Intimate Strangers charts the experiences of Shin Issei lives: their existence in Japan prior to migration.

following in the footsteps of his father.Martial arts demonstration by Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate Kobudo Association.

Classical musicians and dancers opened the program.Honored guests took part in the kagami-biraki (sake barrel) ceremony.Kitty Sankey of Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California.

Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Los Angeles Shibu (koto) and Mitsufumi Ryu Taiko Hozonkai Gushi Atsushi Renjo (taiko).Medetai Bushi and Yuratiku Bushi performed by Majikina Honryu Aigen no Kai (buyo).

Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles Branch performed Tachi Utushi.

The 2024 chairpersons are:Building: Edward Kamiya and Harold KameyaComputer Class: Cindy Arakaki Wicker and Violet NishiharaCulture: Joseph Yoshimasu KamiyaFujinbu/Womens Association: Joan OshiroGeinobu/Performing Arts: Yoko KonoHistory: Yukikazu NagashimaKajimaya Seniors Club: Yoneko NakamuraKaraoke: Vicky and Mitsuo NishiuchiLibrary: Monica SolisMembership: Yuko YamauchiSeisonenbu/Youth Group: Yoshihiro Tome and Hiroshi YamauchiUchinaaguchi/Okinawan Language: Chogi HigaYoung Okinawans of Southern California: Michel ToguchiEntertainment included traditional Okinawan dances (above) and hula dances (below).Kauai Kookie and Diamond Bakery were all participants.

JATCO will donate 10% of sales to the Maui Strong Fund as well as offer donation boxes at the Aloha Market storefront.Through its attached agencies.

Economic Development and TourismDBEDT is Hawai‘is resource center for economic and statistical data.Waiākea and others are leading activations at the pop-up to generate awareness and connect with Japanese audiences.