Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha - Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu
Happy New Year!!!
The dawn of a new year over flows with hope that
invites us to reflect and to recreate ourselves anew.
This year, may we all find a connection to spirit that canguide and nuture us in our growth as a nation and asindividuals.
Open your mind to new possibilities, discover the divine
within yourself and empower yourself to achieving yourgoals and purpose in life

January 2022

MAHALO for your generous Donations
Thomas & Linda Agawa
Bruce Allardice
Lois Arakaki
Dorothy Ching
Kay CochranBill & Keiko Doughty
Economy Plumbing
Akina Emery
Clark & Gayle Fujihara
Linda Funai
Bryson & Reiko Goda
Patricia Hamamoto
Gloria Hasegawa
Phillip Higa
Mimi Horiuchi
Arashi & Pam Igarashi
Art Isa
Arthur & Becky Isa
Rodney & Sharon Isa
Japan Airlines

David & Masako Jimenez
Dean & Carlyn Kagawa
Elaine Komatsu
James & Melba Kurashige
Milton & Kathy Kwock
Donna Lee
Mike T. Lee
Carol Matsunaga
Carol Matsuwaki
Clara Matsuzaki
Steve Miwa
Ronald & Caroline Miyata
Bryce & Chika Miyauchi
Cindy Mori
Roy Morioka
Shinken & Marilyn Naitoh
Craig & Diane Nishida
Clyde & Gayle Nishimoto
Mary Nishimoto
Robert Piemme

Akiko Sanai
Sea Creatures LLC
Gary & Linda Shinsato
Robert Stallings
Alice Sugimoto
Florence Sugimoto
Chester Sugimoto
Ryan Sumida
Eric & Satomi Takiguchi
Nelson & Gail Tamashiro
Sharon Tanigawa
Claire Tong
Shizuai Tsu
Sakan & Alice Uratsuka
Stan & Nadine Uratsuka
Katoyo Usuba
Douglas Yokooji
Jane YoshidaKari Yoshida

Don at ion s
Rice - Sak e - M och i - Fish
Lois Arakaki
Jeff Fujioka
Bryson & Reiko Goda
Miyoko Hanahara
Arashi & Pam Igarashi
Art IsaIslander Sake Brewery
Roy MoriokaShinken & Marilyn NaitohDennis Oshiro
Peggy Oshiro
Pacific Hi-Tak
Gary & Linda Shinsato
Alice Sugimoto
Florence Sugimoto
Takenoko Sushi, Hilo
Stan & Nadine Uratsuka
Yasuko Uyehara

HATSUMODE 2022
Here are some of the protocols
from Hatsumode 2021,
implemented again this year tokeep you safe.
- Encouraged Japan-style worshipwithout a priest assistant waving apaper wand over one's head, toprevent virus spread.
- Bell and ropes at the shrine wereremoved in February 2020 toprevent cross contamination.
- Hand washing basins weresealed in February 2020 and handsanitizers were encouraged in lieu
of hand washing at the Temizu
basin- We offered Saisaki-mode and
Early Selection of omamori whichbegan on December 26 for those
who preferred not to gather enmasse.

- We implemented social
distancing measures in all public
and volunteer-only areas withmarkers to communicate social
distancing measures- Ozoni service was once again
canceled to minimize any
possibility of virus-borne illnesses- Hand sanitizers were placed
throughout the property- Temperatures were taken prior
to entering a capacity-controlledomamori area.
- Enhanced and frequent cleaning
with UV lights and hospital-grade
disinfectants.
- All omamoris were packaged andsanitized with UV lights
throughout the day.
- Floors of the omamori area were
swept and mopped every 30

minutes as were all high-touch
surfaces.
- Personal Protection equipment
was available for all volunteers
and visitors.
- Check out and omikuji booths
were placed in well ventilatedareas.
- Tap-and-go credit cards,ApplePay, GooglePay wereaccepted for contact-freetransactions. All terminals weredisinfected after each use.
For the second year, we hope ourcommitment for strengthening
safety and sanitizing measures toprevent the spread of viruses inwelcoming all of you haveprovided everyone with a safe,
sanitary and inviting environmentand your continued trust andloyalty.

Heartfelt MAHALO to our Volunteers
EARLY SELECTION
12/ 26 - 12/ 30
Renee Carlyle
Gayle Fujihara
Kathy Hamada-Kwock
Milton Kwock
Marilyn Naitoh
Diane Nishida
Lillian Okamura
Danielle Sato
Linda Shinsato

HATSUM ODE PREP
12/ 26 - 12/ 30
Art Isa
Gary Shinsato

HATSUM ODE SETUP
12/ 30Jeff Fujioka
Kai Igarashi
Mitsuru Igarashi
Pam Igarashi
Art Isa
Arthur Isa
Calvin Mai
Marilyn Naitoh
Shinken Naitoh

Rory Onishi
Stuart Pang
Danielle Sato
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato

Heartfelt MAHALO to our volunteers
HATSUM ODE
12/ 31 - 1/ 1
Nate Chee
Bill Doughty
Keiko Doughty
Gayle Fujihara
Jeff Fujioka
Bryson Goda
Reiko Goda

Stacie Hata
Kai Igarashi
Mitsuru Igarashi
Pam Igarashi
Brenna Imada
Art Isa
Becky Isa
Milton Kwock
Marilyn Naitoh

Shinken Naitoh
Joycelyn Ng
Craig NishidaDiane Nishida
Rory OnishiThomas Ouye
Stuart Pang
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato

Donny Sun
Jeffie Sun
Ross Takemoto
Naomi Teramoto
Richard Yoshinaga

Kathy Hamada-Kwock

HATSUM ODE
CLEANUP
1/ 2
Nate Chee
Jeff Fujioka
Bryson Goda
Reiko Goda
Kathy

Hamada-Kwock
Milton Kwock
Stacie Hata
Kai Igarashi

Pam Igarashi
Brenna Imada
Art Isa
Becky Isa
Marilyn Naitoh
Shinken Naitoh
Craig NishidaDiane Nishida
Rory Onishi
Stuart Pang
Gary Shinsato

Linda Shinsato
Naomi Teramoto

HATSUM ODE
1/ 3 - 1/ 5
Diane NishidaHeartfelt MAHALO to our Volunteers

GOKITO Private Blessings
A blessing for a new business was
performed at a hotel in Waikiki.
COVID-19 has placed a tremendous strain
on the US economy with more than
100,000 businesses permanently closing
their doors.
Despite the closures, the increase in new
businesses in the US has hit a 13-year highwhich is quite inspiring that braveentrepreneurs are taking risks to start aa business during such
unprecedented times.
As we enter yet another year of
the pandemic - - Kudos to themany small businesses that havescrambled to adapt and stay afloat.
You've stepped into a bold newworld ....Congratulations on yournew business and best wishes fornever-ending success!

CALENDARFEBRUARY
62 pm (INTERNAL)
Tsukinamisai & Setsubun

MARCH
62 pm (INTERNAL)
Sake Appreciation Festival

APRIL
24

2 pm (INTERNAL)
Spring Thanksgiving Festival
Scholarship Awards

MAY
12 pm (INTERNAL)
Tsukinamisai Monthly Service

Kanai Anzen Family Blessing

Visit our website at www.jinja.us

GOKITO Private Blessings

Yakudoshi years are said to holdmany physical and emotional
challenges - especially Dai Yaku(Major Yaku) which are 42 for menand 33 for women.
Crisis is an opportunity for growthand Yakudoshi is a time to lookwithin and acknowledge thechanges, take stock of your life andset new goals.
Refer to the website's Yakudoshi
page for more information.

House Blessings were performed
for a home in Mililani and a homein Kapahulu

Flight is a miraculous gift tohumanity.
Although airlines face a difficult
environment in this pandemic - JALcontinues to provide a prompt, safe
and secure travel experience for allpassengers.
JAL was established on August 1,
1951 as the first wholly Japanese
airlines and celebrated it 70thanniversary in 2021. A New Years
Blesing was performed on 1/5

Year of the Water Tiger
In 2022, the Water element dominates the energy of the year and symbolizes spontaneity, unforeseen changes,struggles, conflicts, extremes and surprising developments. Beware of kidney and sleep issues.
RAT - Avoid confrontations, lawsuits and majordecisions. Luck will change yearend, for the better.

Horse - Optimism and adventure awaits. Work andmoney flourish.

Ox - Many changes but the Ox will successfully deal
with any adversities.

Sheep - Interesting opportunities. No financial setbacks
or health issues.

Tiger - Challenging and unsettling year in interpersonal
relationships and health.

Monkey - Exhausting but stimulating year of many
challenges. Travel to disperse negative energies.

Rabbit - Frustrating year as Rabbits will not obtain therecognition they deserve.

Rooster - Year focused on renewal and transformationin all aspects of life.

Dragon - Good year with opportunities and lucky
breaks to recover lost funds from previous years.

Dog - Smooth year rich in surprises. Things go yourway with hard work.

Snake - Complex year which will prove to be a learning
experience. Be prepared for unforeseen expenses.

Boar - Unexpected expenses, romantic setbacks.
Overall, a rewarding year.

Those born in the years of the Tiger, Snake and Monkey should carry a Tiger year omamori or wear our 2022
Tiger T-shirt to alleviate some of the negative energies of the Water Tiger year. You can also display the 12
Zodiac figurines or Shichifukujin figurines in the East corner of your living room to pave the way for a safe andpeaceful year of positive opportunities.

View event photos at www.flickr.com/kotohira-dazaifu