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In this issue of WA...
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‘wa’harmony
Higashi Hongwanji
Hawaii Betsuin
Bulletin
August 2014
Higashi Hongwanji
Mission of Hawaii
At Higashi Hongwanji, we remain true to our origins
as an open Sangha, welcoming anyone who wishes to learn more
about the Jodo Shinshutradition of Buddhism.
A registered 501(c)3 organization
President: Faye ShigemuraVice President: Jonathan Tani
Secretary: Debra SaikiTreasurer: Edmund Nakano
Rinban: Kenjun KawawataMinister: Makoto Honda
Associate Minister:Frank Childs
1685 Alaneo StreetHonolulu, HI 96817Tel: (808) 531-9088Fax: (808) 531-3265
Email: [email protected]
Wa is published monthly by Higashi Hongwanji Mission of
Hawaii for its members and friends. Comments, articles and
other items for publication consideration are welcomed.
Editor: Ken Saiki
AUGUST 20148/3 Sun 10 am Shotsuki memorial service & Sunday school8/3 Sun 12 pm Jimmy’s Auto Basics8/9 Sat 10 am What on Earth Is Namuamidabutsu?8/10 Sun 10 am Sunday service & Sunday school8/10 Sun 12 pm Basic Buddhism study class (Japanese) Poetry in Motion outing (English) Family portrait Moanalua Gardens8/12 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice8/14 Thu 7 pm ABCs of Buddhism study class (English)8/17 Sun 10 am Sunday service & Sunday school8/17 Sun 12 pm Betsuin board meeting 8/19 Tue 7 pm O-ko: Dharma discussion at Kaneohe8/24 Sun 9 am Chicken/sushi sale (No Sunday service)8/26 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice8/26 Tue 6:30 pm Movie night: When the Last Sword Is Drawn8/28 Thu 10 am Shinran Shonin memorial service8/28 Thu 11 am Recitation circle8/28 Thu 1 pm Mako’s Computer Clinic8/31 Sun 10 am Sunday service8/31 Sun 11:30 am Ehime Maru Memorial cleaning & picnic w/Kaneohe temple Kakaako Waterfront Pk
SEPTEMBER 20149/7 Sun 10 am Shotsuki memorial service & Sunday school9/7 Sun 12 pm Family portrait sitting 9/9 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice9/11 Thu 7 pm ABCs of Buddhism study class led by Rinban Kawawata in English9/13 Sat 10 am Hawaii District Committee meeting Betsuin - Fukuhara Conference Room9/14 Sun 10 am Sunday service & Sunday school9/14 Sun 12 pm Basic Buddhism study class
led by Rinban Kawawata in Japanese9/16 Tue 7 pm O-ko: Dharma discussion at Betsuin9/20 Sat 10 am What on Earth Is Namuamidabutsu? led by Rev. Frank Childs9/21 Sun 10 am Ohigan service9/21 Sun 12 pm Betsuin board meeting 9/23 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice9/23 Tue 6:30 pm Movie night: Dora-Heita9/28 Sun 10 am Shinran Shonin memorial service9/28 Sun 11 am Recitation circle9/28 Sun 1 pm Mako’s Computer Clinic
Temple Activities Calendar
Everyone is welcome to join in on our sutra chanting at 7 am daily (except Sundays & 28th day of the month) in the Betsuin Main Hall.
Shhh…don’t tell anybody, but I love it. All the preparation going into the bon dance, the development of the menus, programs, activities…they give me a high. You’re right, I admit it, it sounds crazy. All the time spent in weeks of preparation comes down to two nights of hustling food, then it’s all pau. My high is watching who comes, making niele about what people eat, and meeting friends who I haven’t seen since the last bon dance. I was happy to see that at the end of the night, 99% of our intended plans played out like clockwork. The evening started with the Manto-e Service of Ten Thousand Lanterns, led by Bishop Ken Kawawata. The lanterns were beautifully hanging, rocking back and forth as the winds gently crossed the yard…until Saturday night, when those same lanterns got a sudden drenching after a downpour hit us a half hour before closing. I was so looking forward to the last dance, that lively Fukushima group song that everyone drops everything to dance to. More about that later. On Saturday night after the Manto-e service, the Harada Naoazusa Kai Hawaii minyo group sang folk songs, accompanied by taiko, shakuhachi and shamisen. Then it was time for group dancing. The following roll call of old friends should sound familiar: Susan Kanemoto, Gayle Rich, Judy Morimoto, Sheila Okamura, Janet Okino, Selma Kelly, Joe and Alice Nunogawa, Betty and Barbara Tamanaha, Karen and Roy Hatakeyama, Craig and Veda Tokashiki, Lynn Shigemoto, Sylvia Gushi, Amy Kato, Pat Davison, Judy Greewald, Joanne Kurosawa, and Jan and David Nakashima. They were the andagi gang who worked hard making the andagi, cinnamon andagi and poto-gi (Portuguese sausage andagi). Under the leadership of the two lieutenants Susan and Gayle, I hear they sold out. Some unsung heroes: Kelly Ann Fukuhara redid our old andagi sign at no charge; Clyde, who is Betty Tamanaha’s friend, allowed us to use his wok; and Joe Nunogawa came early to hand our signs and banners. The food prepping started from Wednesday. Debra and Dennis Saiki, Ken and Kumiko Saiki, Rika Matsuura, Joyce Masaki, Jeanne Kawawata, Margaret Hamachi, Jane Sasabuchi, Rev. Makoto Honda, Betty Nishida and Atsuko Nonaka reported for work in the morning, and sliced, cut, chopped, diced everything that got in their way. We broke for lunch to take a breath or two, and it was literally “back to the old chopping block”! Our sister temples on Oahu were also well represented to help with the food preparation, including expert garlic crusher Rev. Noriaki Fujimori, and Toshiaki and Irene Arai from Palolo Hongwanji and Chef Rev. Hiroko Maeda, Eleanor Tokunaga, Gladys Sakata, Never-At-A-Loss-For-Words Mary Matsuda, Liane Briggs and Susan Ng from Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji. There to help with the cooking were Vince and Chrislin Flores, Milton and Lani Hee, and Craig Kagawa. Serving in the kitchen were Kelly Nakano’s friends, Gina Maeda-Caluya, Ashlyn and Michelle.
A Bon Dance to Savor
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Mahalo Gozaimasu
We gratefully acknowledge the following for their generous contributions. If we’ve missed any donor’s name, please accept our apologies and let us know by calling the Betsuin at 531-9088 so we can make corrections to our records.
Sadie Sakai Harold Kudo Kathleen Uyema Grace Sugimoto Harvey Maruya Ethel Shishido James & Edith Endo Dennis & Debra Saiki Joyce Moriyama Mitsue Ikari Ken & Kumiko Saiki Tadao Iwasaki Frances Makiyama Masayuki Miyasato Yasuko Kawada Mikiko Kishida Natalie Matsuzaki AnonymousEsther Zakabi Gladys Sakata Donald Fukuda Arlene Ebisuya Akitoshi Nakahara Shigeru GushikumaKatherine Kurakake Michael & June DeBusk Pearl Kurihara Collin Segawa Marilyn Yonekura Wayne & Violet HaradaYuko Oshiro Joanne Ninomiya Chieko Sugimoto Eiko Yoshida Moriso Teraoka Walter YamadaEllen Gono Charlene Watanabe Ed & Charlene Unten Hideo Imoto Margaret Hamachi R. H. NagataEleanor Tokunaga Jennifer Sakuma Sarah Miyasaki Mr. & Mrs. N. Fukuda Minoru Uyemura Diane ShimizuW. Yamada Noboru Hayase Florence Kanno Patricia Nitta Ethel Umemoto Joyce KuriharaPaul & Liane Briggs Atsuko Nonaka Harada Nao Azusa Kai Minako Ito-Song Donald & Ruriko HayashiShirley Nishizawa Bishop Ken Kawawata Patrick Miyamura Harvey & Norma Shima Mr. & Mrs. Warren ItamuraIkuto Taketa Kenneth Kihara David & Donna Kohara Jean Hayashi Stanley & Marjorie HosakaBeatrice Nakano Sumiko Kubota Judy Goto Amy Abe Kiyoko Iwasaki & FamilyEd Nakano Konrad Sasaki & Family Jane Naito Margaret Higa Bert & Millicent YamamotoAnonymous Robert Takayama Craig Kagawa Edmund Kawakone Iwakuni Odori Aiko KaiJane Okazaki James Hirakawa
Walter Yamada Gwen Kubo Family of Harry Tsukamoto
Anonymous Charles Ganotisi Wendy White Marilyn Tan
Minako Ito Joyce Masaki Kumiko Saiki
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the late
Hiroharu Uyesato (89)June 27, 2014
Haruo “Tani” Tanida (92)July 21, 2014
In Memoriam
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Nathan Choy AkeeReiko ArakakiIrene Masako FujikiMasaru FujikiJanice Motoko HirataHiroko HiroiYoneko IharaKenzo IshiiToyomi Iwasaki
Jack Shigeru KaneshiroLeatrice Namie KimuraYoshimi KubotaHelen Tamae MarquesThomas MimuroMae Mitsue Kikuchi MiyasatoKiyoshi NakagawaToshikatsu NakaharaRyoki Nakama
Susan Yoshie Oi MoodyThomas Yoshio OkudaGeorge Minoru SagawaHelen Yoshie ShimamuraAlfred Sadamu ShimodaJane Masuyo ShimogawaShizuko SumiyeMatsue TakayamaTomie Tanijo
Tomochika UyedaFlorence Chiyoko UyenoAdeline Sugai VenturaChiyoko WatanabeJohn Masami YamadaJanet Setsuko YamauchiWayne Atsushi YamauchiFumie Yoshida
Shotsuki Observance for August
Our monthly shotsuki service in remembrance of temple family members who passed away in the month of August of a past year and will be held on
The following list includes family members from the past 25 years. While shotsuki services are observed every year, special nenki hoyo memorial services are held during certain auspicious years. These years include the 1st
anniversary, followed by memorial services for the 3rd, 7th, 13th, 17th, 25th, 33rd and 50th years, held during the year prior to the actual anniversary date. If you wish you may schedule memorial services to be held at your home, as is the usual custom in Japan. The ministers will be happy to accommodate your preference. Call the Betsuin office at 531-9088 for assistance or for more information.
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Jon, Cliff, Arai-san and Bansaka-sensei alternate special Manto-e memorial lanterns with the regular yagura lanterns.
Susan, Atsuko, Kumiko, Margaret and Rika are ready to slice anything that doesn’t move.
Bon Dance (cont’d) The Aikido, Jujitsu and Taichi groups were there in force with Ron Tagami, Clifford Lee, Roger Kwok, Faye Garan and her pretty nieces Ariana and Erin, Bill and Lawrence Doi, Daijo Kaneshiro, Jackie Oshiro, handsome Rory Enomoto, Shantel Nouchi, Danny Asami, Hiroshi Kato, Charlene Watanabe, David and Jan Nakashima, Nataley Nakata, Jonelle Oshiro, Koko and Kisa Tamai, Eiko Sakamoto, Sand and Kelly Nakamatsu, Linda Honda, Frances Nakamura, John Morris, Marjorie Au, Aadya Wilhelm, Michael and Mami Kaihe, Kevin Yamakawa and Stuart Minchew. With the help of these young and beautiful people, we were able to get our food out. Cashiers were Jimmy Hirakawa, Wendy Kuwahara, Diane and Kelly Nakano, Kristi Saiki, Colleen Sakuma, Susan Tanigawa, Gina Maeda, Jodi Yamashiro and Big Cheese Ed Nakano. Kelly Nakano went an additional mile for us by posting us on the Internet to announce our bon dance, food and parking details. This was our first appearance on Yelp or any social media, and will not be our last. She also helped us with signs. Thanks, Kelly! It takes the young ‘uns to help us move
forward in this electronically connected world. The reception table was manned by Roy Nakamoto, his grandsons Ridge and John Ishikawa and Peggy Arita. Also tirelessly helping were runner Jonathan Tani, and trash crew Rev. Takafumi Bansaka, Rev. Makoto Honda, and Bishop Ken Kawawata. Ken Saiki, Bishop Ken Kawawata and Rev. Makoto Honda were the PR officers who greeted our honored visitors, Consul General of Japan Toyoei Shigeeda and his wife, Michiko; Gov. Neil Abercrombie and his entourage; David Ige and his dedicated group, including Wayne Hirata who worked with me at HMSA; and Mark Takai and his handsome family. Kendall Shimazu and his reliable Shimazu Shave Ice crew showed up with their amazing machines and even more amazing flavors developed by Kendall’s father, Kelvin. We’re sure to hear further development of flavors by Kendall in the near future. How about YummyYuzu? Karen Kamihara operated the games, and Stacie Yamaguchi
did the hair feathers and popular face painting. As mentioned earlier, at the last half hour on Saturday, the rains came pouring down on our poor lanterns and pretty much soaked the area and stopped the music. Fortunately, many were able to gather in the Otani Center. Although we didn’t get to do the last betcho dance, there was good company in our social hall, and we were able to enjoy a nice meal together. This year, there were more donors to our bon dance than in previous years. The temple was overwhelmed with wishes for a successful event, and we thank each and every member and all our friends for their kind and generous support. In an event such as this, it takes several teams of dedicated, hard-working people to step up to the plate and sacrifice their ball games and Korean dramas for the weekend. Thank you all for your kindness and dedication. A huge “mahalos” to all who came to celebrate the event, dance and/or eat. Until next year, enjoy the rest of the bon season!
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Thank you to all who have brought in old and some not-so-old photographs of your families for our Betsuin centennial book. We also appreciate those of you who submitted pictures for inclusion in our 2015 calendar. We’re still looking for a lot more photos for both projects, so keep ‘em coming! Digital photos are the easiest, but we’ll accept all formats. If you submit prints, we’ll carefully scan them and return them to you along with digitized files. And don’t forget, we are continuing our family portrait sessions, usually held after our shotsuki memorial services on the first Sunday of the month, although sometimes they’re scheduled at our temple outings to attractive park settings. Check our temple calendar for the family portrait schedule.
The 2003 film tells the story of two Shinsengumi samurai, Yoshimura Kanichiro, who appears to be a money-grubbing and emotional swordsman, and Saitō
Hajime, a heartless killer. The main storyline is set during the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate, but it is told in a series of flashbacks as two characters reminisce. The
themes include conflicting loyalty to the clan, lord, and family. More than just a story of swordplay, it is the story of a man willing to do anything for the good of his family, even if it means never being able to see them. The movie won Best Film in the 2004 Japan Academy Awards, plus
Best Actor (Kiichi Nakai) and Best Supporting Actor (Kōichi Satō), among other awards. Japanese audio with English subtitles. Showtime: 6:30 pm, Tuesday, August 26. 137 minutes. Free admission, open to all. Ample seating in Fukuhara Conference Room.
Mako’s Computer Clinic
Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin Bon DanceJuly 25 & 26, 2014
Jimmy’sAuto BasicsSunday, August 3, 12 pm
& every 1st Sunday at 12 pmConference room & parking lot
Learn about proper care & maintenance of your car. Answer questions about problems you
may be having with your car & what you can do about it.
Everyone welcome.
Instructor:Jimmy Hirakawa 2nd generation proprietor
Palolo Auto Service
Frank’sPoetry in MotionSunday, August 19, 12 pm
Moanalua Gardens
Meet at Hitachi Tree
Join our small group of folks
who enjoy reading, writing and
listening to words and thoughts
magically woven together into
poetry. No experience required.
Led by Frank Childs, avid fan
of haiku, as well as many other
styles of poetic expression.
Sunday, August 281:00 - 2:00 pm
& every 28th day of the
month at 1 pm
Come with your computer
& smartphone questions &
problems. Learn computer
basics, how to use Internet,
email, WiFi, LINE & more!
Head Geek: Makoto Honda
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 531-9088
The Manto-e procession approaches the yagura altar.
Andagi, shave ice and other yummy treats await. The line starts early for the many popular food items on the menu.
Consul General & Mrs. Shigeeda dance. Harada Naoazusa Kai Hawaii performs before the dancing begins.
candidates this election year.Photo ops with gu
bernatorial
Hundreds of individuals, family members, bon dance club members and spectators came to enjoy the festivities.
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Thank you to all who have brought in old and some not-so-old photographs of your families for our Betsuin centennial book. We also appreciate those of you who submitted pictures for inclusion in our 2015 calendar. We’re still looking for a lot more photos for both projects, so keep ‘em coming! Digital photos are the easiest, but we’ll accept all formats. If you submit prints, we’ll carefully scan them and return them to you along with digitized files. And don’t forget, we are continuing our family portrait sessions, usually held after our shotsuki memorial services on the first Sunday of the month, although sometimes they’re scheduled at our temple outings to attractive park settings. Check our temple calendar for the family portrait schedule.
The 2003 film tells the story of two Shinsengumi samurai, Yoshimura Kanichiro, who appears to be a money-grubbing and emotional swordsman, and Saitō
Hajime, a heartless killer. The main storyline is set during the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate, but it is told in a series of flashbacks as two characters reminisce. The
themes include conflicting loyalty to the clan, lord, and family. More than just a story of swordplay, it is the story of a man willing to do anything for the good of his family, even if it means never being able to see them. The movie won Best Film in the 2004 Japan Academy Awards, plus
Best Actor (Kiichi Nakai) and Best Supporting Actor (Kōichi Satō), among other awards. Japanese audio with English subtitles. Showtime: 6:30 pm, Tuesday, August 26. 137 minutes. Free admission, open to all. Ample seating in Fukuhara Conference Room.
Mako’s Computer Clinic
Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin Bon DanceJuly 25 & 26, 2014
Jimmy’sAuto BasicsSunday, August 3, 12 pm
& every 1st Sunday at 12 pmConference room & parking lot
Learn about proper care & maintenance of your car. Answer questions about problems you
may be having with your car & what you can do about it.
Everyone welcome.
Instructor:Jimmy Hirakawa 2nd generation proprietor
Palolo Auto Service
Frank’sPoetry in MotionSunday, August 19, 12 pm
Moanalua Gardens
Meet at Hitachi Tree
Join our small group of folks
who enjoy reading, writing and
listening to words and thoughts
magically woven together into
poetry. No experience required.
Led by Frank Childs, avid fan
of haiku, as well as many other
styles of poetic expression.
Sunday, August 281:00 - 2:00 pm
& every 28th day of the
month at 1 pm
Come with your computer
& smartphone questions &
problems. Learn computer
basics, how to use Internet,
email, WiFi, LINE & more!
Head Geek: Makoto Honda
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 531-9088
The Manto-e procession approaches the yagura altar.
Andagi, shave ice and other yummy treats await. The line starts early for the many popular food items on the menu.
Consul General & Mrs. Shigeeda dance. Harada Naoazusa Kai Hawaii performs before the dancing begins.
candidates this election year.Photo ops with gu
bernatorial
Hundreds of individuals, family members, bon dance club members and spectators came to enjoy the festivities.
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NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE
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Permit No. 693
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1685 Alaneo Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Address Service Requested
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In this issue of WA...
8
‘wa’harmony
Higashi Hongwanji
Hawaii Betsuin
Bulletin
August 2014
Higashi Hongwanji
Mission of Hawaii
At Higashi Hongwanji, we remain true to our origins
as an open Sangha, welcoming anyone who wishes to learn more
about the Jodo Shinshutradition of Buddhism.
A registered 501(c)3 organization
President: Faye ShigemuraVice President: Jonathan Tani
Secretary: Debra SaikiTreasurer: Edmund Nakano
Rinban: Kenjun KawawataMinister: Makoto Honda
Associate Minister:Frank Childs
1685 Alaneo StreetHonolulu, HI 96817Tel: (808) 531-9088Fax: (808) 531-3265
Email: [email protected]
Wa is published monthly by Higashi Hongwanji Mission of
Hawaii for its members and friends. Comments, articles and
other items for publication consideration are welcomed.
Editor: Ken Saiki
AUGUST 20148/3 Sun 10 am Shotsuki memorial service & Sunday school8/3 Sun 12 pm Jimmy’s Auto Basics8/9 Sat 10 am What on Earth Is Namuamidabutsu?8/10 Sun 10 am Sunday service & Sunday school8/10 Sun 12 pm Basic Buddhism study class (Japanese) Poetry in Motion outing (English) Family portrait Moanalua Gardens8/12 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice8/14 Thu 7 pm ABCs of Buddhism study class (English)8/17 Sun 10 am Sunday service & Sunday school8/17 Sun 12 pm Betsuin board meeting 8/19 Tue 7 pm O-ko: Dharma discussion at Kaneohe8/24 Sun 9 am Chicken/sushi sale (No Sunday service)8/26 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice8/26 Tue 6:30 pm Movie night: When the Last Sword Is Drawn8/28 Thu 10 am Shinran Shonin memorial service8/28 Thu 11 am Recitation circle8/28 Thu 1 pm Mako’s Computer Clinic8/31 Sun 10 am Sunday service8/31 Sun 11:30 am Ehime Maru Memorial cleaning & picnic w/Kaneohe temple Kakaako Waterfront Pk
SEPTEMBER 20149/7 Sun 10 am Shotsuki memorial service & Sunday school9/7 Sun 12 pm Family portrait sitting 9/9 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice9/11 Thu 7 pm ABCs of Buddhism study class led by Rinban Kawawata in English9/13 Sat 10 am Hawaii District Committee meeting Betsuin - Fukuhara Conference Room9/14 Sun 10 am Sunday service & Sunday school9/14 Sun 12 pm Basic Buddhism study class
led by Rinban Kawawata in Japanese9/16 Tue 7 pm O-ko: Dharma discussion at Betsuin9/20 Sat 10 am What on Earth Is Namuamidabutsu? led by Rev. Frank Childs9/21 Sun 10 am Ohigan service9/21 Sun 12 pm Betsuin board meeting 9/23 Tue 3 pm Ukulele class/band practice9/23 Tue 6:30 pm Movie night: Dora-Heita9/28 Sun 10 am Shinran Shonin memorial service9/28 Sun 11 am Recitation circle9/28 Sun 1 pm Mako’s Computer Clinic
Temple Activities Calendar
Everyone is welcome to join in on our sutra chanting at 7 am daily (except Sundays & 28th day of the month) in the Betsuin Main Hall.
Shhh…don’t tell anybody, but I love it. All the preparation going into the bon dance, the development of the menus, programs, activities…they give me a high. You’re right, I admit it, it sounds crazy. All the time spent in weeks of preparation comes down to two nights of hustling food, then it’s all pau. My high is watching who comes, making niele about what people eat, and meeting friends who I haven’t seen since the last bon dance. I was happy to see that at the end of the night, 99% of our intended plans played out like clockwork. The evening started with the Manto-e Service of Ten Thousand Lanterns, led by Bishop Ken Kawawata. The lanterns were beautifully hanging, rocking back and forth as the winds gently crossed the yard…until Saturday night, when those same lanterns got a sudden drenching after a downpour hit us a half hour before closing. I was so looking forward to the last dance, that lively Fukushima group song that everyone drops everything to dance to. More about that later. On Saturday night after the Manto-e service, the Harada Naoazusa Kai Hawaii minyo group sang folk songs, accompanied by taiko, shakuhachi and shamisen. Then it was time for group dancing. The following roll call of old friends should sound familiar: Susan Kanemoto, Gayle Rich, Judy Morimoto, Sheila Okamura, Janet Okino, Selma Kelly, Joe and Alice Nunogawa, Betty and Barbara Tamanaha, Karen and Roy Hatakeyama, Craig and Veda Tokashiki, Lynn Shigemoto, Sylvia Gushi, Amy Kato, Pat Davison, Judy Greewald, Joanne Kurosawa, and Jan and David Nakashima. They were the andagi gang who worked hard making the andagi, cinnamon andagi and poto-gi (Portuguese sausage andagi). Under the leadership of the two lieutenants Susan and Gayle, I hear they sold out. Some unsung heroes: Kelly Ann Fukuhara redid our old andagi sign at no charge; Clyde, who is Betty Tamanaha’s friend, allowed us to use his wok; and Joe Nunogawa came early to hand our signs and banners. The food prepping started from Wednesday. Debra and Dennis Saiki, Ken and Kumiko Saiki, Rika Matsuura, Joyce Masaki, Jeanne Kawawata, Margaret Hamachi, Jane Sasabuchi, Rev. Makoto Honda, Betty Nishida and Atsuko Nonaka reported for work in the morning, and sliced, cut, chopped, diced everything that got in their way. We broke for lunch to take a breath or two, and it was literally “back to the old chopping block”! Our sister temples on Oahu were also well represented to help with the food preparation, including expert garlic crusher Rev. Noriaki Fujimori, and Toshiaki and Irene Arai from Palolo Hongwanji and Chef Rev. Hiroko Maeda, Eleanor Tokunaga, Gladys Sakata, Never-At-A-Loss-For-Words Mary Matsuda, Liane Briggs and Susan Ng from Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji. There to help with the cooking were Vince and Chrislin Flores, Milton and Lani Hee, and Craig Kagawa. Serving in the kitchen were Kelly Nakano’s friends, Gina Maeda-Caluya, Ashlyn and Michelle.
A Bon Dance to Savor
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