Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

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Summer / Fall 2013 | Volume 38

Celebrating the Anniversary of the JCCCNC and honoring Paul Osaki and Marjorie Fletcher for their many years of service and dedication to the JCCCNC

“The Place Where the Arts, Culture and Community Come ALIVE”

Saturday, September 21, 2013

4:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Featuring appetizers from award-winning San Francisco chefs and the main course by Pagoda Floating Restaurant.

Message from the Executive Director

Dear Marj, I want to congratulate you on a recognition long overdue for your service and dedication to the Center. I wish there were words that could truly express how thankful I am to you for working with me for the past 24 years, but even if there were, sometimes a thank you is never enough. I was never quite sure why you stayed to work with me all these years, after having retired from working for the Federal government for over 40 years. All I know is that I never deserved to have you here. Back in 1989, I remember when I first heard that a recent retiree named Mrs. Fletcher who knew nothing about the Center or the San Francisco Japanese American community was going to join our Board of Directors. I thought, this lady must be lost, have the wrong organization or must be crazy! It turned out that I was right; you were all of those. I know this because I was too, having just accepted the job as the new interim Executive Director, but together we somehow figured it out and our lives and the life of this organization would be changed forever. Can you believe it will be a year shy of a quarter century that we have been working together? That’s nearly half my entire life! Back then the Center was a very different place - we worked with typewriters and adding machines, we kept track of our members and donors using index cards, and you even took short-hand for me. There was no gymnasium/community hall and our main focus was the capital campaign and trying to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. It was difficult back then, but it was good. We worked hard because we had big dreams to fulfill and a vision of what this place might one day become. Today, those dreams we used to think about happen every day. The Center is bustling each day with four generations of our community, we offer 100 programs and events each year, and we have even expanded our programs beyond the San Francisco Bay Area, to include statewide, national and international activities. We also launched many community and groundbreaking initiatives such as Save the Japanese YWCA, Save Japantown Bowl, Preserving Our Japantowns, Japanese American-U.S./Japan relations projects, and international youth exchange programs to Japan. We even became an international relief organization when we needed to for the Kobe earthquake in 1995 and most recently, the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. But one of the most important things that we were able to achieve was being able to make the Center a home, a place where people want to come, whether it’s to participate in programs, attend events, or just hang out with you. It’s hard to imagine what the Center and the community would be like today without you. Without you most of these accomplishments would not have been possible, because if you had not agreed to work with me and hang around for all these years I would probably not be working here today.The most amazing part of us working together for the past 24 years is that you never quit on me, walked out the door, or left the Center because of something I did or said, although, I am sure you had a foot out the door more than once. But, I want you to know that out of all the wonderful and incredible things that have happened to me at the JCCCNC over the past 25 years, the one that I treasure most is you. Sometimes a thank you is never enough, but I want you to know that you have been the best boss that I ever had and probably the only way that I could ever repay you is to keep working for you for another 25 years! With appreciation, smiles and a lot of laughs,

Paul Osaki

I want you to know that out of all the wonderful and incredible things that have happened to me at the JCCCNC over the past 25 years, the one that I treasure most is you.

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JCCCNC Board Officers Kaz Maniwa Chairman of the Board Donna Kotake President Brad Yamauchi Vice President Donna Kimura Vice President Myron Okada Corporate Secretary Robert Sakai Chief Financial Officer Dianne Fukami Ex-Officio

JCCCNC Board of Directors Terry Akiyama Sherilyn Chew David Fukuda Jeff Maruyama Don Misumi Rumi Okabe Allen Okamoto Keith Onishi Diane Onizuka Marilyn Oshiro Teresa Serata Jon Shindo Kyle Tatsumoto Peter Weber Tamiko Wong Ted Yamasaki

JCCCNC Staff Paul Osaki Executive Director Marjorie Fletcher Executive Assistant Lori Matoba Deputy Director Ruby Hata Director of Financial Services Ryan Kimura Director of Programs and Community Affairs Jennifer Hamamoto Programs and Facilities Manager Yumi Yukawa Development Manager Casey Ikeda Membership Coordinator Matt Okada Programs Coordinator Mika Shimizu Office Manager/Receptionist Jerry Kika Volunteer Coordinator

JCCCNC Community www.facebook.com/ LikeJCCCNC You can become a fan of the JCCCNC on Facebook. Just log into your Facebook account, search “Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California” and click “like.” Fans get the latest information on events going on, as well as many fun facts about the history and staff at the Center and Japantown.

Dear JCCCNC Members, Thank you for all of your support, dedication and commitment. As we gathered all the materials for this newsletter I am reminded of how incredible our members are. Over 200 of you helped carry on a wonderful tradition of the Colma Cemetery Clean up, you ran your hearts out and shared in a great potluck at the Track Meet Undokai, and everyday I look forward to those wonderful interactions I get to have with you between classes or workshops here at the JCCCNC. As the new Membership Coordinator I want to make sure every member is welcomed and knows how much we appreciate them. What I didn’t expect is the warm welcome and kind words I have received from our members. It is those interactions that remind me how special our members are and how lucky I am to work here. Thank you and if you would like to contact me about anything, please feel free to email me at cikeda@ jcccnc.org or drop by the JCCCNC. With Appreciation,

Casey Ikeda Membership Coordinator Mission Statement The JCCCNC is a non-profit organization which strives to meet the evolving needs of the Japanese American community by offering programs, affordable services and administrative support and facilities for other local organizations. The JCCCNC also provides educational, cultural and recreational programs that meet and address the interests and concerns of the community. Our goals remain rooted in preserving the Japanese American cultural and historical heritage as well as fostering the foundation for future generations of Japanese Americans.

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Honoring Our Ancestors: Annual Colma Cemetery Clean-Up In preparation for the 62nd annual Community Memorial Day Services at the Colma Japanese Cemetery, over 200 volunteers from ages 2 to 85 years old gathered on Saturday, May 18 for the JCCCNC’s Annual Cemetery Clean-Up day. Volunteers from around the Bay Area journeyed to the Japanese Colma Cemetery to pull weeds, rake leaves, wipe headstones, and place 400 fresh flowers throughout the three-acre cemetery. “It was touching to see the community come together to beautify the Colma Cemetery to support those who cannot visit anymore,” said volunteer Lauren. This annual community service project organized by the JCCCNC began in 2010 as a way to honor the past, remember those who passed on, bring the community together and educate others about a place that deeply represents the history of the Japanese American community. “It was great to see over 200 volunteers of all ages come together to pay respect to those that came before us by weeding, washing, raking and beautifying the cemetery.  A strong feeling of community flowed throughout the day and I’m thankful to have been a part of such a fun and meaningful event,” said Ryan Kimura, Director of Programs and Community Affairs.

In attendance for the clean-up were Deputy Consul General Nobuhiro Watanabe and Akira Ishido from the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco office and June-ko Nakagawa of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California. Jay Wong, from the Japanese Community Youth Council, who brought 30 volutneers, stated, “It was great to see the younger generation stepping up to take charge and lead such a well organized cemetery cleanup.” The JCCCNC would like to thank the following organizations for helping to make this event a success: Alpha Phi Omega of San Francisco State University, Berkeley Higashi Temple, Boy Scouts of America Troop 58, Buddhist Church of San Francisco, Eden Youth Group, Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, Hawaii Music Live, Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese Benevolent Society of California, Japan Society of Northern California, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, JBBP Rosa Parks, Nihonmachi Little Friends, Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC), Konko Church of San Francisco, San Francisco Drakes, San Francisco Japanese American Religious Federation (JARF) and Seiko Kai.

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JCCCNC Special Events

Athletes of All Ages Participate in 7th Annual JCCCNC Track Meet On Sunday, June 23, over 100 athletes—beginners and experienced—gathered and sprinted, jumped and raced at the JCCCNC’s 7th Annual Track Meet held at Gunn High School in San Mateo, CA. Events included the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, & 3200 meter races; soccer kick; softball throw; long jump; triple jump; 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays and of course, the toddler 4x25 meter relay and the 25 meter sprint, which were highlights of the day. In addition to the track events, this year the JCCCNC added a new event focused on getting all family members involved in the fun—Family Undokai (“sports day”). In Japan, school sports days usually include sprints and various types of running events, as well as other events such as egg-and-spoon races, three-legged races, and similar activities. The JCCCNC’s Family Undokai included

100 participants in three events that required a parent and child to team up and participate in a three-legged race, egg-and-spoon race, and eating a donut on a string. The JCCCNC hosts the Annual Track Meet with the intention of providing a fun, friendly and community oriented sports event for all ages. This year’s event was a great success and the JCCCNC hopes to see everyone at next year’s track meet.

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Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

The Eye of the Beholder

Japanese American Cultural Heritage Photo Contest Preserving and defining our Japanese American cultural heritage is more important than ever before. With the passing of generations, the expanding diversity of our community and the varied experiences of culture, which depend on things such as geography, ethnicity, education, practices and traditions, our view points and definitions are ever expanding. General Guidelines: 1. Submission dates: August 1st - November 1st (All submissions must be received by 11/1/13 to be eligible for the prizes) 2. Application must be completely filled out * 3. Photograph must be taken by you 4. Include: 200-500 words telling your story and describing how your photo resonates with Japanese American heritage and what it means to you. Final Exhibition November 23rd 12pm - 2pm at the JCCCNC: where your art will be displayed and your story told. Submissions will be displayed at this event. The winners will be announced and the prizes will be presented.

ze Grand Pri $1,000 $750 : e c a l P d 2n $500 3rd Place: the Photo of$1 00 Month:

How: Send in a photo and the application form with your 200-500 word descriptiony e-mail to: [email protected] OR by mail to: JCCCNC - Photo Contest, 1840 Sutter Street, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA, 94115 *Contest information and application is posted at: http://www.jcccnc.org/events/jul-sep. htm#photocontest If you have any other questions email [email protected]

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Kase Program Interns Gain Insight Into Japanese American Nonprofit Organizations The Kase Nikkei Community Scholarship Program was created in 2011, by the JCCCNC with generous support of community member G. Kase, to provide financial scholarships for youth who are pursuing their college education and to support their leadership development which is vital to the future of our Japanese American culture and community. Each summer the JCCCNC welcomes summer interns. This year, five ambitious college students helped the JCCCNC continue to meet the evolving needs of the community. Nina Bazan-Sakamoto San Francisco, California School: San Francisco State University, Class of 2017 Major: International Relations with an International Business/ Economics and a Japanese language minor The Kase programs offers me many opportunities to learn more about the inner workings of the Japantown community through many different angles. Learning about how our community works would allow me to use that knowledge in different arenas as well. A society is composed of many different communities with their own unique qualities which should be valued with vitality allowed. I think that it is important for me to understand the needs of my own community but also to harmonize with others. Therefore, in the future when I work as a diplomat I will understand what is important to a community and what is needed to keep them going. The Kase internship also allows me to get involved in helping to improve Japantown. I value Japanese culture and I want to do all that I can here to contribute and preserve it.

Mika Segawa San Francisco, California (originally Edogawa-ku,Tokyo) School: San Francisco State University, Class of 2014 Major: Political Science and Sociology I believe that the Kase program will be a good step toward my dream, which is to become a Japanese diplomat and possibly an international attorney in the United States. In order to fulfill my dream, it is important that I have good communication, as well as leadership and public speaking skills, and I know that this program will help me improve these skills. This program will challenge me, since I am originally from Japan and the Japanese American community is still new to me. Through this internship, however, I am excited to learn more about Japanese Americans, including their history, and to share my culture and experiences with more people.

Tara Umemoto Sacramento, California School: UC Berkeley, Class of 2015 Major: Social Welfare with (intended) Education minor I have been exposed to many issues in other communities growing up, but I am not fully aware of the issues facing my community, the Japanese American community. I would like to learn more about these issues, so that as a Japanese American youth leader, I can help fight them. However, I can only do so much through my various clubs and volunteering. I wish to do more, and reach beyond just my school and church. While I have developed many skills, which will help me provide support to the greater Japanese American Community, I know that I still have much to learn. I believe that the Kase Program provides the best opportunity for me to further develop these skills as well as learn new ones while placing me directly in the community that I want to serve. These skills will help me continue to reach beyond the school and church communities, and to be that something which so many people lack, that something which I have had my entire life, a helping hand.

Andrew Chihiro Sumi Hercules, California School: San Jose State University, Class of 2015 Major: Hospitality / Hotel Restaurant Management I wanted to participate in the Kase Program because I wanted to give back. Growing up in the Japantown community, I have seen many changes happen. In recent years I have seen a decline in Japanese owned businesses as well as the number of Japanese-American youth present. I would like to help with cultural preservation as well as try and get the younger generations to come back to Japantown.

Miya Sommers Berkeley, CA School: UC Santa Barbara, Class of 2014 Major: Global Studies This past year I began organizing around issues affecting the APIA community. However, I realized that though I have a strong connection with this broad identity group, I wasn’t working for my own Japanese American community. It felt hypocritical to be advocating for other communities without doing something for my own. So I applied for this program with the desire to do something positive for the current and future JA community. On a more personal level, this program has allowed me to plant my roots in this community. Being from Berkeley, I had no idea that across the bridge there was anything like the JCCCNC. But now that I’ve found my way here,  I don’t want to leave. I want to keep volunteering at the golf tournaments and street fairs. I want to see my children running down these hallways. And when the time is right, I want to eat lunch at Kimochi as a senior.This program has helped me see myself as a member of JTown, and in return, I want to continue the legacy of Japantown. 

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Takahashi Youth Ambassador Program Students Visit Japan in Well-Prepared For Trip Ten high school student members of the Takahashi Youth Ambassador Fellowship Program sponsored by The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation embarked upon a 12-day trip to Japan on Saturday, July 20. The 10 chosen youth participants prepared diligently over the course of 12 intensive workshops that spanned two summers to prepare for their trip. These young ambassadors participated in Japanese language Meet the Ambassadors workshops; organized a luncheon fundraiser for the Riki Hisayo Eijima San Francisco, California Age: 15 trip; learned about Japanese School: Lowell High School culture; participated in a Hobbies: Basketball, Dancing, Singing ropes course at Ft. Miley; Career Goal: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and took command of their own activities, planning elements of their own I am excited to personally see and experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and all that is Japan, and especially to create personal relationships. workshops which helped to build their leadership skills. The Fellows also Exposing ourselves to new ideas and cultures broadens our minds and had to apply the planning process to every activity and event, and as a result make us better citizens of the world. of the process they learned the importance of setting goals, objectives, and understanding how each step in planning aids in the success of their goal. With Tai Masako Iwamasa San Francisco, California Age: 16 School: George Washington High School this planning process background they planned several intercultural activities in Hobbies: Baking, Art Kobe and a special activity in Kesennuma for Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Editor or Producer Career Goal: survivors. They also had the chance to visit the Nagata Kodomo (orphanage) I am looking forward to observing the differences between Japanese and Home, and go to the Kisen Wai Wai Mura, where they will had the opportunity American lifestyles. I also look forward to making new memories with my to experience traditional Japanese village life farming, cooking, and making their fellow leaders as we experience Japanese culture first hand together. own chopsticks and slippers.

Claire Nakamura San Francisco, California Age: 16 George Washington High School School: Basketball,Volleyball, Shopping Hobbies: Career Goal: Physical Therapy or Architect I’m looking forward to seeing the cultural and behavioral differences between the native Japanese and Japanese Americans.  Andrew Nielsen San Francisco, California Age: 17 University of California, Santa Cruz School: Volunteering, taiko, building computers Hobbies: Career Goal: Following my dreams I’m looking forward to learning about the culture of Japan and how it is different than the United States. Mika Osaki San Mateo, California Age: 16 College of San Mateo School: Hobbies: Basketball, Art, Poetry, Shopping Career Goal: Law I really want to experience Japanese culture first hand and all the things that I learned about in the Takahashi Program’s workshops as well as make lifelong international friendships. I’m especially looking forward to bonding with my fellow fellows!

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Aislinn Ozawa-Burns Sunnyvale, California Age: 16 Ruth Asawa School of the Arts School: Hobbies: Crew,Violin, Piano, Ice Skating Career Goal: Doctor I look forward to living on a traditional farm. I have learned a lot about the significance of farming in Japan and the struggles and joys that farmers experienced. I cannot wait to put myself in their shoes and experience a totally different way of life. I also hope to be able to connect with food and nature in a more personal way. Lastly, I am excited to see the moment where my fellows, my supervisors and I thrive as a team and learn to work together given our personal strengths and weaknesses, as we are thrown into an unfamiliar setting and forced to count on one another to receive our meals. Tae Li Shimamoto Oakland, CA Age: 17 School: Bishop O’Dowd High School Hobbies: Basketball,Volleyball, Snowboarding Career Goal: Travel the world I am looking forward to working with the Kodomo no Home kids because I am adopted as well as my fathers’ brother and sister. It will be great to be able to give back and help out the kids in any way.  Jessi Kinuko Svoboda Concord, California Age: 17 School: Clayton Valley Charter High School Hobbies: Marching Band, Reading, Writing Career Goal: Help people in need Since our workshop on the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, I am most looking forward to visiting the temporary housing in Kesennuma, bringing help and spreading hope. Kai Erika Wong San Francisco, California Age: 15 School: Sacred Heart Prep Hobbies: Golf, Art, Swimming Career Goal: Neurosurgeon I am looking forward to further experience the Japanese culture. I am very excited to stay with my host family and to learn the differences between the life styles of a Japanese family and an American family. I am glad to be a part of this program that will allow me to experience Japan for myself. Wesley Hitomo Yee San Francisco, California Age: 17 School: Lowell High School Hobbies: Taiko, Badminton, Reading, Writing Career Goal: International Business/Relations I am looking forward to the great food that Japan has to offer, and am excited to discover new things about Japan. I can’t wait to see Kyoto and Kobe, cities I haven’t been to before, and am also looking forward to spreading hope and happiness among those affected by the Great Northeastern Japan Earthquake while we visit the affected area. I know that this trip will be a learning experience, and that our group will bond in unpredictable ways during these ten days. I’m so excited, and we are going to have so much fun!

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JCCCNC Community In 1973, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California was incorporated as a non-profit organization by the Secretary of the State of California. As we celebrate this milestone, we also look toward the next 40 years. Just as the dreams of the Issei and Nisei made the JCCCNC possible, it is up to present and future generations to carry on the foundation laid before them while building their own legacy, ensuring the Center will continue to be a place where the arts, culture, and community come alive.

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A Chat with “Grandma Marj” Fletcher It was mid-afternoon when I bashfully ask Marj if she would be willing to sit down with me and answer a few questions about her life. She reluctantly agreed, and as I scribbled notes down on my yellow legal pad, I slowly saw the remarkable life of Marj and the JCCCNC unfold. If you haven’t met Marjorie, she is the wiry lady with white curly hair sitting in the front office of the JCCCNC. On her desk is an adorable photo of her two great grandchildren, but don’t ask her age unless you’re looking for a firm slap on your back followed by “a lady never tells” with a mischievous smile. Marjorie is best known as “Grandma Marj,” and for over 20 years she has been a key caretaker of our community. Her life before the JCCCNC started as the youngest of six born in Southern California. When the war broke out her family moved to Idaho following the forced removal to Santa Anita and worked the sugar beets and potato farms. This was the first of many moves for Marj. She has worked in Utah, Denver, Korea, Hawaii, Washington DC, and San Francisco. During her days in Korea she would catch a free ride on a plane delivering the “Stars and Stripes” newspaper to Japan. “I rode that plane so much that my supervisor asked if I came to Korea to work or to visit Japan, and I told him, that’s right.” These trips to Japan helped Marj connect with her extended family, and she remembers fondly of the welcoming spirit of her relatives, a spirit she carried with her across the ocean to America and eventually to San Francisco in the late 70’s. Marj finally walked through our doors about ten years later when a friend brought her to a JCCCNC board meeting. According to the November 7, 1988 Board of Director’s Minutes “Marjorie Fletcher was recommended. She has already been contacted and has accepted.” Marj recalls the experience as much more of a surprise, that her trip with her friend to a board meeting turned into a board appointment. As she recalls this story, she tilts her head to the side and says, “Can you believe that?!” I simply nod my head in agreement and try to picture the JCCCNC at that time with no gym, an incomplete lower floor, a staff made up of an Executive Director, a Secretary, and a newly appointed Director of Programs named Paul Osaki. “Paul has vision. He is always inspired by the Nisei and their work ethic, but he has vision. He is the one who put the Center on the map. Paul would tell me he would never let me quit. I would have to drop dead in the office and then he would bury me on top of the gym roof,” says Marj. I pause to search her face for any signs of resentment from such a blunt and morbid statement, but only found her smiling with eyes reminiscing about past bantering with Paul. Paul and Marj have worked together for over 20 years and have seen the JCCCNC grow in membership, programming, facility, but most importantly in our reach and in our ability to give back to the community. In an editorial in 1983, Reverend David Nakagawa writes about the need for a community center. He writes about a place that welcomes people into our community. Marj embodies that welcoming vision. “I like to do things that people enjoy, I’ve always enjoyed meeting and talking with the people who come to the Center.” She also reminds me that at one time she was a stranger to the San Francisco Japanese American community and that this community welcomed her. So if you haven’t met Marj, she is the wiry lady with white curly hair sitting in the front office, and if you would like to know what she has accomplished, don’t ask for a list of accomplishments because she won’t tell you. Instead come in on one of Marj’s days off and sit in the front office and count how many phone calls and people pop-in looking for Marj, or just listen to what our community says, “Everyone knows Marj. She is the reason so many of us come in, donate, and feel so welcomed at the JCCCNC.”

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2 012 A n n u a l D o n o r s Platinum Crane

$50,000 and up Mrs. Sadako Ishizaki* The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation Gold Crane

$10,000 and up Mrs. Julie Takahashi

$5,000 and up

Mr. Masao & Mrs. Yuki Ashizawa Mrs. Takako Ishizaki Mr. Kiyoshi Sakakura Mr. John & Mrs. LaVerne Yamaguchi $1,000 and up

Mrs. Fumi Ashizawa Mr. Hatsuro & Mrs. Amey Aizawa Bambi Play Group Mrs. Mary China Covenant Presbyterian Church Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Diane Durst Mr. Gerry Nakano & Ms. Dianne Fukami Ms. Joyce Fukami Ms. Bette Hamachi Dr. James & Mrs. Cindy Hayashi Mr. Lloyd & Mrs. Naomi Hiura Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Yoshiko Ho Ms. Emy Hynes Mrs. Naoko Ito Ms. Patricia Ito Mrs. Mary Kawano Mrs. Aki King Mrs. Shigeko Marumoto Mrs. Teruko Matsumoto Mr. Fred Yung & Ms. Jane Muramoto-Yung Mr. Hirokazu “Clem” Nakai Mr. Harry Nakamura Ms. Kayo Nakamura Mr. Robert & Mrs. Yukiko Nakano Mr. Bobby & Mrs. Evelyn Nakata Mrs. Mary Negi Ms. Janet Ninomiya Mrs. Nell Noguchi & Ms.Toki Noguchi Mr. Lawrence Kern & Ms. Karen Nunotani-Kern Mr. Myron Okada & Ms. Lynne Ogawa Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Ms. Marilyn Oshiro Mr. Daryl & Mrs. Courtney Peagler Mr. Lawrence Pon Dr. Quintus Sakai Mr. Robert & Dr. Alicia Sakai San Francisco Japantown Foundation Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Dr. Dale Shimasaki Mrs. Yone Shintaku Mr. David Smolenski Strategic Education Services Ms. Marumi Suyeyasu Mrs. Lorraine Suzuki Mrs. Irene Takasuka Mr. Donald Tamaki & Ms. Suzanne Ah-Tye Mr. Frank & Mrs. Edith Tanaka Mrs. Violet Tanaka Mr. Kyle Tatsumoto & Ms. Carole Hayashino

Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Tsumori-Lue Mr. Eugene & Mrs. Toshiko Van Dyk Ms. Akiko Yamauchi Mr. Peter & Mrs. Ayako Yee Dr. Todd Yonemura

Silver Crane $500-999

Mr. Bradley Yee & Ms. Joyce Ashizawa-Yee Ms. Eiko Aoki Ms. Mutsuko Arima Mr. Peti Arunamata & Ms. Sherilyn Chew Ms. Roberta Berteau Mr. William J. Edick, Jr. & Ms. Pamela Burns Mr. Jack & Mrs. Jeanette Chu Ms. Florence Dobashi Dr. Weylin & Mrs. Roselyn Eng Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Mr. Bruce Fukayama & Ms. Eda Soohoo-Fukayama Mr. Nobusuke & Mrs. Fumi Fukuda Mr. Bill & Mrs. Rose Fukumitsu Mr. Fred & Mrs. Betty Furuta Mrs. Alyce Furuya Mr. Craig & Mrs. Lyn Hamakawa Mr. Masao & Mrs. Setsuko Handa Ms. Jane Hashimoto Mrs. Mary Hidekawa Mr. Chris Hirano & Ms. Chiyomi Kuroki-Hirano Mr. Garrett Hisatake & Ms. Phuong Bui Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Cynthia Hiura Mr. Herbert & Mrs. Julieta Honma Ms. Sumi Honnami Ms. Helen Mikiko Huang Mrs. Kazue Ihara Mr. Tom Ikeda & Ms. Sara Yamasaki Mrs. Mary Ishisaki Ms. Janis Ito Mr. Tadashi & Mrs. Susie Kagami Mrs. Mitsuko Kawashiri Kimochi, Inc. Mr. John & Mrs. Ruby Kobayashi Mr. Ard Kozono Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation Mr. George & Mrs. Joyce Kuwatani Mr. Kaz Maniwa & Mrs. Masako Fukunaga Ms. Lori Matoba McCormick & Company, Inc. Mr. Don Misumi Mr. Atsushi Miyamoto Mr. Eddie & Mrs. Alice Moriguchi Mrs. Shirley Murakami Mr. Kaz & Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto Mr. Kosaku & Mrs. Shirley Nakamura Dr. Harry & Mrs. Anna Nomura Ms. Kay Nomura Mr. Edward & Mrs. Lois Oda Mr. Van Okamura & Ms. Glynis Nakahara Ms. Kay Okasaki Mr. William Olds Mr. Harold Omatsu Mrs. Kay Onishi Mr. Keith Onishi Mrs. Misao Otsuki Ms. Susan Prather Mr. Giichi & Mrs. Nancy Sakurai Ms. Shirley Sasaki Mr. Joseph Siegelman & Ms. Charlene Shimada Mr. Randy & Mrs. Linda Shigio Mr. Takeo Shirasawa

Mr. Al Souza & Ms. Phyllis Nakano Mr. Thomas Hiramatsu & Ms. Teresa Elliott Tie Ms. Diane Tokugawa Mr. Keith & Mrs. Pam Uyeda Mr. Hector Valencia Dr. David Walton & Ms. Machiko Nakatani Mr. Kahn Yamada Mr. Ted Yamasaki & Mr. Brian Budds Ms. Asako Yamashita Ms. Marcella Yano Mrs. Lois Yonemoto Dr. Craig Yonemura & Ms. Pamela Matsuda-Yonemura Red Crane $100-499

Mr. Kenneth Abiko Mr. Kazuo & Mrs. Jean Abey Mr. Sam & Mrs. Gladys Adachi Ms. Keiko Akashi Mrs. Sumiko Akashi Mr. Yoshihiro & Mrs. Fumie Aoyama Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Akiko Arikawa Mr. Chris & Mrs. Pat Ong-Asami Mr. Melvin Ashley Ms. Lydia Avak Ms. Atsuko Awaya Mr. Dan Baumol & Ms. Sabrina Lee Mr. Michael Begunoff Benkyo-do Company Dr. Mary Bitterman Mr. Steven Bokura Ms. Karen Boyden Mr. William & Mrs. Ann Bradley Mrs. Ikue Burney Ms. Michelle Burton Mr. David & Mrs. Joyce Busse Mr. Richard & Mrs. Donna Castro Central Builders Supply Inc. Mr. Harold Chan Ms. Teru Chang Mr. Alfred & Mrs. Arline Chinn Mr. Howard & Mrs. Mildred Choy Mr. Peter Chung Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Eleanor Contreras Mr. Darrell Corti Ms. Betsy Dodd Mr. Martin & Mrs. Jill Dodd Mr. Steven & Mrs. Charlotte Doi Mr. Roger Doss Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club, LLC Mr. David Esler Ms. Susan Fitzgerald Mr. Dennis Fong & Ms. Nancy Moore Dr. John & Mrs. Sue Fong Mr. Franklin & Mrs. Nancy Fong Mr. Donald & Mrs. Tomoko Fortune Ms. Kaoru Fu Mrs. Mitzi Fukami* Ms. Sachiko Fukami Mrs. Adelyn Fukuda Mr. Hiroshi & Mrs. Janice Fukuda Mr. Saburo & Mrs. Lucille Fukuda Mr. Takashi & Mrs. Kazuko Fukumoto Mr. Lucky Fung Mr. Shig & Mrs. Terrie Furuta The Honorable Warren Furutani and Mrs. Lisa Furutani Ms. Linda Schacht Gage George & Jim’s Garage Ms. Jean Grabost Mr. Matthew Hada Mrs. Mutsumi Hada Mr. Wallace & Mrs. Mildred Hamada Ms. Dolly Hamamoto

Mr. Phil Owyoung & Ms. Jennifer Hamamoto Mr. Michael Okagaki & Ms. Wendy Hanamura Reverend Nobuaki & Mrs. Ayako Hanaoka Mme. Michiya Hanayagi Mr. Noboru Hanyu Mr. & Mrs. Peter Harada Mr. Roy Hardy Mr. Masaru & Mrs. Marcia Hashimoto Mr. Rich Hashimoto Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Ms. Debra Hatanaka Mr. Patrick & Mrs. Sandy Hayashi Mr. Ken & Mrs. Lynn Higa Mr. Jitsuo & Mrs. Kaye Higashi Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Christine Hiroshima Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hirota Mr. Yoshikazu Hirota Dr. Jon & Mrs. Ema Hiura Mr. Shiro & Mrs. Marsha Horita Ms. Chrissie Hosoda Ms. Chidori Hoy Ms. Rose Ichiyasu Ms. Gail Igawa Ms. Mary Ikenaga & Ms. Jill Wong Mr. Roy & Mrs. Georgette Imura Consul General Hiroshi & Mrs. Midori Inomata Mrs. Hatsumi Ishii Mr. Mas & Mrs. Sets Ishikawa Mr. Edward & Mrs. Cynthia Ishizaki Mrs. Tomi Isono Dr. Masashi & Mrs. Teruko Itano Mr. Dean Ito Taylor & Ms. Lori Suzuki Ms. Christine Iwanaga Mr. Roy Kumiy Iwao Mr. Chris & Mrs. Pauline Iwata Ms. Naomi Izumo Ms. Teresa Jackson Mr. Lawrence Joe Mr. Leo Joslin & Mr. Gary Tom K. Iwata Associates, Inc. Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Mimi Kagehiro Ms. Fusaye Kagimoto Ms. Kathleen Kamei Ms. Hope Kamimoto Mr. Douglas & Mrs. Barbara Kanaya Ms. Peggy Kanzawa Ms. A. Arlene Kasa Ms. Janet Kashiwada Mr. Hiroshi & Mrs. Sadako Kashiwagi Ms. Katherine Kato Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Ms. Marcia Kawabata Mrs. Shigeko Kawabe Mr. Masaru Kawaguchi Mr. Thomas Kawakami Mr. Sam Kawamura Ms. Tracy Kawamura Ms. Gail Keikoan Ms. Herena Kim Mr. Lowell Kimura & Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Mr. Ryan Kimura Mr. Gary & Mrs. Barbara Kitagawa Mrs. June Kitagawa Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Ella Kitagawa Ms. Kayoko Kitsuda Kikue Kiyasu Ms. Sachiko Kjerbo Mr. Glen Kobuchi Ms. Kuniye Koga Dr. Tom & Mrs. Kay Koike Ms. Betty Kojimoto Ms. Kathy Kojimoto Mr. Thomas & Mrs. June Konno

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Dr. Robert Koshiyama Ms. Donna Kotake Ms. Michiko Kumataka Mrs. Fumiko Kunihara Mr. Rick Marino & Ms. Kristy Kunisaki-Marino Mr. Aki & Mrs. Michiko Kuramoto Ms. Rachel Kuruma Mrs. Margaret Kusaba Ms. Yaeko Kuwatani & Ms. Hiroko Kuwatani Ms. Elizabeth Kwon Mrs. Mary Kyono Mr. Andre LaForge Ms. Barbara Larsen Mr. Donald Lawrence Mr. Timothy Leach Ms. Miyoko Lee & Ms. Donna Lee Ms. So Young Lee Ms. Wendy Lee Ms. Linda Legac Ms. Lenka Leon Mr. Lance Lew Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Mary Louie Mr. Collen & Mrs. Rose Low Mr. Greg Low Mr. Derrick & Ms. Louise Lue Mrs. Yoko Maeda & Mr. Jason S. Maeda Mr. Jun & Mrs. Kay Maeyama Mr. Lincoln & Mrs. Katherine Mah Mr. Robert & Mrs. Gail Mametsuka Mr. Scott & Mrs. Kimberly Mamiya Mr. John & Mrs. Shannon Mandel Ms. Esther Marks Mr. Richard Martinez & Ms. Corrine Manzanares Mr. Kazuo Maruoka Ms. Sandi Matoba Mr. Alan Matsuda Mr. Anthony & Mrs. Noriko Matsuda Mr. Roger & Mrs. Jani Matsui Mrs. Sachiko Matsumura Mr. Frank & Mrs. Hedy* Matsuno Mrs. Mary Matsuno Mr. Chester & Mrs. Nanako Matsuoka Mr. Jeffrey Matsuoka Ms. Ria McIntosh Mr. Dale Minami & Ms. Ai Mori Ms. Lou Minamoto Mr. Don Misumi Mr. Shigeo Mitsuda Mr. Tosh Mitsuda Mr. Harold & Ms. Audrey Mitsuyoshi Mr. Neal Miura Mr. Harry & Mrs. Martha Miyasaki Mr. John Mizono Mr. William & Mrs. Dorothy Mizono Mr. Don & Mrs. Ellen Mizota Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Patti Mizuiri Mr. Akio Mochizuki Mr. Kenneth Moriguchi Mr. Ronald Morimoto Mr. Tom & Mrs. Karen Morioka Dr. Leroy Morishita & Ms. Barbara Hedani-Morishita Mrs. Betty Murakami Ms. Susan Muranishi Mr. Taro Murano Mr. Kei & Mrs. Yukiko Nagai Ms. Haruko Nagaishi Ms. Janet Naito Mrs. Nanami Naito Ms. Ella Toshiko Nakabe Mr. Hiroshi & Mrs. Joyce Nakai Ms. Nancy Nakai Ms. Gail Nakama Ms. Haruko Nakamoto Mr. Ken & Mrs. Elizabeth Nakamura Mr. Rod & Mrs. Dianne Nakanishi

Mr. Curtis & Mrs. Jackie Nakano Mrs. Diane Nakano Mr. Henry Nakao Mr. Jack & Mrs. Sumi Nakashima Dr. Yoshio & Mrs. Jean Nakashima Mr. Henry & Mrs. Frances Nanjo Mr. Kazuo Nanya Ms. Jade Nelson Mrs. Tokie Nerio Mr. Thomas Neuburger Ms. Elizabeth Nguyen Dr. Christopher Nichols Ms. Julie Nishihara Mr. Tom Swartz & Mrs. Marilyn Noda Swartz Mr. Somao Ochi Ms. Harua Oda Ms. Rose Oda Ms. J. June Ohara Ms. Colleen Oinuma Mr. Mitsufumi & Mrs. Rumi Okabe Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Amy Okagaki Mr. Steven & Mrs. Diana Okamoto Mr. Ricky & Mrs. Glenda Okamura Ms. Alice Okazaki Mr. Roy & Mrs. Karen Okuhara Mr. Roy Okuno Ms. Thelma Ong Mr. Richard Untalan & Ms. Kerry Onishi Ms. Hanaes Ono & Ms. Chiyeko Ono Ms. Teresa Ono Ms. Erika Opper & Mr. James Horton Mr. Paul Osaki Mr. Bernard Osher Mr. John Ota & Ms. Mari Matsumoto Mr. Randal & Mrs. Laura Otsuki Mr. Koji & Mrs. Betty Ozawa Ms. Erna Pablijan Ms. Helen Prather Ms. Michiko Pringle Ms. Sonoko Rooney Ms. Noriko Rosenthal Mr. Gary Sada Mr. Don & Mrs. Ada Sadler Mr. Bill Sakai Ms. Yukiko Sakai Mr. Hiroshi Sakamoto Mr. David & Mrs. Cindi Sasaki Mr. George & Mrs. Doris Sasaki Mrs. Haruko Sasaki Mr. Dave & Mrs. Kikue Sato Ms. Nancy Satoda Ms. Michiyo Schmidt-Petersen Ms. Donna Seid Mr. Donald & Mrs. Marian Seiki Mr. Steve Omori & Ms. Linda Sekino-Omori Mr. Henry & Mrs. Adelina Serata Mr. Charlie Kagay & Ms. Teresa Serata Mr. Walter & Mrs. Harumi Serata Ms. Lorie Leilani Shelley Ms. Mary Sherman Mr. Roy & Mrs. Rosemary Shigematsu Mr. Hiko & Mrs. Susan Shimamoto Mr. George Shimizu Dr. Dennis & Mrs. Wendy Shinbori Mr. Frank & Mrs. Mitsue Shindo Mr. Jonathan & Mrs. Joyce Shindo Mrs. Sue Shiono Mrs. Taeko Shiozaki Mr. Edward & Mrs. Elaine Slintak Ms. Carol Smith Ms. Catherine Smith Mr. Robert & Mrs. Kazuko Smith Mr. James Snider Ms. Grace Spence Mr. Craig & Mrs. Sara Stephens

Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Pamela Suda Mr. Shiro & Mrs. Annie Suenaga Mr. Thomas & Mrs. June Sugihara Mr. Lawrence Sugimoto Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Ikuko Sullivan Mr. Tatsuo* & Mrs. Yoko Sumida Mr. Charles Ingram & Ms. Midori Tabata Mr. Jere Takahashi Mrs. Mary Takai Mr. Mitsuo & Mrs. Fumiko Takaishi Mr. Tomoyuki Takaishi Mr. Susumu Takao & Ms. Kathleen King Mr. Kaz & Ms. Michi Takata Mrs. Mineko Takata Mr. Russell & Mrs. Linda Takei Mr. Ko & Mrs. Hisako Takemoto Ms. Atsuko Takeshita Mrs. Hideko Takeshita Mrs. Sumako Takeshita Mr. Jimmie Takeuchi Mr. Stephen Higashi & Ms. Laura Takeuchi* Ms. Louise Takeuchi Ms. Patricia Takeya Mrs. Betty M. Tanaka Mr. Dean & Mrs. Gail Tanaka Mr. Henry & Mrs. Lillian Wan Tang Dr. T. Miriam Tani Mrs. Mary Taniguchi Mr. Satoru Taniguchi Mr. Dennis Taya Ms. Geraldine Teranishi Ms. Jennifer Terukina Mrs. Asako Tokuno Mr. Gary Tom Ms. Lily Tom Mr. Stephen & Mr. Erick Tom Mr. James & Mrs. Jean Tominaga Mr. Grant Tomioka Mr. Scott Tomioka & Ms. Irene Szeto Mrs. Miyoko Tomura Mrs. Yae Tondo Dr. Reiko True Mr. Dennis Tsuchiya Ms. Kazuko Tsuchiya Mr. Keith & Mrs. Stacey Tsuchiya Mrs. Betty Tsugawa Mr. Curtis & Mrs. Diane Uejo Dr. John Umekubo & Mrs. Lisa Shoko Ms. Sharon Umene Ms. Lynda Unger Mr. Jose Valentin Mr. Robert & Mrs. Kimiyo Valera Mrs. Chiyo Wada Ms. Patricia Wada Reverend Lloyd & Mrs. Marion Wake Mr. Bernard & Mrs. Kazuko Walker Ms. Takae Walts Ms. Jane Watanabe Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Akemi Wayne Mr. Gustav & Mrs. Sueko Williges Mr. Marcus & Mrs. Jamie Wong Mr. Milton Wong & Ms. Dianne Furuya-Wong Mr. Walter Wong Mr. Neil & Mrs. Rita Wun Ms. Colette Yamada Mr. Minoru & Mrs. Suzanne Yamada Dr. Jim & Mrs. Carole Yamaguchi Mrs. Masu Yamaguchi Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Anna Yamaguchi Mr. Dick & Mrs. Elaine Yamamoto Ms. Michiko Yamamoto Ms. Jo Ann Yamane Mr. Masaru Yamasaki Mr. Shizuho Yamashita

Ms. Mary Yanagi Ms. Jan Yanehiro Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Hatsy Yasukochi Mr. John & Mrs. Chibi Yasumoto Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Candace Yee Mr. Eugene & Mrs. Careen Yokoyama Mr. James & Mrs. Mary Yonemoto Mr. Ronald Yoshida Ms. Mary Yoshifuji Mr. Richard Yoshifuji Ms. Cindy Yoshifuji-Ward Ms. Sandra Yoshimi Ms. Agnes Yoshimura Ms. Kay Yoshioka $1-99 Ms. Masayo Abe & Mr. Raymond Rosenbaum Advantage Electric Supply Mr. Terry Akiyama Ms. Margaret Anderson Mrs. Shizue Aoki Mr. Kiyoshi Aoyagi Mr. Virgil Askew Ms. Mary Ayres Mr. Thomas & Mrs. BJ Baba Ms. Haruyo Balistreri Balloon Angels Ms. Rosemarie Banda Ms. Jean Barsch Mr. Bobby & Mrs. Cecilia Bell Mr. Jack Bird & Mr. John Darby Ms. Eileen Blood-Golden & Mr. D.A. Blood Mr. George Bowles Ms. H. Elizabeth Burke Mr. Wayne Bywater Ms. Sally Cancelmo Mr. Robert Chan Wai Shan Chan Mr. Hong Chang Mr. Eddie Chin Ms. Leslie Ching Compassionate Community Care Mr. David Spiegelman & Ms. Maki Daijogo Ms. Suzanne Daily Mr. Pat & Mrs. Kyoko Dalton H.T. Dao Mr. Donald & Mrs. Jacqueline Day Ms. Marion Dietzen Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Osame Doi Ms. Patricia Duncan Mr. Keith & Mrs. Erin Eggleton Ms. Sarah Eng Ms. Lisa Eng-Beeman Ms. Deborah Foy Mr. William Fujimoto Dr. Glenn & Mrs. Robin Fujinaka Mr. Koichi & Mrs. Mutsuko Fukuda Mrs. Kiku Funabiki Ms. Louise Fung Ms. Shirley Gatlin Ms. Marilyn Giannell Mr. Vincent & Mrs. Cynthia Gizdich Ms. Jennifer Gomez Mr. Marc Goto Ms. Tanako Hagiwara Mrs. Ritsuko & Mr. Keith Halvorson Ms. Rose Hane Mr. Satoshi Hane Ms. Pauline Harada Ms. Janice Haraguchi Dr. Walter Hashimoto Ms. Sato Hashizume Mr. Don Hata Mr. Jon & Ms. Shelley Hatakeyama Mr. Kazuo & Mrs. Aiko Hayashi Mr. Shigeo & Mrs. Mary Hayashi

Ms. Yukiyo Hayashi Mr. Thomas Heatwole Ms. Kristi Lynn Hiatt Ms. Takaji Hirano Mr. Bill & Mrs. May Hirose Ms. Lynda Hirose Ms. Lori Honjiyo Mr. Kalen Lowe & Ms. Grace Horikiri Mr. Allan Hoshida Mr. Yoshi & Mrs. Felicia Hoshino Ms. Helen Hoy Mr. Jack & Mrs. Sheere Hsu Ms. Mariko Humphrey Ms. Setsuko Ichimoto Mr. Paul & Mrs. Kimiyo Ige Ms. Melanie Ige Mr. Casey Ikeda Ms. Christina & Mr. Hidekazu Ikemiya Ms. Sueko Imagawa Ms. Euco Inoue Ms. Karen Iovino Ms. Betty Iseri Ms. Akiko Ishii Ms. Laurie Itow Mr. Bruce & Mrs. Susan Iwafuchi Mr. Paul Iwamasa & Ms. Shelly Onishi-Iwamasa Ms. Joy Iwasa Mr. Koji Iwasaki Mr. Tetsuya Iwata Mrs. Mitsuko Iwatsu Mr. Frank & Mrs. Jane Iyama Ms. Mary Iyama Ms. Hiroko Kajino & Mr. Don Rogers Mr. Harry Kashiwada Mr. Stephen Katayama Mrs. Stella Kato & Ms. Cindy Kim Mr. Yoneo Kawakita Mrs. Miyako Kazama Ms. Kyoko Keenon Mr. Robert Tucker & Ms. Keija Kimura Mr. John & Mrs. Julie King Mr. Richard Kishimoto Dr. W.C. & Mrs. Betty Knorr Ms. Kikuko Koba Mr. Norihisa & Ms. Akiko Kobayashi Mr. Tommy & Mrs. Florence Kono Mr. Akio Koshiyama Ms. Joy Kosobayashi Mr. John Kozik Mr. Gordon & Mrs. Donna Kunisaki Ms. Marie Kurihara Ms. Teruko Kuroda Ms. May Kuwatani Ms. Gail Kyono Mrs. Kazue Kyono Mr. Ray & Mrs. Marianne Kyono Mr. Jonah Lam Ms. Florence Lee Mr. Kevin Lee Mr. Scott & Mrs. Emily Lehrer Mr. Robert & Mrs. Etsuko Lew Mr. Sherman Lew Mr. Sou Hong & Mrs. Yuk Ling Li Mr. Eric Lindquist Mr. Grant Loey Ms. Toy Hai Louie The Low Family Mr. John & Mrs. Shirley Lui Ms. Charlotte Ma Mrs. Michiko Mango Toni Martin Mr. Ken & Ms. Sumi Maruyama Ms. Evelyn Masuda Mr. Todd Mathes Ms. Diane Matsuda Mrs. June Matsueda Mr. Russell Matsumoto

Mr. Robert & Mrs. Diane Matsumura Mr. Guy & Mrs. Norma McCormack Ms. Frances McHugh Mr. Richard & Mrs. Irene Medeiros Ms. Kiyomi Miller Mr. Donald Millikan Ms. Judy Mine Ms. Mey Miura Mr. Thomas Miyoko Mr. Albert & Mrs. Sachiko Mizuhara Mr. Gary & Mrs. Lorin Mizuiri Mr. James & Mrs. Dana Moran Ms. Irene Mori Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Sandy Mori Mr. Donald & Mrs. Emiko Moriguchi Ms. Barbara Mow Mr. Donald Munakata Ms. Margaret Munson Mr. Mitsuo & Mrs. Kazuko Murakami Ms. Tsutaye Murakami Mr. Roy & Mrs. Rose Mutobe Ms. Nancy Nagareda Mr. Kaname Nagasawa Ms. Kuniko Naito Ms. Jane Nakagawa Mrs. Emiko Nakahiro Mr. Clifford Nakai Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Deborah Nakamura Mrs. Kay Nakamura Ms. Loren Nakamura Mr. Robert & Mrs. Jill Nakamura Mr. Henry Nakata Ms. Debra Nakatomi Mr. Ken Neishi Ms. Nancy Ng Ms. Luyen Nguyen Mr. Clifford & Mrs. Irene Nishimoto Ms. Judy Nishimoto Ms. Marlene Nishimura Mr. John & Mrs. Diane Noguchi Mr. Samuel Nukazawa Mr. Robert & Mrs. Delphine Obana Mrs. Shinko Obata Ms. Isabell Ogata Ms. Roberta O’Grady Ms. Jane Ohigashi Mr. Kazumatsu Ohno Mr. Matthew Okada Mr. Clifford & Mrs. Bonnie Okamoto Ms. Helen Okamoto Ms. Kumi Okamoto Ms. Ann Okamura Mr. Mark & Mrs. Jewel Okawachi Ms. Dana Okazaki Mr. James Okumura Mr. George & Mrs. Suzie Omura Mr. Duane Ong Ms. Melissa Ong Mr. Lowell G. Kimura & Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Ms. Hanaes Ono & Ms. Chiyeko Ono Dr. Jerry & Mrs. Eleanor Osumi Mr. Coleman Ow Mr. Roji Oyama Mr. Russell Paden Ms. Julie Peck Mrs. Takako Perrie Mr. Augie & Mrs. Patricia Phillips Ms. Sumiko Potts Ms. Kathryn Reis Mr. Byron Rourkacha Mr. Victor Rowley Ms. Gail Rubman Mr. Paul Sakai & Ms. Carol Edmiston

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2 012 A n n u a l D o n o r s $1-99 (continued) Mr. Ross Sakamoto & Ms. Angela McKillen Mr. Tom & Mrs. Hideko Sakata Mr. Toshio & Mrs. Taeko Sano Ms. Teiko Sasser Mr. Sam Sato Mrs. Liane Scott & Mr. Eric Scott Ms. Leah Segawa Ms. Shizue Seigel Mr. Sim & Mrs. T. Sue Seiki Mr. Rylan Sekiguchi Ms. Karen Seriguchi Mr. Fuad & Mrs. Sharon Sheehab Dr. Fumio Shibata Mr. Mark & Mrs. Tomita Shimamoto Ms. Alice Shimazu Ms. Mika Shimizu Mr. Gordon Shiozaki & Mrs. Dona Fuchiwaki-Shiozaki Mr. Ernest Shiroma Mr. William Silvia Ms. Maureen Smith Mr. William Soo Hoo Ms. Fumi Spencer Ms. Naomi Stanfield Mr. Gower Suen Ms. Norma Sugiyama Ms. Kazuye Sumida Ms. Nancy Summersgill Mr. Charles & Mrs. Joan Sung Mr. Ted & Mrs. Ann Suyeyasu Mr. Yas & Mrs. Midori Suzuki Mr. Michael Sweany Ms. Lita Swiryn Mrs. Jean Tajima Mr. Chikara & Mrs. Lilyan Takaha Ms. Arisa Takahashi Ms. Miyuki Takami Ms. Melody Takata Mr. Gary Takeoka Mr. Kunihiro & Mrs. Doreen Takeshita Mr. Tomio & Mrs. Elizabeth Takeshita Mr. Victor & Mrs. Tokuko Takeshita Mr. John Takeuchi Mr. Minoru & Mrs. Akiko Takeuchi Mr. Kenji Tamaoki & Ms. Linda Yeung Ms. Amy Tanabe Mr. Isago & Ms. Setsuko Tanaka Mrs. Takeko Tanisawa Mr. Milton Tanizawa Mr. Yoshihiro Tasaka Ms. Chiyo Tashiro Mr. George Tashiro Mrs. Denise Teraoka Ms. Janet Thibault Ms. Joanne Tolosa Ms. Sue Tom Ms. Marlene Tonai Mr. Oscar Torres Ms. Mitsuko Toyama Mr. Lawrence & Mrs. Setsuko Toyooka Mr. James True Ms. Dolly Tsang Mrs. Akiko & Mr. Ken Tsuchitani Mr. Steve Tsujimoto Mr. Cipriano Salazar & Ms. Gale Uchiyama Mr. Hideo Uchiyama Ms. Susan Urabe

Mr. Marvin & Mrs. Miyo Uratsu Ms. Jane Utsumi Mr. Rick Wada Mrs. Yasuko Wada Mr. Michael Wakcher Ms. Sharon Wake Mr. Peter Weber Ms. Beverly Williams Mr. Koichi Sugiyama & Ms. Moira Willis Mr. Aaron Wong Ms. Ada Wong Ms. Bertha Wong Mr. Jimmy & Mrs. Caroline Wong Mr. Nelson Dong & Ms. Diane Wong Ms. Janice Wong Ms. Karen Mae Woo Ms. Ethel Woong Mr. William & Mrs. Irene Wu Mrs. Rie & Mr. Yasutaka Yagi Ms. Kiyo Yamada Mr. Gary & Mrs. Karen Yamamoto Mr. Jiro Yamamoto Ms. Michiko Yamamoto Ms. Miyako Yamamoto Mr. Tsuyoshi & Mrs. Joyce Yamamoto Mr. Hitoshi Yamamuro Mr. Ted Yamashiro Ms. Lee Yanase Mr. George Yano & Mrs. Cora Yano Mrs. Tamiko Yasuhara Mr. Edmond Yee Ms. JB Yee Mr. George & Mrs. Lena Yin Mr. George Yoshida Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Miyeko Yoshikawa Mr. Jeff Yoshioka Ms. Yumi Yukawa In Kind Benkyo-do Company Kotobuki Trading Company, Inc. Pyramid Printing and Graphics Duane Kurisu

Corporate Employee Giving The following made charitable contributions on behalf of their employee(s)/trustee(s)

American Express Company Chevron Texaco Community Health Charities Heffernan Insurance Charitable Matching Program IBM Corporation, US Kaiser Permanente Community Giving Campaign Local Independent Charities of America San Francisco Foundation Truist United Way California Capital Region United Way of Central Maryland United Way of San Diego County United Way of South Eastern Pennsylvania United Way, Inc. University of San Francisco Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

This donor list does not include event donations. Every effort is made to include gifts received between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012, but if a name has been inadvertently omitted, please let us know at (415) 567-5505 or [email protected].

In Honor of and In Memory of Donors The following is a list of donors who gave gifts in memory or in honor of someone special.

In honor of Hats Aizawa’s 88th Birthday Mr. Noboru Hanyu Ms. Lori Matoba Mrs. Nell Noguchi & Ms. Toki Noguchi Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Ms. Patricia Wada In honor of Inako Sasaki Barsch Ms. Jean Barsch In honor of Taiki Case Ms. Mary Sherman In honor of Misa Chew & Peti Arunamata Ms. Christine Iwanaga In honor of Naoko Ito Ms. Janis Ito Ms. Patricia Ito In honor of JCCCNC Staff Mr. Thomas Durst & Mrs. Diane Durst Mrs. Chiyo Wada In honor of Mas & Alice Kawahatsu Ms. Helen Mikiko Huang In honor of Donna Kimura Mr. Duane & Mrs. Melissa Ong In honor of Alan Kitashima Covenant Presbyterian Church In honor of Lori Matoba Mr. Neil & Mrs. Rita Wun In honor of Diane Matsuda Ms. Karen Boyden Mr. Keith & Mrs. Erin Eggleton Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Mr. Franklin & Mrs. Nancy Fong Mr. Kalen Lowe & Ms. Grace Horikiri Mr. Roy & Mrs. Georgette Imura Ms. Katherine Kato Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Mr. Lowell Kimura & Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mr. Steve Omori & Ms. Linda Sekino-Omori Mrs. Yae Tondo Ms. Susan Urabe Mr. Gary & Mrs. Karen Yamamoto Ms. Mary Yoshifuji Ms. Cindy Yoshifuji-Ward In honor of Allen Okamoto Mr. Jeff Wun & Ms. Lori Matoba In honor of Paul Osaki Mr. Masaru & Mrs. Marcia Hashimoto Mr. Fred Yung & Ms. Jane Muramoto-Yung In honor of Robert and Alicia Sakai Mr. Craig & Mrs. Sara Stephens In honor of SF/BA Nikkei Singles Mr. Bill Sakai

In honor of Kenji, Kim and Kiyomi Treanor Ms. Carol Smith In memory of Roy Y. Ashizawa Mrs. Fumi Ashizawa In memory of Ron China Mrs. Mary China In memory of Tomoe Ishikawa Doss Mr. Roger Doss In memory of June Eijima Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Phil Owyoung & Ms. Jennifer Hamamoto Mrs. Betty M. Tanaka In memory of Mitzi Fukami Mr. Alfred & Mrs. Arline Chinn Mr. William Fujimoto Dr. Glenn & Mrs. Robin Fujinaka Mr. Gerry Nakano & Ms. Dianne Fukami Mr. Bruce Fukayama & Ms. Eda Soohoo-Fukayama Mrs. Alyce Furuya Ms. Linda Schacht Gage George & Jim’s Garage Ms. Dolly Hamamoto Mr. Phil Owyoung & Ms. Jennifer Hamamoto Mr. Michael Okagaki & Ms. Wendy Hanamura Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Mr. Shigeo & Mrs. Mary Hayashi Ms. Gail Igawa Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Mimi Kagehiro Mr. Harry Kashiwada Ms. Janet Kashiwada Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Mr. Sam Kawamura Ms. Tracy Kawamura Mrs. Miyako Kazama Ms. Betty Kojimoto Mr. Eric Lindquist Mr. Jun & Mrs. Kay Maeyama Mr. Kaz Maniwa & Ms. Masako Fukunaga Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Roger & Mrs. Jani Matsui Mr. John Mizono Mr. Gary & Mrs. Lorin Mizuiri Ms. Irene Mori Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Sandy Mori Mr. Taro Murano Mr. Kaz & Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto Mr. Ken & Mrs. Elizabeth Nakamura Mr. Robert & Mrs. Jill Nakamura Mr. Curtis & Mrs. Jackie Nakano Ms. Debra Nakatomi Ms. Nancy Ng Mr. John & Mrs. Diane Noguchi Mrs. Shinko Obata Mr. Mitsufumi & Mrs. Rumi Okabe Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mr. Clifford & Mrs. Bonnie Okamoto Ms. Helen Okamoto Ms. Kumi Okamoto Mr. George & Mrs. Suzie Omura Mr. Lowell G. Kimura & Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Ms. Marilyn Oshiro Mr. Robert & Dr. Alicia Sakai Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Mr. Sim & Mrs. T. Sue Seiki

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Ms. Lorie Leilani Shelley Mr. William Soo Hoo Mr. Al Souza & Ms. Phyllis Nakano Mrs. Jean Tajima Mrs. Sumako Takeshita Mr. Tomio & Mrs. Elizabeth Takeshita Mr. Kyle Tatsumoto & Ms. Carole Hayashino Mrs. Miyoko Tomura Mrs. Yae Tondo Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Tsumori-Lue Mr. Marvin & Mrs. Miyo Uratsu Ms. Patricia Wada Mr. Rick Wada Ms. Sharon Wake Mr. Milton Wong & Ms. Dianne Furuya-Wong Ms. Colette Yamada Ms. Kiyo Yamada Ms. Mary Yanagi Ms. Jan Yanehiro Mr. George & Mrs. Lena Yin In memory of Yas Furuya Mr. Milton Wong & Ms. Diane Furuya-Wong In memory of Greg Hamamoto Ms. Dolly Hamamoto In memory of Howe Hanamura Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda In memory of Miyo Hata & Toey Shiono Mr. Don Hata In memory of Kiyoshi Henry Hidekawa Mr. John & Mrs. Julie King Mrs. Mary Hidekawa In memory of Yo Hironaka Mr. Sam & Mrs. Gladys Adachi Mr. Peti Arunamata & Ms. Sherilyn Chew Ms. Florence Dobashi Mr. Steven & Mrs. Charlotte Doi Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Mr. Gerry Nakano & Ms. Dianne Fukami Mr. Phil Owyoung & Ms. Jennifer Hamamoto Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Christine Hiroshima Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Cynthia Hiura Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Yoshiko Ho Ms. Sumi Honnami Ms. Joy Iwasa Mrs. Stella Kato & Ms. Cindy Kim Mr. Masaru Kawaguchi Mrs. Mary Kawano Mr. Lowell Kimura & Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Dr. Robert Koshiyama Ms. Marie Kurihara Mr. Derrick & Ms. Louise Lue Mr. Ken & Ms. Sumi Maruyama Ms. Sandi Matoba Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Tosh Mitsuda Mr. Eddie & Mrs. Alice Moriguchi Dr. Leroy Morishita & Ms. Barbara Hedani-Morishita Mrs. Shirley Murakami Ms. Nancy Nagareda Mrs. Emiko Nakahiro

Mrs. Kay Nakamura Ms. Kayo Nakamura Dr. Harry & Mrs. Anna Nomura Mr. Lawrence Kern & Ms. Karen Nunotani-Kern Mr. Mitsufumi & Mrs. Rumi Okabe Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mr. Steven & Mrs. Diana Okamoto Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Ms. Marilyn Oshiro Mr. Koji & Mrs. Betty Ozawa Mr. Robert & Dr. Alicia Sakai Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Ms. Nancy Satoda Mr. Hiko & Mrs. Susan Shimamoto Mr. Jonathan & Mrs. Joyce Shindo Mr. Takeo Shirasawa Ms. Arisa Takahashi Mr. John Takeuchi Mr. Stephen Higashi & Ms. Laura Takeuchi* Mrs. Betty M. Tanaka Mr. Dean & Mrs. Gail Tanaka Mr. Kyle Tatsumoto & Ms. Carole Hayashino Mr. Cipriano Salazar & Ms. Gale Uchiyama Mr. Hideo Uchiyama Ms. Sharon Umene Ms. Patricia Wada Mrs. Yasuko Wada Mr. Ronald Yoshida In memory of Tad Horita Mrs. Shigeko Kawabe In memory of Shigeko Ichimoto Ms. Marion Dietzen Ms. Setsuko Ichimoto In memory of George & Tae Ikenaga Ms. Mary Ikenaga & Ms. Jill Wong In memory of Peter Ito Ms. Janis Ito Mrs. Naoko Ito Ms. Patricia Ito In memory of Japanese Earthquake Victims Mr. Jose Valentin In memory of Yuriko Y. Joslin Mr. Leo Joslin & Mr. Gary Tom In memory of Frank M. Kaneko Ms. Ria McIntosh In memory of Kankuro & Komie Kawaguchi Mr. Masaru Kawaguchi In memory of Sakae Kawashiri Mrs. Mitsuko Kawashiri In memory of Hisako Kimura Mr. Robert Tucker & Ms. Keija Kimura In memory of Peter and Margaret Kitagawa Mr. Gary & Mrs. Barbara Kitagawa In memory of Teiko Kitagawa Mr. Lincoln & Mrs. Katherine Mah In memory of Sox Kitashima Ms. Marlene Tonai

In memory of Cathy Koshiyama Mr. Thomas & Mrs. June Sugihara Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Tsumori-Lue In memory of Sue Koyasako Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki In memory of Mary Kozono Mr. Ard Kozono In memory of Misato Kuramoto Mr. Franklin & Mrs. Nancy Fong Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hirota Ms. Katherine Kato Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Mr. Aki & Mrs. Michiko Kuramoto Mr. Tony & Mrs. Noriko Matsuda Mr. Steve Omori & Ms. Linda Sekino-Omori Mr. Kaz & Ms. Michi Takata Mrs. Mineko Takata Mrs. Yae Tondo Ms. Mary Yoshifuji Ms. Cindy Yoshifuji-Ward In memory of Shigeko Mamiya Mr. Scott & Mrs. Kimberly Mamiya In memory of Yuka Matoba Mr. William & Mrs. Ann Bradley Ms. Lori Matoba In memory of George Matsumoto Mrs. Teruko Matsumoto In memory of Jinx Jim Matsuno Mrs. Mary Matsuno In memory of Carolyn Mitsuda Mr. Tosh Mitsuda In memory of Kay Miyoko Mr. Thomas Miyoko In memory of Masami Mizuiri Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata In memory of Toshiko Mizuiri Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata In memory of Babe Morino & Jitsuzo and Fusaye Nakamoto Mr. Kaz & Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto In memory of Tokuo Murakami Mrs. Shirley Murakami In memory of Hisaichi & Some Nakagawa sibilings & in-laws Ms. Emy Hynes In memory of Grace Nakai Ms. Eiko Aoki Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Mr. Hirokazu “Clem” Nakai Dr. Jerry & Mrs. Eleanor Osumi Mr. David & Mrs. Cindi Sasaki Mrs. Betty M. Tanaka Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Tsumori-Lue

In memory of Minoru Narahara Mr. Ronald Morimoto

In memory of Jenny P. Seto Mr. Kazuo Nanya

In memory of Baron & Alice Nishihara Ms. Julie Nishihara

In memory of Toshiko & Matt Shigio Mr. Randy & Mrs. Linda Shigio

In memory of Takara & Kaoru Noda Mr. Tom Swartz & Mrs. Marilyn Noda Swartz

In memory of Frank S. Shintaku Mrs. Yone Shintaku

In memory of Mo Noguchi Mrs. Nell Noguchi & Ms.Toki Noguchi In memory of Wallace and Katherine Nunotani Mr. Lawrence Kern & Ms. Karen Nunotani-Kern In memory of Hippo & Sue Okamura Mr. Ricky & Mrs. Glenda Okamura In memory of Sue Okamura Mrs. Yoko Maeda & Mr. Jason S. Maeda In memory of Gloria Oki Ms. Julie Peck In memory of Ronald Ong Ms. Ann Okamura Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Thomas & Mrs. June Sugihara Mr. Neil & Mrs. Rita Wun In memory of Ken Onishi Mr. Shig & Mrs. Terrie Furuta Ms. Emy Hynes Mr. Chris & Mrs. Pauline Iwata Mr. Thomas Kawakami Ms. Diane Matsuda Mr. Mitsuo & Mrs. Kazuko Murakami Ms. Kuniko Naito Mrs. Nanami Naito Ms. Jane Nakagawa Ms. Haruko Nakamoto Mrs. Nell Noguchi & Ms.Toki Noguchi Mr. Edward & Mrs. Lois Oda Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mrs. Kay Onishi Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Mr. David & Mrs. Cindi Sasaki Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Mr. Gary Takeoka Mr. Frank & Mrs. Edith Tanaka Mrs. Violet Tanaka Mr. Grant Tomioka Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Tsumori-Lue Ms. Jane Utsumi Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Akemi Wayne Mr. John & Mrs. Chibi Yasumoto In memory of Kaye Uyeda Patterson Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Mr. Charles & Mrs. Joan Sung

In memory of Diane Nakamura Ms. Patricia Ito Ms. Kayo Nakamura

In memory of Mark & Marjorie Sato Mr. Hiroshi & Mrs. Janice Fukuda

In memory of Florence Nakamura Mr. Harry Nakamura

In memory of Mary Sawasaki Mr. David & Mrs. Cindi Sasaki

In memory of Toey Shiono Mr. Don Hata In memory of Miles N. Suda Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Pamela Suda In memory of Juzo Sugihara Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda In memory of Martha Suzuki Mr. Hatsuro & Mrs. Amey Aizawa Ms. Margaret Anderson Mr. Thomas & Mrs. BJ Baba Mr. Michael Begunoff Mr. Jack Bird & Mr. John Darby Dr. Mary Bitterman Mr. William J. Edick, Jr. & Ms. Pamela Burns Ms. Teru Chang Mr. Peti Arunamata & Ms. Sherilyn Chew Mr. Peter Chung Mr. Martin & Mrs. Jill Dodd Mr. Steven & Mrs. Charlotte Doi Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Mr. Gerry Nakano & Ms. Dianne Fukami Mr. Nobusuke & Mrs. Fumi Fukuda Ms. Tanako Hagiwara Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Cynthia Hiura Mr. Jack & Mrs. Sheere Hsu Mr. Paul Iwamasa & Ms. Shelly Onishi-Iwamasa Mr. Frank & Mrs. Jane Iyama Ms. Mary Iyama Mr. Masaru Kawaguchi Ms. Gail Keikoan Mr. Lowell Kimura & Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Mrs. Aki King Mr. Norihisa & Ms. Akiko Kobayashi Mr. Akio Koshiyama Ms. Donna Kotake Mr. Donald Lawrence Mr. Scott & Mrs. Emily Lehrer Mr. Sou Hong & Mrs. Yuk Ling Li Ms. Toy Hai Louie Mr. Robert & Mrs. Gail Mametsuka Ms. Sandi Matoba Mr. Jeff Wun & Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Tony & Mrs. Noriko Matsuda Mr. Richard & Mrs. Irene Medeiros Mr. Dale Minami & Ms. Ai Mori Mr. James & Mrs. Dana Moran Mr. Fred Yung & Ms. Jane Muramoto-Yung Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Mr. Bernard Osher Ms. Marilyn Oshiro Mr. Lawrence Pon Ms. Sumiko Potts Mr. Dave & Mrs. Kikue Sato Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Ms. Nancy Satoda Mr. Charlie Kagay & Ms. Teresa Serata Ms. Maureen Smith Mr. Al Souza & Ms. Phyllis Nakano

Ms. Grace Spence Ms. Lita Swiryn Mrs. Hideko Takeshita Mr. Kunihiro & Mrs. Doreen Takeshita Mr. Victor & Mrs. Tokuko Takeshita Dr. T. Miriam Tani Mrs. Yae Tondo Ms. Dolly Tsang Mr. Dennis Tsuchiya Mr. Keith & Mrs. Stacey Tsuchiya Dr. John Umekubo & Mrs. Lisa Shoko Mr. Milton Wong & Ms. Dianne Furuya-Wong Mr. Kahn Yamada In memory of Dora Tachibana Mr. Robert & Mrs. Kimiyo Valera In memory of Henri Takahashi Dr. Mary Bitterman In memory of Nobukazu Takahashi Mrs. Julie Takahashi In memory of Sueko Takao Mr. Susumu Takao & Ms. Kathleen King In memory of Nellie Takeda Mr. Hiko & Mrs. Susan Shimamoto Mr. Mark & Mrs. Tomita Shimamoto In memory of Tetsuro Takeda Mr. Lucky Fung In memory of Katsuto & Bessie Takei Mr. Russell & Mrs. Linda Takei In memory of T.C. Thibault Ms. Janet Thibault In memory of Yoshito Tome Mr. Fuad & Mrs. Sharon Sheehab In memory of Joe Tondo Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato In memory of Harry Tsujimoto Ms. Nancy Nakai Mr. Somao Ochi Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Mrs. Violet Tanaka In memory of Stan Tsujisaka Mr. Hatsuro & Mrs. Amey Aizawa In memory of Helen Yamasaki Mr. Masaru Yamasaki In memory of Rev. John Yamashita Ms. Asako Yamashita In memory of Kaoru Yoshifuji Mr. Steve Omori & Ms. Linda Sekino-Omori Mr. Richard Yoshifuji In memory of Yoneo “Bo” Yoshimura Ms. Janis Ito Mrs. Naoko Ito Ms. Patricia Ito Mr. Frank & Mrs. Hedy* Matsuno * notes deceased

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Inside the JCCCNC

Money Matters ­— 2012 Financial Report

A regular day at the JCCCNC can include mailing out letters to donors and members, setting up classrooms, workshops and events and hundreds of administrative tasks. The JCCCNC also provides resources in the form of space, funds and services for community organizations, individuals and corporations. Included among those resources is low-cost office space for tenants such as Japanese Community Youth Council, Kimochi, Inc. and Nobiru Kai.

None of this would be possible without the financial support of the JCCCNC’s many donors, members and corporate sponsors. Also appreciated is the leadership of the Board of Directors, enthusiastic volunteers and hard-working staff. Their unwavering dedication, commitment and generosity to preserving the culture and community push the JCCCNC towards building a Center of greater service for this community. 2012 Revenue

Development 44%

2012 Expenses

Rentals 13%

Mem bers hip 7 %

Programs 18% Programs 18%

Membership 24%

The graph above summarizes revenue during the 2012 calendar year. It is the sole responsibility of the Development Department to produce the most significant revenue for most non-profit organizations. For the JCCCNC, donations account for 44% of our revenue, with individual donors collectively contributing the majority of the total. The Development Department’s principal charge is to ensure the sustainable growth and financial health of the organization by gathering resources and long-term support through grassroots fundraising, major donor cultivation and foundation and corporate sponsorships. The Membership Department’s role is to increase visibility of the JCCCNC within the surrounding community, instill in our members a sense of belonging and to grow and sustain relationships with people and organizations that believe in our charter. Currently, the JCCCNC is highly dependent upon senior and senior couple memberships; our aim is to increase our family and sustaining memberships to mirror our success with these contingencies. Programs brings 18% of the revenue for the JCCCNC, generated from class or events fees and donations.The JCCCNC makes a conscious choice to keep the class fees at a minimum as the JCCCNC believes in providing low cost services whereby no attendee is constrained by cost. Rentals derive 13% of our annual revenue. Similar to our affordable program philosophy, the JCCCNC believes in providing highly subsidized facility space for community groups and organizations with special reduced rates for non-profit organizations.

Development 24%

Building and Operations 50%

The graph above summarizes spending during the 2012 calendar year. Building and operations comprise 50% of the JCCCNC’s expenditures. On the building side, this includes expenses incurred from running a public facility visited by over 185,000 individuals annually, which primarily consists of maintenance and upkeep of a 17,500 square foot building. This includes utilities, equipment leases, licensing and permit fees and facility insurance. On the operational side, this includes staff salaries and benefits, staff development and training, office administration, public relations, advertising and marketing and consulting services. Programs expenses encompass all classes, corporate and community meeting room rentals, sporting events, seasonal workshops, community forums and events and cultural programs. By nature, the JCCCNC’s programs are highly resource intensive due to the associated (and often obscure) costs of materials, instructor and insurance fees and other related costs necessary to run successful programs. The JCCCNC provides over 100 workshops and classes on an annual basis. These workshops and classes are central to the mission of the Center which is to provide cultural arts, social, recreational and educational classes. Development expenses include all costs related to direct fundraising, following the Center’s comprehensive development program aimed at generating individual donor, philanthropic, various foundation and corporate support.

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Inside the JCCCNC

Ways to Give: Help the JCCCNC, Your Way! Enter to Win a Trip to Japan or Cash in the JCCCNC’s 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes! Proceeds from the Sweepstakes help us to meet the growing needs of over 185,000 visitors that we service through over 100 on-going classes, programs and special events featuring an array of cultural arts, social, recreational and educational classes for all ages and backgrounds. The drawing will be held at the 2013 Annual Event: 40th Anniversary Celebration on September 21, 2013 at the JCCCNC. You need not be present to win. The Grand Prize Winner will receive first choice between the three prizes.  The Second Place Winner will have the choice between the remaining two prizes and the Third Place Winner will win the remaining prize. 

Sign up to be a member!

Join us today! Your membership

provides support to the JCCCNC to create programs that carry out our

How to Enter! Single Ticket:

$20

3 Tickets (1 Book):

$50

9 Tickets (3 Books of 3): $100 Purchase your tickets at the JCCCNC’s Annual Event on September 21st, or call (415) 567-5505.

What You Could Win! Prize A: Two roundtrip tickets to Japan plus 5 night hotel accommodations (Courtesy of Japan Airlines and Kintetsu International) Prize B - $1,000 Cash                 Prize C - $500 Cash

Double your donation through your employer! Did you know that many corporations offer to match

mission. Be a part of our family where

their employee’s donations to non-profit organizations

future generations will learn about our

or have a work place giving program? Corporate fund

community, culture, and traditions. To

matching programs are

sign up or to get more information

a great way to increase

check our website at www.jcccnc.org or fill out our membership form, which can be obtained at the JCCCNC.

your donation and in most cases double your donation. Work place

Give the gift of your time!

giving programs make it fast and easy to give a gift because you can have your

Give us your valuable time and

donation automatically deducted from your paycheck.

assist us with special events,

Consult your human resources department to find out

programs, and administrative

more on how you can support the JCCCNC through

duties. One way to volunteer

work place giving.

is with our upcoming 40th Anniversary Annual Event in September. For more information contact the Programs Department at (415) 567-5505 x227 or [email protected].

For questions on giving to the JCCCNC, please email us at [email protected] or call (415) 567-5505. All information and inquiries are kept confidential.

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Experience Japan for as little as $887*!

M ember E xclusive T ravel B enefit

Includes Roundtrip Airfare on Japan Airlines, Four Nights Hotel and Half-Day Sightseeing

(April 2013)

Explore Japan during any season - in the spring as flowers bloom, during the summer festival season, as the colors change in the fall, or during the winter snow festivals. The possibilities are endless. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, as a JCCCNC Member Benefit, our travel partners Japan Airlines (JAL) and Kintetsu International Consultants Company (KIE) have created great packages for you. OSAKA “The Kitchen of Japan” Osaka has long been known as the “Kitchen of Japan,” featuring some of the best culinary delights in all of Japan. While in Osaka, you can visit Kuramon, the traditional and lively food market; Doguya-suji, the wholesale restaurant supply district; or one of Japan’s most bustling shopping districts, Tenjinbachi-suji, which is the longest shopping arcade in all of Japan. Osaka, San Francisco’s Sister-city is also a great central destination in Japan, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe all within an easy 45 minute train ride.

KYOTO Imperial Capital of Japan Start your day by visiting historic sites such as Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) and Kiyomizu Temple.You will be astounded by the beautiful scenery in the gardens and as you walk along cobblestone streets and experience hundreds of years of history and culture. Stop for traditional crafts and kimonos and end the day with a sophisticated kaiseki meal.

TOKYO Bargain Shop at Antique Markets If the high fashion in Ginza or grabbing the latest high tech gadget in Akihabara is not your “thing,” look no further than the flea markets in Tokyo. You can find barely used silk kimonos, antique iron teapots, or unusual collectibles. Not a shopper? Then there are plenty of sights to see - high in the air at the new Tokyo Sky Tree Tower, which is a short walk from Asakusa which hosts Sensoji Temple and various festivals throughout the year.

* Prices are valid April 2013-March 2014 and include roundtrip economy airfare on Japan Airlines (JAL), four nights hotel and half day sightseeing tour, based on double occupancy. Meals are not included. Fuel surcharge, security fees and taxes are extra. Upgrades and extended travel is available at add’l cost. Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

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Membership Benefits Premier Discounts

JCCCNC Members are eligible to receive discounts at participating merchants. You must present your current and valid JCCCNC Membership card and photo ID. If you have questions about merchant discounts, please contact the JCCCNC at (415) 567-5505 or [email protected].

Ongoing Promotions Japan Airlines (JAL) is JCCCNC’s preferred airline carrier to Japan Japan Airlines (JAL) is the JCCCNC’s corporate partner and preferred airline to travel to Japan. Escape to Japan and take advantage of the great deals! JCCCNC members are eligible to receive our exclusive group and individual rates on Japan Airlines. Travel packages can be arranged with our Preferred Agent—Kintetsu International in San Jose. For more information, please contact Ruby Hata at (415) 567-5505 x225. Restrictions on travel dates and airport departures may apply, depending on seasons and blackout dates determined by JAL..

Pick up vouchers at JCCCNC. *All movie ticket pricing includes a handling fee charged by the JCCCNC. AMC Theatres Silver Movie Vouchers (Valid 2 weeks after release) - $7.00*/ticket. Gold Movie Vouchers (Valid anytime) $8.00*/ticket. Cinemark Century Theatres Platinum Supersaver tickets (valid anytime) - $8.00*/ticket. Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Discount Card - $10.00/card, buy 1 dozen, get 1 dozen free. San Francisco MTA Parking Cards $20.00/card See’s Candies Gift Certificates - $14.50 for one pound box of candy.

Hawaiian Airlines Book online with Hawaiian Airlines, receive the lowest available web fare and earn bonus miles for JCCCNC at a rate of one mile for every dollar spent.Visit www.hawaiianair. com/affiliate and enter the Affiliate Program Code: AMWEBJCC. Here is the latest special: 5% off roundtrip web fares - travel between Mainland U.S. and Hawaii.

RESTAURANT DISCOUNTS Café Mums 1800 Sutter St., San Francisco. (415) 931-6986 10% discount on food only, drinks not included. Cannot be combined with any other offer. DooBu 1723 Buchanan St., San Francisco. (415) 292-6002 10% discount on dinner only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Hukilau San Jose 230 Jackson St., (408) 279-4888 10% discount on food only, drinks not included. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

My Japan Phone FREE Japan cell phone rental for ONE WEEK! 30% off on additional days of rental fee. Call (800) 553-9057 or visit www.myjapanphone.com by using promotion code “JCCCNC”.

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Preferred room rates starting at $165 per room per night at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. Special $67 golf rate at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club. Please call the JCCCNC at (415) 5675505 to receive the special booking code for the JCCCNC Member discount.

Show your card and save!

Do you have trouble remembering all the amazing businesses that offer JCCCNC member discounts? Now all you have to do is look for the JCCCNC Member Supporter sticker on the windows of participating merchants.

Juban Burlingame 1204 Broadway, (650) 347-2300 Juban Menlo Park 712 Santa Cruz Ave., (650) 473-6458 Juban San Francisco 1581 Webster St., (415) 776-5822 10% discount on food only, drinks not included. Cannot be combined with any other offer. May’s Coffee Shop 1737 Post St., #13, San Francisco (415) 346-4020 Free drink (can juice, soda or water) with an purchase of $7 or more (not including tax). Cannot be combined with any other offer. On the Bridge 1581 Webster St., #205, San Francisco. (415) 922-7765 Choice of free soup, salad, or homemade drink with any purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Merchant Discounts Aloha Warehouse 1731 Buchanan St., San Francisco. (415) 346-7553 10% discount on all items. Food and sale items not included. #150 Asakichi Antiques & Arts (415) 921-2147 #207 Asakichi Cast Iron Teapot & Bronze (415) 921-3821 #209 Asakichi Incense (415) 921-8292 #203 Shige Kimono (415) 346-5567 1730 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 10% discount on general items. Sale items and green tea not included.

Sanko Cooking Supply 1758 Buchanan St., San Francisco. (415) 922-8331 10% off all merchandise. 5% discount on cookbooks and electronics. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Susan Skin Care 1610 Post St., #100, San Francisco. (415) 771-2020 10% off all services. Not valid on products.

Other Specialties Belly Good Café & Crepes 1737 Post St., #393, San Francisco. (415) 346-8383 10% discount. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Citron Clothing 1615 Montana Ave., Santa Monica (310) 458-6089 10% discount on any purchase.

Benkyodo Co. 1747 Buchanan St., San Francisco. (415) 922-1244 Buy one dozen manju, get one manju free.

Japan Town Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Inc. 1581 Webster St., #245, San Francisco. (415) 922-2100 $5 off on acupuncture treatments. Not valid on supplements.

Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. (707) 579-4452 $1 off one adult admission (good for up to 4 people). Not valid on any other discounts or offers. Pick up coupon at the JCCCNC.

Japan Video and Media 1737 Post St., #305, San Francisco. (415) 563-5220 10% discount on all merchandise. MIF Insurance 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City. (650) 757-8806 As a special member benefit you will be able to obtain low cost automobile insurance. Nippon-Ya 1737 Post St., #345, San Francisco. (415) 346-0332 10% discount. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Paper Tree 1743 Buchanan Mall, San Francisco. (415) 921-7100 10% discount on all paper items (origami paper, art paper, etc.). Sale items not included. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Pika Pika 1581 Webster St., #225, San Francisco. (415) 673-7898 Buy 6 pictures on photo machines (value $6 or more), get the 7th free (free picture may not be used on machines valued $9 and up). Also receive a 10% discount on photo related services, including film and digital photo processing and printing, photo stamps, and golf ball stamps. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Hayes Auto Body 2401 Bush St., San Francisco. (415) 346-7061 10% discount on general maintenance (oil change, brake check, tires, rotation, belts, hoses, fluids). Cannot be combined with any other offer. Hisayo Kinjo, C.P.E. International Board Certified Electrologist 490 Post St., Suite 446, San Francisco Free consultation, 10% discount on nonsenior members, special senior discount for ages 65 and older. Cannot be combined with any other offer. San Francisco Zoo 1 Zoo Rd., (415) 753-7080 $2 off adult general admission and $1 off child general admission for up to five family members or friends for every zoo visit. In addition to the discount, you will also receive a 10% discount at all Zoo restaurants and stores. Each card must be signed and is not valid with any other discounts or offers. Pick up coupon at the JCCCNC. Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop 1790 Sutter St., San Francisco. (415) 931-8165 -Purchase a wreath, get one danish free. -Purchase one dozen cookies and get one cookie of your choice free. -Purchase a cream cake from the showcase at 5% discount.

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Saturday Night Sushi Chef Alan Hirahara teachs a hands-on workshop at the JCCCNC on the basics of sushi-making. Learn basic techniques using the freshest ingredients to form a proper foundation from which to better explore the art at home with family and friends. $45 Members / $70 Non-members For more info, call (415) 567-5505 or email [email protected].

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Special Feature Film Screening at the JCCCNC THE UNTOLD STORY: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i

While the story of the 1942 mass round-up, eviction and imprisonment of Japanese Americans in California, Oregon and Washington is well documented, very little is known about the Hawai‘i internees and their unique experience during World War II. Produced by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, this is the first full-length documentary to chronicle this untold story in Hawai‘i’s history. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

JCCH President and Executive Director Carole Hayashino and Staff Associate Jane Kurahara will be in attendance at this screening. Free Admission. Please call (415) 567-5505 to RSVP.

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Programs Pullout

Hello from Programs! Hello from the JCCCNC! A great autumn season we foresee, We lost our dear Hula Instructor, Pua just recently, But we celebrate his life, his passion and his love for this community. That same spirit and passion that we all share has brought us to where we are today, A big “thank you” to all of you for supporting us in your own special way. 40 years of passion for the community, That passion will take us through the next 40 years beyond where we can see. Though some of you may live far away and not have a chance to visit, Your Kokoro is what gives us that community spirit. Thankful…we are for all you have done. Determined…we are to make the Center shine brighter than the sun. As we move forward in the year, Your voices and opinions we would love to hear. We want to know how you feel about this added program insert, Do you like it? Is it cool? Does it work? Email me at [email protected] with your comments please, Your opinions count, they matter, this is your community.

MUSIC & DANCE

Ryan Kimura Director of Programs and Community Affairs

This issue’s Highlight:

Ikebana

In each newsletter we will highlight one of our on-going programs.

Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Room C2 Cost: $60 Member / $80 Non-Member / Monthly $170 Member / $230 Non-Member / Stamp Card (10 classes) $19 Member / $25 Non-Member / Drop-In

You will often see Sensei Chizuko Nakamura carrying a huge bundle of flowers up the steps of the JCCCNC on Wednesday nights for her Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) class. The floral aromas fill the air and will lead you to the classroom where you will find one of a kind vases waiting to support the ephemeral arrangements of the night. After originally studying Ikebana from her mother, Nakamura Sensei went on to continue learning and practicing under the Ikenobo school, which is the oldest and most practiced Ikebana style in Northern California. She has taught Ikebana in the United States for over 30 years, first at a local church for 20 years and now at the JCCCNC for the past three years. Her love for Ikebana and flowers can be seen in her weekly arrangements in the JCCCNC lobby, and through the smiles on her students’ faces at each class. Stop by the Center to enjoy the beautiful arrangements in the lobby or come and try a class.

“I want to enhance my techniques and creativity with this progressive instructor. Many of her students are non-Japanese, young and middle age men and women. I continue to learn new techniques and look forward to each class.” - Marie Kurihara

“Ikebana allows me to appreciate the inherent serenity and beauty of nature. In each Ikebana arrangement there is a reflection of life from new growth to mature foliage. Its emphasis on ‘less is more’ is a reminder to focus only on what’s important since life is filled with superficial distractions. As in the movie The Last Samurai, ‘…life with every breath…’ that is ikebana to me.” - Richard Der

hip hop locking class tuesday nights, beginning september 3 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Put on your dancing sneakers and move your body to soulful funk music in this class taught by Kan and Chaz. Learn locking basics and slowly incorporate them into choreographed routines. You will also learn dance history, body mechanics, angles, and other fun dance strategies. Per Month: $33 JCCCNC Members / $40 General Public Stamp Card (10 classes): $99 JCCCNC Members / $117 General Public Drop-In: $11 JCCCNC Members / $13 General Public

social

mah jongg 101 - free maH jongg lessons Tuesdays, september 17 - october 22 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn the Mandarin style of Mah Jongg from instructor Sunny Mitchell. Mah Jongg is a great way to get social, active, and keep your mind sharp. Sign up today!

special event

Free and open to the public.

health care law workshop wednesday, october 2 (english) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. friday, october 4 (japanese) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. In partnership with Kimochi Inc, the JA Health Insurance Services will provide two free workshops on the new health care policies requiring all Americans to have health insurance starting 2014. Free and open to the public.

FOOD

saturday night sushi Saturday, October 12 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Chef Alan Hirahara will teach a hands-on sushi-making workshop that will cover the basics of sushi making. Learn basic techniques using the freshest ingredients and make te-maki (hand rolls), rolled sushi, and traditional nigiri. Make your sushi and eat it too!

special event arts & culture

JCCCNC Members: $45 General Public: $70 Registration is required as space is limited!  Please call (415) 567-5505 or email [email protected].

hawaiian quilting workshop sunday, october 13 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Discover the art of Hawaiian quilting as instructor Junko Asahina teaches the basic Hawaiian quilting techniques and provides the materials to make two Hawaiian quilt coasters. JCCCNC Members: $40 General Public: $50 Online registration: http://hawaiianquiltingjcccnc.bpt.me

obake bash! jcccnc’s 2013 halloween carnival friday, october 25 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dress up in your favorite costume and come to the JCCCNC’s community Halloween Carnival. The admission fee covers all games, costume contest, bouncy house, haunted hallway, and a grand costume trick-o-treating parade at this spooktacular event. Don’t forget about the special Bat Dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP for the Bat Dinner at bit.ly/battydin. Carnival Admission: $7 / Free for children 2 and under Bat Dinner: $7 Adults / $5 Children

Unless otherwise noted, workshops/events are held at the JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco. For more information, please call (415) 567-5505.

Ongoing Classes at the JCCCNC The JCCCNC is located at 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco. For more information, please call (415) 567-5505.

Arts & Culture

dance

martial arts & FITNESS

Ikebana

Hip Hop Locking

Functional Movement

Learn the traditional art of Ikebana, or flower arrangement. Create a harmony of linear construction, rhythm and color.

Put on your dancing sneakers and move to soulful funk music in this hip hop locking dance class.

Are you having trouble getting out of bed, going up and down the stairs? What used to be simple tasks can become progressively challenging with the aging process. In this class, you will learn how to do those everyday actions easily and effectively for chronic pain relief.

Instructor(s): Chizuko Nakamura When: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: C2 Cost: $60 Member/$80 Non-Member/mo. $170 Member/$230 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) $19 Member/$25 Non-Member/Drop-In

Language of Aloha - Beg. Learn the language of Aloha.This six-week class is an introduction to the essence and core of Hawaii, its people and the language. The focus of this class will be on structural basics, conversational speaking, its importance in hula, mele (songs and chants) and storytelling.

Instructor(s): Kan & Chaz When: Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm Where: IMH Cost: $33 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo. $99 Member/$117 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) $11 Member/$13 Non-Member/Drop-In

Beginning Hula Learn basic hula techniques and movements while getting an anaerobic (low impact) workout at this Beginner Hula class. Instructor(s): Denise Teraoka When: 1st/3rd Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Where: C1 Cost: $70 Member/$100 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) $10 Member/$15 Non-Member/Drop-In

Instructor(s): Kau’i Peralto When: Beginning Sept 25 (Wednesdays) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: C2 Cost: $75 Member/$105 Non-Member/Session (6 weeks)

Language of Aloha - Int. Learn the language of Aloha. This six-week class is a continuation from the beginner course of the essence and core of Hawaii, its people and the language. The focus of this class will be on structural basics, conversational speaking, its importance in hula, mele (songs and chants) and storytelling. Instructor(s): Kau’i Peralto When: Beginning Sept. 23 (Mondays) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: C2 Cost: $75 Member/$105 Non-Member/Session (6 weeks)

Sr. Women’s Writing Group Create personal memoirs and share your experiences through creative writing. Instructor(s): Genny Lim When: Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: C1 Cost: $44 Member/$50 Non-Member/mo.

Tougei Ceramics Learn various ceramics techniques including basic hand-building constructions, wheel throwing and surface decoration to create unique sculptures and/or functional wares. During this eight-week class you will also learn how to use different glazes (and techniques) to create personalized pieces that you can use at home or to give as gifts. Instructor(s): Tomoko Nakazato When: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Ceramics Room Cost: $175 Member/$225 Non-Member/Session (8 weeks)

Washi Ningyo Discover the art of Japanese paper doll making and create your own beautiful paper dolls out of Japanese washi paper. Learn the basics or perfect your skills in this class of all skill levels.

Hula - Gracious Ladies (Adults) Learn both Auwana (modern) and Kahiko (ancient) hula. You will experience anaerobic (low impact) exercise while learning to dance hula as well as make friends. Instructor(s): Mary Leong When: 1st/3rd Thursdays 6:45pm - 8:00pm; Saturdays 12:30pm - 2:30pm Where: C1/C2 (Th); IMH (Sat) Cost: $23 Member/$28 Non-Member/mo. (Th) $45 Member/$55 Non-Member/mo. (Sat) $60 Member/$75 Non-Member/mo. (Th AND Sat)

Hula - Keiki (Kids) Give the gift of hula to your child as s/he learns coordination, grace and teamwork through working on both modern and traditional hula in the children’s class. Instructor(s): Mary Leong When: Saturdays 10:30am - 11:30am; 11:30am - 12:30pm Where: C1/C2 Cost: $30 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo.

Hula- Kupuna (Senior) Learn ancient and modern hula while keeping your coordination and memory sharp at the Kupuna (Senior) Hula class.

Learn the basics of watercolor painting and slowly bring your artwork to life. Instructor(s): Wendy Yoshimura When: Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: C2 Cost: $32 Member/$36 Non-Member/mo.

Instructor(s): Michiya Hanayagi When: Mondays 3:30pm - 6:45pm Where: C1 Cost: $35 Member/$45 Non-Member/mo.

Chorale May

Taiko

Be part of an all male chorus group and sing a wide variety of songs, mainly in Japanese and some English.

Develop rhythm, strength and agility through the Matsuri (festival) style of Japanese drumming.

Instructor(s): Ruriko Miura When: 1st/3rd Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Exhibit Hall Cost: $20 Member/$26 Non-Member/mo.

Kirakiraboshi Learn Japanese children’s songs and be introduced to the language, culture and folklore. Develop basic music skills and learn how to play rhythmic instruments. Instructor(s): Kaori Nakano When: Wednesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm Where: IMH Cost: $30 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo.

Minyo/Hauta/Shamisen Improve your voice, tone and projection while singing popular contemporary Japanese songs and learn how to play the Shamisen. Instructor(s): Hideko Nakajima When: 2nd/4th Sundays 9:00am - 2:00pm Where: C2 Cost: $25 Member/$35 Non-Member/mo.

Designed for seniors who want to build basic physical strength in a low-impact class. Students will use a chair to participate in exercises to increase flexibility, muscle coordination and strength. the class ends with a handson massage to relieve any lingering stress. Instructor(s): Kaeko Inori When: Mondays 12:30pm - 1:30pm Where: Gym Cost: $4 Member/$5 Non-Member/Drop-In

Yoga Prima To tone up your body, heal an injury, lose weight, be more flexible or just chill out; whatever your purpose is to start yoga, once you start and continue practicing, you’ll feel more energized as your body condition improves and your mind becomes clearer. Instructor(s): Ai Tanaka When: Saturdays 10:30am - 12:00pm Where: C1 Cost: $28 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo. $80 Member/$120 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) $9 Member/$12 Non-Member/Drop-In

Zumba (Beginner) Beginner Zumba is a low impact fitness class that utilizes up-tempo Latin music to create a fun and exciting workout.

Zumba Fitness

Instructor(s): Noriko Rovner When: Sundays 10:30am - 11:30am Where: IMH Cost: $32 Member/$44 Non-Member/mo. $90 Member/$120 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) $10 Member/$14 Non-Member/Drop-In

SOCIAL Bambi Meet with Japanese speaking parents and their children for a morning of play.

Music

Be part of a co-ed chorus group and sing a wide variety of songs, mainly in Japanese and some English.

Sr. Chair Aerobics

Zumba Fitness is a high energy workout that uses up-tempo Latin music to create an exciting workout. Please bring hand weights for the toning exercises!

Learn the Buyo style of Japanese classical dance from Hanayagi Sensei, who is an experienced international performer and has been teaching in the Bay Area for over 50 years.

Ensemble Shiki

Instructor(s): Craig Hamakawa When: Mondays/Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: IMH Cost: $32 Member/$48 Non-Member/mo. $6 Member/$9 Non-Member/Drop-In

Line Dancing

Odori

Instructor(s): Ruriko Miura When: 2nd/4th Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Exhibit Hall Cost: $20 Member/$26 Non-Member/mo.

Karate is an Okinawan martial art meaning “empty hand.” Develop selfdefense skills and strengthen yourself physically and mentally.

Instructor(s): Noriko Rovner When: Sundays 9:30am - 10:15am Where: IMH Cost: $27 Member/$32 Non-Member/mo. $70 Member/$90 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) $8 Member/$10 Non-Member/Drop-In

Instructor(s): Alan Kitashima When: Tuesdays and Fridays 1:15pm - 2:45pm Where: Gym Cost: $3 Member/$4 Non-Member

Watercolor

Karate

Instructor(s): Mary Leong When: 1st/3rd Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm; Saturdays 9:15am - 10:30am Where: C1/C2 (Th); IMH (Sat) Cost: $23 Member/$28 Non-Member/mo. (Th) $45 Member/$55 Non-Member/mo. (Sat) $60 Member/$75 Non-Member/mo. (Th AND Sat)

Learn dance steps to smooth R&B music and keep in shape while making new friends.

Instructor(s): Yurie Nakamura, Rochelle Lum When: 2nd Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm 2nd Saturdays 12:30pm - 4:30pm Where: C2 Cost: $10 Member/$15 Non-Member/mo. (+materials)

Instructor(s): Futaba Ofuka When: Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:30am Where: C2 Cost: $4 Member/$5 Non-Member/Drop-In

When: 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Gym Cost: FREE

Bridge Keep your mind sharp while playing bridge in a fun, social enviroment.

Instructor(s): Melody Takata When: Mon/Thur/Fri/Sat (3x a month) Where: Gym/IMH Cost: $55 Member/$65 Non-Member/month

Ukulele Learn how to play the ukulele! Emphasis of the class will be primarily on Hawaiian song traditions. Approach to playing the ukulele focuses on the basic chords and rhythmic strumming. Instructor(s): Don Sadler When: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Where: Exhibit Hall Cost: $60 Member/$80 Non-Member/mo. $21 Member/$25 Non-Member/Drop-In

Coordinator: Alice Moriguchi When: Fridays 12:30pm - 4:00pm Where: C1 Cost: $2 Member/$3 Non-Member/Drop-In

Hanafuda Learn Hanafuda, flower card, a traditional Japanese game dating back over 350 years, with varying styles similar to Gin Rummy. Coordinator: Bobby Hirano When: Wednesdays 12:30pm 4:00pm Where: C1 Cost: $2 Member/$3 Non-Member/Drop-In

Mah Jongg Engage in social activity and develop creative strategy skills by playing the infamous Chinese tile game. Instructor: Sunny Mitchell When: Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:30pm - 4:00pm Where: C1 Cost: $2 Member/$3 Non-Member/Drop-In

sports Community Volleyball Create a team for your non-profit/service/interest organization and sign up to come join us for a night filled with fun, food and volleyball! Each team must consist of either board/staff members and volunteers. Coordinator(s): Nancy Summersgill; Hutch Hsieh When: Tuesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm Where: Gym Cost: $35 Member/$45 Non-Member/Season

30 and Over Monday Night Basketball

40 and Over Wednesday Night Basketball

Over 30 years old and love to play basketball? Sign up now for JCCCNC’s Monday Night Basketball League. Participate in games that are competitive, but friendly!

Over 40 years old and love to play basketball? Get your friends and join the mature, wise and friendly Wednesday night league.

When: Email [email protected] for next season’s start date Where: Gym Cost: $80 Member (15 wks)/$100 Non-Member (up to 15 wks)

When: Email [email protected] for next season’s start date Where: Gym Cost: $60 Member/$85 Non-Member/10 wks