岡山県
Welcome to
Okayama Kenjin-kai
Address: 98-1843 Apelekoka Street
Our History
By 1905 approximately 2,900 immigrants from Okayama Prefecture arrived in Hawaii. Current records indicate that 260 live in the state.
In 1927 Okayama Dokkyojin-kai (later changed to Okayama Kenjin-kai) was formed. Okayama Prefecture’s Miki Memorial Award for Contributions to International Goodwill was presented in 1989 to the association’s president George Sadaharu Ishida.
Mission
Maintain mutual friendships amongst our members by perpetuating our culture, fostering harmony, strengthening our ties and networking with other Japanese community groups and organizations.
Events
Annual Picnic (August)
Originally the picnic took place at Ala Moana Beach Park. Games like the potato sack race, three-legged race, tossing of water balloons (before it was raw eggs) and the supermarket game. Everyone from infants to our grandparents are given the opportunity to be winners. Everyone who participates gets a prize. One of the highlights is the free shaved ice and ono bentos! This special day is spent rekindling friendships and making great memories.
Meeting with Governor Ibaragi
When Governor Ibaragi and his staff are in Honolulu, our Kenjin-kai takes the opportunity to reconnect with the leaders of our ancestors’ homeland.
Ehime Maru Memorial Clean-up
The day started with a meaningful service which included a recap of what happened on that horrible day. We were told there are families who attend these services every year. The monument consists of nine rectangles. Each rectangle stands for an individual whose life was taken that day. This was followed by different Kenjin-kai members taking time to clean the area. I left that day, feeling very peaceful.
Information
Organization
Okayama Kenjin-kai
岡山県人会
Address
98-1843 Apelekoka Street
Phone
808-222-6260
bobbieyorita@gmail.com
Website
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Established
1927
Founder
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Members
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Presidents Message
Roberta Yorita
Long ago, our ancestors bravely traveled the vast ocean to a new land seeking a better life. Today, these two lands, Okayama and Hawaii are collaborating together to create a brighter future. Through networking, sharing of ideas, customs, beliefs, and dreams, we move forward together. Facing the many challenges that exists, we will rely on one another for guidance and support as we move forward. Our bond will create a brighter pathway for our future leaders of tomorrow.
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