kaneshiro, Derek Ichiro Shiroma, and Richie Yamashiroya. Anyone interested in participating in the largest paranku drum gathering in Hawaii is encouraged to sign up to join the paranku brigade! Email [email protected] to find out more.

The event will showcase the different styles of eisa (traditional and contemporary) with the contrast of Japanese taiko. It will also unite all four groups in an exciting finale! There will be ono food and drinks, games for the kids, and Okinawan items

Let’s Make an Okinawan Hina Doll!The members of Ryukyukoku Matsuri

Daiko (RMD) Hawaii are busily pre-paring for “Akatsuki no Utage,” our 15th Anniversary Recital, which will take place at the Neil Blaisdell Concert Hall on June 19 at 3 p.m. It promises to be a terrific show, and we are excited to welcome performers and audience members all the way from Okinawa (and around the world)!

We are fortunate to have Zamami-sensei, who is coming from Okinawa to help celebrate our 15th Anniversary. Zamami-sensei is a highly skilled artisan. If you have been to the Higa Building at HOC, you have probably seen her work; she created the two dolls right inside the front door. One is working at a spinning wheel and the other is weaving. Zamami-sensei has graciously offered to hold an Okinawan Hina doll-making workshop while she is here in Hawaii to attend the recital.

The workshop will be held at Natsunoya Teahouse on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $50, which includes the cost of materials and lunch. For ticket information for the Akatsuki no Utage RMD Hawaii 15th Anniversary Recital or the Okinawan Hina Doll Workshop, please call 224-7380, email [email protected] or visit www.rmdhawaii.org.

Lite Breakfast includes: One - 12 oz. Coffee beverage, one Pastry, one Whole Fruit, and one can of Passion Orange or Guava Juice. Valid for Kama‘aina and local military guests, must present valid Hawaii or Military ID at check-in. Offer based on 1 to 2 people with existing bed(s). Additional person charge: $50.00 per person,

maximum 4 persons per room. Daily Lite Breakfast is not included for additional person. Subject to availability, applicable taxes, change without notice, and may not be combined with any other offers. Other restrictions

may apply. Offer expires June 28, 2011. Commissionable.

$119Ratesstart at

only

Kama‘aina/military Special• Partial Oceanview Room • Free Lite Breakfast for Two

• 12 PM Early Check-In • 2 PM Late Check-Out(Early check-in & check-out based on availability)

Come spend some time with us…in Waikiki…on the Beach. Your Home away from home.

PACIFIC BEACH HOTELOn Oahu, call 923-4511 / Toll Free 1-800-367-60602490 Kalakaua Avenue/ Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Seconds, Anyone?Volunteers at the Hawaii Okinawa Center (HOC) are being treated to ono Okinawan dishes like goya and fu champuru, jushime, asajiru – and more – by HOC’s new volunteer chef,

Grant Sandaa Murata.

Eisa Festival at Kapi’olani Community College, May 14

Van Shimabukuro of Hawaii Eisa Chimugukuru Daiko.

Celebrating Being Uchinanchu – Maui StyleCome and join the Valley Isle as we celebrate our Okinawan heritage through

food, the arts, music, and education. Our Maui Okinawan Festival will be held at Maui Mall in Kahului on Saturday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event’s theme “Hashi Kakiin,” or Building Bridges, reflects our desire to con-nect with people in numerous ways. Grandparents and parents passing traditions to their children through the making of andagi; a sansei Uchinanchu rediscovering her desire to play the sanshin through seeing one of our performances; a visitor from the mainland finding a taste for pig’s feet soup, and upon returning home, seeking out the local Okinawan organization; a local passerby being inspired to look into bashofu designs through a guest speaker’s presentation on Okinawan textiles; no matter how significant or insignificant the impression may seem, every positive bridge built will strengthen the Okinawan spirit.

Please contact the Maui Okinawan Cultural Center at 242-1560 for more informa-tion about the Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai’s biggest event of the year!


Date Club Location Time6/26/11 Hawaii Sashiki-Chinen Doshi Kai Ala Moana Park, Areas 8 & 9 9 a.m.6/26/11 Itoman Shijin Kai Ala Moana Park 9 a.m.6/26/11 Osato Doshi Kai Ala Moana Park #8 & 9 9 a.m.-2 p.m.6/26/11 Tamagusuku Club Kapiolani Park, Areas 4 & 5 10 a.m.7/3/11 Okinawa City-Goeku Son Kapiolani Park #28 10 a.m.7/10/11 Kin Chojin Kai Kapiolani Park 9 a.m.7/24/11 Chatan-Kadena Chojin Kai Ala Moana Regional Park 9 a.m.7/24/11 Hawaii Shuri Naha Club Ala Moana-Risers 9 a.m.7/24/11 Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai Velma McWayne Santos Center 9 a.m.7/31/11 Gushichan Sonjin Kai Ala Moana 10 a.m.7/31/11 Gushikawa Shijin Kai Kapiolani Park #26 9 a.m.-4 p.m.7/31/11 Nago Club Kapiolani Park 7 a.m.-3 p.m.7/31/11 Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Kapiolani Park #27 & 14 7 a.m.-7 p.m.8/7/11 Ginowan Shijin Kai Ala Moana Park, Sect 8 9 a.m-3 p.m.8/7/11 Haneji Kapiolani Park, Area 14 9 a.m.-4 p.m.8/21/11 Awase Doshi Kai Kapiolani Park, Area 13, 14 & 15 9 a.m.-4 p.m.8/21/11 Urasoe Shijin Kai Ala Moana Park #9 6 a.m.-6 p.m.9/18/11 Hui Okinawa Wailoa State Park 10:30 a.m.

Club PiCniC CalendarThe following list contains picnic information provided by HUOA clubs as of March 31, 2011.

Morita & Son, General Contracting, LLC

Replace Windows and Doors Remodel Kitchen and Bath

Repair Water/Termite Damage All Types of Carpentry Work

No Job is Too Small

License Number BC-24811

Owner: Keith Morita Phone Number: (808) 381-1820


Hawaii-Okinawa High School Student ExchangeTwenty-five students from 15 different high schools in Okinawa

began the Phase I portion of our Hawaii-Okinawa Student Exchange Program on February 26. Led by Deputy Superintendent Hiroshi Oshiro, the students met their host students and families at the Hawaii Okinawa Center at the Welcome Party. The most treasured experience for the Okinawan students was the opportunity to live with their host fami-lies and discover how different high schools in Hawaii are compared to Okinawa.

HUOA is appreciative of all the host students and their families for “adopting” their Okinawan students and providing memorable experi-ences – going to the swap meet, cavorting with the dolphins at Sea Life Park, hiking Diamond Head, going shopping, and doing many other things together.

Special mahalo to Principal Shawn Suzuki for hosting the students and introducing them to life on campus at Konawaena High School and to members of Hui Okinawa who provided a pot luck feast, great enter-tainment and fellowship when the group visited the Big Island.

Phase II of the Exchange Program will take place when Hawaii stu-dents travel to Okinawa June 10-25 and will be hosted by the students who participated in the Phase I Program in Hawaii.

Okinawa students and their host students from Hawaii gather for a photo at the Welcome Party held at the HOC.

Miyako High School: Enthusiastic students from Miyako High School spent the morning learning about the HOC and the history of immigration to Hawaii.

Uchinaa-guchi (Okinawan language) Word of the MonthMarchkachi-chiki, n. [kaki-tsuke] A note; a memo; a document.

Aprilshin-tii, n. [shintei] The bottom of one’s heart; one’s inner thoughts; one’s motive.(Excerpted, with permission, from the Okinawan-English Wordbook, by Mitsugu Sakihara, edited by Stewart Curry, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 2006)

Shohei Shiroma, a student from Kaiho High School in Okinawa, gets to meet a dolphin at Sea Life Park.

Horseback riding was one of the activities for the students at Konawaena High School.

FESTIVAL OBJECTIVESThe objective of the 5th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival is

to see the continuous development of the Uchina Network and, with the aim of developing a new global network, contribute to the realization of “an island of exchange and harmonious coexistence which is open to the world” as stated in the “Okinawa 21st Century Vision” by way of conducting projects based on the following basic policies:

(1) to pass on the “Uchina Network” and the “Uchina identity” to the next generation.

(2) to promote exchange among Uchinanchu around the world including local Okinawan citizens

(3) to promote a more globalized development of the Uchina Network

For more information, please visit huoa.org for a link to the Festival site.

Thirty-six students from Gushikawa High School visit

HOC.


Okinawan ProverbsBy Dr. Kyoko Hijirida, HUOA Uchinaaguchi Class Instructor

Uchinaa nu Kugani Kutuba

うちなーぬ　くがに　くとぅば　（沖縄の黄金の言葉（格言）)

(Okinawa’s Precious Words of Wisdom)Okinawans have a treasure chest of proverbs which are part of the legacy of

Uchina-nchu. Some were intentionally created to teach their children and grand-children. Others were applicable to keep a person on the right path of thought and action. They reflect and reveal the psyche or consciousness of the people. These proverbs are timeless.

界は互いに助け合って暮らすものしきんやちゅいしーじーしどぅ　くらしゅるShikin ya chui shiijii shidu kurashuru.

(We live in this world while helping one another.)No one can predict a natural disaster or harmful threats in one’s lifetime. The

recent tragedy in Japan resulting from the powerful earthquakes, aftershocks, and tsunami are horrible. The effects of nuclear radiation continue to escalate and plague the community even as this article is being written.

In conjunction with the concept chui shiijii, perhaps the following expressions will further enhance and underscore the values expressed in Okinawan proverbs. First, “Nuchidu Takara,” means that human life is the most valuable (precious) treasure.

In a theatrical play by Eikichi Yamazato, this phrase emerges as part of the character, King Sho Tai’s dialogue. It was during Sho Tai’s reign that Okinawa’s kingdom period ended and became a domain of Japan. Western intervention and Japan’s annexation imposed political and social changes. In more contemporary times, “Nuchidu Takara” is appropriated used in themes connected with the Battle of Okinawa.

Another powerful word is “Yuimaaruu”, which means “To Help One Another”. Yuimaaruu is the epitome of Okinawan values that needs to be practiced in our daily lives. The basic principle of life is to help one another. Helping each other, especially in the face of a disaster is the basic principle of life.

The concept of “yuimaaruu” is alive and reflected in the outpouring of man-power, food, financial resources and goods that the gracious people of the world continue to share in helping their brothers and sisters in Japan.

The concepts of Chui shiijii, Nuchi du Takara and Yuimaaruu are ageless and will continue for eons to come as long as we continue to value and apply these prin-ciples in our lives.

A highly motivated group of 22 educators from across the country recently gathered at the Hawaii Okinawa Center (HOC) to learn about Okinawa’s

rich history and culture. The participants were members of the Committee of Teaching about Asia (CTA), who had traveled here to attend the Conference on Asian Studies at the Hawaii Convention Center.

After an introduction to the history of Okinawa and a tour of the HOC, Dr. Joyce Chinen engaged the group in an examination of the Okinawan Identity. This was followed by an introduction to popular Okinawan musical instruments by Hawaii Taiko Kai’s Terry Higa Sensei, Nidaime Teishin Kai’s President Dexter Teruya and his assistant Warren Kotani, and Miyashiro Soho Kai’s Bonnie Miyashiro Sensei. After a demonstration of how the taiko and koto enhance the sanshin, each of the educators chose an instrument for hands-on lessons, which they enjoyed immensely.

After demonstrating how to drop andagi the Okinawan way, Sandy Yanagi encouraged the teachers to drop their own andagi – preferably in the hot oil, of course, and not on the ground like some of them did. Amazingly, the teachers enjoyed the taste of the andagi very much. They all vowed to go home, follow the andagi recipe included in their information booklet, and practice the art of drop-ping the batter to ensure beautiful golden round balls.

Mahalo to all our instructors who pitched in to help make the CTA Educators Day a very successful one.

Asian Studies Teachers Spend the Day at HOC

Birthday Parties • Graduations • AnniversariesWeddings • Office Parties • Seminars and Meetings

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April 201126 Club Development Committee meeting, 7pm28 Administration Committee meeting, 7pm30 Aloha Aina Earth Day, Recycling Fundraiser, HOC, 8am-2pm

May 9 Club Development Committee meeting 7pm11 Okinawan Festival Committee meeting 7pm12 Communications & Information Committee meeting 7pm13-14 2011 Kauai Okinawan Dance Festival, Kauai Veteran’s Center, 5:30-10:30pm17 Board of Directors meeting 7pm21 Waimanalo, Weinberg Village Community Outreach Project, 10am-1pm26 Administration Committee meeting 7pm28-29 41st HUOA Invitational Golf Tournament, Pali Golf Course29 Golf Tournament Banquet, Jikoen30 Memorial Day—Hawaii Okinawa Center office closed

June 7 HUOA Executive Council meeting 7pm7-10 HUOA Children’s Cultural Day Camp8 Okinawan Festival Committee Meeting, 7pm9 Communications & Information Committee meeting 7pm16 Festival Food Com. Meeting, 7 pm19 Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii, Akatsuki no Utage, 15th Anniversary Taiko Concert at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 3-5pm23 Administration Committee meeting 7pm24 4th HUOA Senior Fair, 10am-1pm25 Maui Okinawan Festival, Maui Mall, 10am-3pm28 Club Development com. Meeting, 7pm

Classes • Other Meetings at Hawaii Okinawa Center:HUOA Sanshin: every Thursday, 7pm* Ichigo Ichi E: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 8-9pm* Ikebana: 3rd Wednesday, 7pm*Karaoke nite: last Tuesday, 6:30pm*Kobudo Taiko: every Monday, 7pm, contact Calvin Nakama 224-7374Monday Crafters: every Monday, 9am*Okinawan Genealogical Society mtg: 3rd Saturday, 9am*Uchinaaguchi: every 4th Thursday, 7pm**for more information, please call 676-5400 **Subject to Change** (entries as of 3/31/11)

REMINDER: Since January 2011, the regular airtime for our HOT shows has been changed to Saturday at 5 p.m. In addition to this time slot, we also premiere (new) shows on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. These premiere shows are reshown on the Saturday of the same week. Our shows will still be aired on Oceanic Channel 53.

May 2, Mon (Premiere), 7pm & May 7, Sat, 5pm–Show #2 of the 28th Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park, September 4 and 5, 2010, featuring Radio Okinawa with Miyarabi Fe-nu na-; and Naha Daiko with Chinagu Eisa Hawaii.

May 14, Sat–Part 2 of 2000 Hawaii United Okinawa Association’s Study Tour to Okinawa with opening ceremony of the exhibit “Bento to Mixed Plate.”

May 16, Mon–(Premiere), 7pm & May 21, Sat, 5 pm–Part 2 of Karate: From Okinawa to Hawaii, by Charles C. Goodin, featuring demonstration of Karate and Kobudo, at the UH-Manoa Art Auditorium on July 12, 2009.

May 28, Sat, 5pm–Show #2 of the 1998 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park, fea-turing Hawaii Taiko Kai; Ikene Shizu Group (Lanakila); Kaneshiro Kikue Ryubu Kenkyu Kai; Goju-Ryo, Hawaii Senbu-Kan; Toguchi Mitsuko Ryubu Kenkyusho; Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai Taiko; Majikina Honryu Buyo Dojo; Kazuko Shiroma Ryu; Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai, Hawaii Shibu; Kariyushi Champuru Variety Show including Lorraine Kaneshiro, Charles Asao, Steve Yamada, HUOA Mountain Villagers; bon dance; vintage footage of the 1985 and 1990 Okinawan Festivals; interviews with Roy Kaneshiro, Jane Serikaku, Wayne Miyahira, Gary Honda, Shoei Moriyama, Kiyoshi Kinjo, Kenneth Oshiro, and Dorothy Hoe. A MUST-SEE NOSTALGIC REVIEW!

Jun 4, Sat, 5pm–Part 1 of the 2000 Hawaii United Okinawa Association Study Tour to Okinawa, featuring the Toyama Kyuzo Statue, Kin Shonudo Cave, Nago Pineapple Park, Nago Glass Factory, Busena Terrace Beach Resort, Ogimi Bashofu Factory, Hedo Misaki, Kunigami Busan Center, Bankoku Shinryo Kan, Manzamo Cape, Zakimi Castle, and Takoyama Kanko Park (Ryukyu Mura).

Jun 6, Mon (Premiere), 7pm & Jun 11, Sat, 5pm–Part 1 of the “Nenes” (Yasura Terumi, Higa Mayuko, Uehara Nagisa and Nakamoto Maki) presented by Sadao China in a benefit concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Hawaii Okinawa Center on June 29, 2010.

Jun 18 Sat, 5pm–Part 1 of “Shinasaki,” a recital by Jane Kaneshiro Sozan Kai, held at the Leeward Community Theatre on April 19, 1998.

Jun 20, Mon (Premiere), 7pm & Jun 25, Sat, 5pm–Show #3 of the 28th Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park, September 4 and 5, 2010, featuring Shinsato Shosei Kai; Majikina Honryu Buyo Dojo; and Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate Club/Shinden Ryu Karate Association.

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