Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha
Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu
The Japanese wedding is asolemn and simple affair
seeped in symbolism.
The priest presides over thewedding, starting with a seriesof purification rituals.
The highlight of the ceremony issan san kudo or the sharing ofsake in which the taking of vows

is solemnized.

YEAREND 2021

San san kudo began in the early
1600s and is one of the oldest
ceremonial traditions in Japan.

The bride and groom take turns
sipping three times from eachcup, strengthening the bonds ofmarriage with each cup..

San san kudo is literallytranslated as "three-threenine-times." Specific cups inthree sizes are used in thedrinking of sake.

Heartfelt Congratulations toBoard member Bryson andReiko Goda for completing thislovely milestone of conjugal
bliss!!!

James & Melba Kurashige

Craig & Diane Nishida

Yasuhiro & Hiromi Maeda

Akiko Sanai

Bill & Keiko Doughty

Steve Miwa

Gary & Linda Shinsato

Economy Plumbing

Emma Miyaki

Robert Stallings

Bryson & Reiko Goda

Caroline Miyata

Shizuai Tsu

Gloria Hasegawa

Roy Morioka

Blake & Jenny Uramoto

Rodney & Sharon Isa

Shinken & Marilyn NaitohJinnie Watson

Leo & Lyann Kauhini

Ken & Janel Nakama

Steven & Nobue Yoshida

Lori Kodama

Joyce Nakaoka

RICESAKE

Arashi & Pam Igarashi

Lois Arakaki

Takenoko Sushi Hilo

Bryson & Reiko Goda
Arthur K. Isa

Mahalo Nui Loa for your mostgenerous donations to the shrine.

Shinken & Marilyn NaitohYour donations will help fund:Gary & Linda Shinsato- Preservation of the shrine and its
aging infrastructure2022 is the year of theWater Tiger.
Most Tiger omamori
will be available from
12/26 during our earlyOmamori Selectiondays.
Get a Tiger omamori if
you were born in theyears of the Tiger,
Snake and Monkey as
it's going to be a rather
challenging 2022.

- Annual scholarships awarded
during our Spring Thanksgiving
Festival in April- Shichigosan Children's Festival inFall
You are allowed to deduct contributions to nonprofits only if you
itemize on Schedule A of Form 1040.
Volunteers are able to deduct gas
and oil related to the use of the carin giving services to the shrine.
The shrine is a qualified Non- profit
church. For more info: www.irs.gov(Charities/ Nonprofits)

M AHALO NUIDONATIONSGOKITO - Private Blessings
A family blessing and belated
Shichigosan were performed on
12/17 and 12/18.
For these families, an annual
family blessing has now become
their new tradition, steering theirfamily culture in a direction thataligns with their family values.
The holiday season is a time toslow the pace, appreciate the loveof family and friends, and express
our gratitude for every blessing
bestowed upon us.

Gok it o Pr ivat e Blessin gs f or 2021 w ill en d on 12/ 25. We w ill be t ak in g ash or t h iat u s f r om 12/ 26 ~ 1/ 3. Please con t act u s at
k ot oh ir a@h aw aiian t el.n et t o sch edu le a Pr ivat e Blessin g f r om 1/ 4/ 2022.
Seijin Shikji is a way of
welcoming young
adults turning 20years old into society.

Nara period (710 794) where boys
celebrated adulthoodat 15 years old, in a
ceremony originatingin China.

This symbolic age oftransitioning fromchildhood toadulthood marks thepoint at which thejourney to the next
chapter of their lives
begin.

In modern day Japan,Seijin Shiki means one
can legally drink
alcohol, smoke
cigarettes andgamble.

Seijin Shiki or Comingof Age ceremony canbe traced back to theA Seijin Shiki blessing
was performed onDecember 19.

Memorial Service
A Memorial service was held for a shrine friend
on December 22 at home.
It was a simple, meaningful and beautiful
tribute to a mother and grandmother who was
the epitome of selfless love, comfort andsacrifice for her husband, children andgrandchildren.
Grace, may your children and grandchildren
keep your memories close to them and let itempower them to live the best life possible.

Don't forget tobring your oldomamdori,ofuda, umade,hamaya, etc withyou when you
visit the shrine.

A Shichigosan Blessing was performed
for a handsome 7 year old in a dapper
suit on December 24.

A Car Blessing was performed
for a shrine friend on
December 25

We do notacceptkadomatsu,
saiwaigami
papers, mochi,
dolls, new years
decorations, ihai
memorialtablets.
MAHALO

Visit www.jinja.us for Hatsumode 2022 updates

SAISAKI-M ODE

12/26 - 12/31

8:30 am - 4:00 pmSaisaki-mode, literally means "praying for happiness early" and offers an opportunity
prior to January 1 to express our gratitude and to pray for a new 2022 full of hope,
health and abundance.
Saisaki-mode is offered "Japan-style" where you pray on your own. For those who
prefer not to come together en masse for Hatsumode - visit the shrine for Saisaki-mode
for a safe alternative.

Om am or i Ear ly Select ion

HATSUM ODE 2022

12/26 - 12/30 8:30 am - 3 pm

Jan u ar y 1 Sat 12 am - 2 am / 8 am - 4 pm

Om am or i M ail Or der sParking 12/31 & 1/1 at Damien Memorial
School (1401 Houghtailing Street)Free shuttle Midnight - 2 am

12/20 - 12/26 kotohira@hawaiiantel.net
No m ail or der s w ill be t ak en 12/ 27 - 1/ 17

8 am - 4 pm

Om am or i Pick u ps
12/26 - 12/29 Last day to Email yourOmamori order for pickup is 12/27

Jan u ar y 2 Su n 8:30 am - 4 pm
Om am or i available 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

We hope you will be able to see these safety
protocols as an opportunity to carry on
Japanese traditions in a new and safe way.

No Toshikoshi Soba

Embrace the spirit of the Japanese New Year at
Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha - Hawaii Dazaifu
Tenmangu.

No Omiki (sake)

No Ozoni Soup
No Shishimai Lion Dance

BYOBags
Updates at w w w.jin ja.u s

DECEM BER

The Sleeping Tiger

26 - 30 8:30 am - 3 pm
Omamori early Selection

A sleeping tiger symbolizes a hidden force inyour life, a fearlessness and quiet reassurance
of inner power - urging you to remember yourmagnitude and to gather your strength forthat day when the sleeping tiger within you
awakens.
That strength and courage will surface when
its your time to prove you are special.

He'e Nalu
Omamori?? ????
for surfers andthose intomarine sports

CALENDAR

8:30 - 4 pm
Saisaki-Mode Early HatsumodePersonal Worship30

4:30 pm (INTERNAL)
Clean up and Preparations31

8:30 am - 11:59 pm
Saisaki-Mode Personal Worship
Omamori available all day
11:30 pm (INTERNAL)
Toshikoshi no O-harai

JANUARY 2022
1

M idn igh t - 2 am 8 am - 4 pm
Hatsumode Personal Worship(OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)(Closed 2 am ~ 8 am)

28:30 am - 4:00 pm
Hatsumode Personal Worship(Om am or i available f r om
8:30 am - 2:30 pm )2:30 pm (INTERNAL)
Cleanup & restore hall

3 - 31 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Hatsumode Personal Worship