Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha
Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu
Januar y 2018

The beginning of every New Yearbrings with it the opportunity to make anew start. Part of the exhilaration thataccompanies every Shogatsu is theoptimism that starting over is possible
and the belief that new beginnings cancreate new and successful outcomes.

2018 is an eventful year with social and lifestyle changes. There will be a wide spread sentiment ofgenerosity, selflessness, inclusiveness and a shift towards responding or reacting to situations rather
than being active and aggressive. Integrity and honesty will lead to success in 2018.
RAT

issues with health and wealth. Distance yourself from toxic people that drain your energyOXa year of challenges and many unforeseen events. Beware of theft and risky investments

TIGER

expenses high, but a good year for new relationships, marriage and new opportunities

RABBIT

year of great opportunities in career and relationships. Enjoy the fruits of your labor

DRAGON

unexpected expenses. Changes in relationships, wealth and health. Exercise tolerance

SNAKE

restructure goals, change direction and reorganize your life to welcome new possibilities

HORSE

roller coater year. Beware of disputes that can lead to legal action or accidents

SHEEPa somewhat frustrating but healing year. Don't fight it - persevere and go with the flow

M ONKEY

stressful year. Beware of misunderstandings and physical injuries. Lots of travel

CHICKENdifficulty making the right choices. Faced with crisis and obstacles throughout the year

DOG

beware of issues in health, wealth, career and interactions with others. Stay positive

BOAR

keep a cool head and avoid any conflicting situations. Great year for new ventures

Those born in the year of the Dog, Dragon, Sheep and Chicken should carry a Dog year omamori orwear our 2018 T-shirt to alleviate some of the negative energies of the Earth Dog year. You can also
display the 12 Zodiac figurines, Shichifukujin figurines or Hamayumi in the EAST corner of your livingroom to pave the way for a safe and peaceful year of positive energies.

M AHALO f or you r don at ion s
Tom & Linda Agawa
Carl Anderson
Lois Arakaki
Yeiso & Violet ArakakiCharles & Amy CastroDorothy Ching
Bill & Keiko DoughtyRichard & Emily Ebina
Economy Plumbing
Darcy Endo-Omoto
Omar & Joyce FaufataMichael & Cheryl Flannery
Nolene Gega
Erik Hammerstrom

Sumako Hayakawa
Jo Ann Hino
Patrick & Betty Hironaga
Arashi & Pam Igarashi
Arthur K. Isa
Arthur & Becky Isa
Kumi Iseki
Robert & Jean Ishihara
Makoto Ishii
Japan Air Lines
Lorraine & Elsie Kadota
Dean & Carlyn Kagawa
Diane Kaneshige
Yoshiko Kawakami

M AHALO Volu n t eer s
Bryson Goda
Marilyn Naitoh
Shinken Naitoh
Diane Nishida
Jay Sakashita
Pauline Sakashita

Stirling Sakashita
Linda Shinsato
Gary Shinsato

Yukja Kondo
Kenneth & Janice Kunichika
James & Melba Kurashige
Ryan & Shari Kurashige
Milton & Kathy Kwock
Clara Matsuzaki
Kent Matsuzaki
McNeff Ohana
Roy Morioka
Shinken & Marilyn Naitoh
Craig & Diane Nishida
Chikayoshi Nishihara
Alton & Yuri Nishiyama
Doris Okawa
Earl Okawa
Lois Okawa
Pacific Hi-Tak

Akiko Sanai
Masayoshi & Lorraine Sawai
Gary & Linda Shinsato
Teruto Soma
Alice Sugimoto
Sugimoto Ohana
Takenoko Sushi Hilo
Nelson & Gail Tamashiro
Sharon Tanigawa
Sharon Toma
Joy Tomita
Koji & Yumiko Tomita
Claire Tong
Shizuai Tsu
Katoyo Usuba
Wasabi Bistro
Calvin & Masue Yamada

The shrine participated in theannual JCCH Ohana New Years
Festival on Sunday, January 14 at
the Japanese Cultural Center ofHawaii.
The festival is a great way for thecommunity to experience many
facets of the Japanese culture.

M AHALO Volu n t eer s
Pr e-Hat su m ode
12/ 26 - 30

Hat su m ode
12/ 31 - 1/ 1

Kathy Hamada Kwock
Stacie Hata
Elaine Komatsu
Craig NishidaDiane NishidaDiane Ogasawara
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato
Sharon Toma

Ally Carlyle
Nate CheeRicky Crum
Keiko Doughty
Lani FelicitasJeff Fujioka
Bryson Goda
Sherrie Kalua
Victoria Hallet
Kathy Hamada Kwock
Bob Harada
Arashi Igarashi
Emi Igarashi
Kai Igarashi
Pam Igarashi
Arthur Isa
Arthur Isa, Jr
Becky Sun Isa
Sherrie Kalua
Kobe Women's University
Kell Komatsubara
Kenneth Kunichika
Milton Kwock
Robert Larm
Mike Lee
Calvin Mai
Ruthe Matsumoto
Marilyn Naitoh
Shinken Naitoh
Craig Nishida

Hat su m ode Pr ep
12/ 29Jeff Fujioka
Bob Harada
Kai Igarashi
Arthur Isa
Arthur Isa, Jr.
Sherrie Kalua
Kell Komatsubara
Calvin Mai
Craig NishidaDiane Nishida
Rory Onishi
Rudy Santiago
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato
Danny Song
Alvin YoshidaDiane NishidaDiane Ogasawara
Carole Omura
Rory Onishi
Stuart Pang
Jay Sakashita
Pauline Sakashita
Skye Sakashita
Stirling Sakashita
Justin Santiago
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato
Danny Song
Donny Sun
Yuko Takahashi
Gail Tamashiro
Nelson Tamashiro
Sharon Toma
Val Tsutsumi
Eileen Uchima

Hat su m ode
1/ 2Nate Chee

Gayle Fujihara
Jeff Fujioka
Arashi Igarashi
Kai Igarashi
Pam Igarashi
Arthur Isa
Arthur Isa, Jr
Becky Sun Isa
Elaine Komatsu
Kell Komatsubara
Mike Lee
Calvin Mai
Marilyn Naitoh
Shinken NaitohCraig NishidaDiane NishidaDiane Ogasawara
Rory Onishi
Gary Shinsato

Linda Shinsato
Danny Song
Naomi TeramotoPr ivat e Cer em on ies

New Year ?s Eve is atime of cleansing making way for
new beginnings.
It is a time to reflect
and express
gratitude for every
positive andnegativeexperiences thispast year.
To celebrate thenew year with avibrant spirit, full of
unlimited potential- call the shrine fora private
ceremony.

Sagich o - bu r n in g of t h e old om am or i
Sagicho - burning of the oldomamori was held on January 21
from 1 pm.
Vinyl covers, metal and plastic
decorations were painstakingly
removed by many volunteers tominimize toxic fumes.
Mahalo Nui to Kell Kom at su bar afor donating a metal plate to place
under the drum cans to protect theasphalt.

M AHALO
Chad Enoki
Kei Enoki
Bryson Goda
Bob Harada
Arthur K. Isa
Galen Komatsu
Kell Komatsubara
Marilyn Naitoh

Shinken Naitoh
Craig NishidaDiane Nishida
Dee Shimamoto
Staci Shimamoto
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato
Naomi TeramotoSh r in e Visit or s

CALENDAR

The shrine welcomed Dr. Erik Hammerstromand his students from Pacific Lutheran University
in Tacoma on January 17. This is Dr.
Hammerstrom's third visit to the shrine.

FEBRUARY12

1 pm
Kan r ek i Gr ou p Blessin gs
2 pm
Yak u dosh i Gr ou p Blessin gs
3 pm
Tsu k in am isai M on t h ly Ser vice

M ARCH
3Fukuoka Prefectural
Assembly member, Hiroki
Abe visited the shrine onJanuary 15.
Rev. Abe is in Hawaii aspart of the Fukuoka
Delegation attending theopening ceremony of the2018 Hawaii Legislative
session.
Rev Abe is also Chiefpriest of the Tsuyuzaki
Kotohira Jinja in Fukuoka.

1 pm
Sake Appr eciat ion Fest ival Pr ep

43 pm
Sake Appr eciat ion Fest ival

10 & 11 10 am ~ 4 pm
Hon olu lu Fest ival

APRIL
14

1 pm
Fest ival pr ep

153 pmSpr in g Th an k sgivin g Fest ival

A young male illegally entered the shrine on Saturday,
January 20 at approximately 6:51 am.
The Olomea gate was locked but the shrine was open as Rev
Takizawa was downstairs in the meeting room preparing toopen the premises. He heard a sound upstairs and dashedup the stairs from the back door. The male escaped from theDazaifu side of the shrine and climbed over the Olomea fence.
Rev. Takizawa ran after him and was able to grab his slippers
as he scaled the fence. A police report was filed.
Young male in his teens - 5'5",
115 lbs, dark with black hair, black
and white camo cap, blue hoodie.

On Friday, January 19, a white van plowed into
a compact in front of him, on Olomea Street.
Drivers heading back home found themselvesin a backup on Olomea for about an hour.