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 spiritthat can guide and nuture us in our growth as anation and as individuals.
Open your mind to new possibilities, discover thedivine within yourself and empower yourself toachieving your goals and purpose in life

January 2023

MAHALO for your generous Donations
Thomas & Linda AgawaJennifer Kikuchi

Lorraine Sawai

Don at ion sLois Arakaki

Noelle Kim

Gary & Linda Shinsato

Rice - Sak e - M och i - Fish

Dorothy Ching

Elaine Komatsu

Robert Stallings

Lois Arakaki

Bill & Keiko Doughty

James & Melba Kurashige

Alice Sugimoto

Jeff Fujioka

Clarance Kuroiwa

Florence Sugimoto

Miyoko Hanahara

Milton & Kathy Kwock

Akihiko Tajima

Hi-Tak, Inc.

Donna Lee

Jason & Mona Takara

Maru Sushi

Richard Takamoto

Carol Matsuwaki

Eric Takiguchi

Clara Matsuzaki

Nelson & Gail Tamashiro

Kent Matsuzaki

Sharon Tanigawa

Craig & Diane Nishida

Steve Miwa

Susan Tarumoto

Peggy Oshiro

Ronald & Caroline Miyata

Claire Tong

Pacific Hi-Tak

Irina Monk

Shizuai Tsu

Akiko Sanai

Roy Morioka

Brian & Dawn Yamanaka

Danielle Sato

Economy PlumbingBryson & Reiko Goda
Patricia Hamamoto
Kent Harada
Gloria Hasegawa
Candace Ho
Yoko Hutchison
Arashi & Pam Igarashi
Jean Imada
Iolani School
Art Isa
Arthur & Becky Isa

Shinken & Marilyn Naitoh

Rodney & Sharon Isa

Nisei Building MaintenanceRobert & Jean Ishihara

Craig & Diane Nishida

Lorraine Kadota

Clyde & Gayle Nishimoto

Dean & Carlyn Kagawa

Alvin Oyadomari

Yoshiko Kawakami

Akiko Sanai

Mitsuru & Pam Igarashi
Islander Sake Brewery
Maru Sushi
Mike Lee
Roy Morioka

Gary & Linda Shinsato
Alice Sugimoto
Florence Sugimoto
Takenoko Sushi
Izakaya Uosan
Madisen Yasui

Heartfelt MAHALO to our Volunteers
EARLY SELECTION
12/ 26 - 12/ 30
Renee Carlyle
Kathy Hamada-Kwock
Milton Kwock
Stacie Hata
Lorraine Kadota
Diane Nishida
Linda Shinsato
Sharon Toma
HATSUM ODE PREP
12/ 26 - 12/ 30
Art Isa
Milton Kwock
Gary Shinsato

HATSUM ODE SETUP
12/ 30Jeff Fujioka
Bryson Goda
Kai Igarashi
Brenna Imada
Art Isa
Arthur Isa
Calvin Mai
Marilyn NaitohShinken Naitoh
Craig NishidaDiane Nishida
Rory Onishi
Stuart Pang
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato

Heartfelt MAHALO to our volunteers
HATSUM ODE
12/ 31 - 1/ 1
Karmen Hang Arcio
Nate Chee
Keiko Doughty
Lizyl Failano
Elden Foronda
Jeff Fujioka
Bryson Goda
Kathy Hamada-Kwock

Stacie Hata
HATSUM ODE
CLEANUP
1/ 2
Nate Chee
Jeff Fujioka
Bryson Goda
Kai Igarashi
Mitsuru Igarashi
Pam Igarashi
Brenna Imada
Art Isa
Arthur Isa
Becky Isa
Lorraine Kadota
Mike Lee

Kai Igarashi
Mitsuru Igarashi
Pam Igarashi
Brenna Imada
Art Isa
Becky Isa
Grace Kim
Milton Kwock
Robert Larm
Calvin Mai
Danny Manzano
Anon Matsunami
Marilyn Naitoh
Craig NishidaDiane Nishida
Rory Onishi
Stuart Pang
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato
Robert Stallings
Naomi Teramoto
HATSUM ODE
1/ 3 - 1/ 5
Diane Nishida
Linda Shinsato

Marilyn Naitoh
Shinken Naitoh
Joycelyn Ng
Craig NishidaDiane Nishida
Rory Onishi
Stuart Pang
Gary Shinsato
Linda Shinsato
Robert Stallings
Donny Sun

Jeffie Sun
Yuko Takahashi
Ross Takemoto
Gail Tamashiro
Nelson Tamashiro
Naomi Teramoto
Eileen Uchima
Kia Werkmeister

Year of the Water Rabbit
In 2023, the Water element dominates the energy of the year and symbolizes spontaneity, critical changes,struggles, conflicts, upheavals, extremes and surprising developments. This year will also question our relationshipwith escape and sobriety, avoidance and accountability. Beware of kidney, bladder and sleep issues.
RAT - Avoid confrontations, lawsuits and majordecisions. Avoid distractions that are not related toyour goals. Implement better self care.

HORSE - Year to rid yourself of what didn't work for you
in 2022. Work and social activities flourish. Beware ofback stabbers - - keep ideas and plans to yourself.

OX - A calm year where things will flow with fewer
obstacles than 2022. Good financial luck, however nota year for speculation or games of chance.

SHEEP - Beware of your surroundings, look for ways
to reduce hazards and accidents. Focus on restoring
your health.

TIGER - Goals may be difficult to attain this year.
Optimize your finances and develop relationships.

MONKEY - Rather demanding year with challenges.
Avoid impulse spending as there will be financial
issues. Take measures to safeguard your wealth.

RABBIT - Many opportunities appear and much isaccomplished, however it's a frustrating year as you will
not obtain the recognition you deserve.

ROOSTER - Challenging year in all aspects of your life.
Stay low-keyed as its a year of miscommunications
and misunderstandings.

DRAGON - Take care of medical and dental issues or it
will plague you in 2024. Overall, a year of good fortune
and happy social interactions.

DOG - Excellent year for marriage, move to a newhome or having a child. Lots of growth and recognition.

SNAKE - A year that will present significant life
decisions. Avoid unnecessary spending and never get
involved in workplace drama.

BOAR - Beware of overspending as you'll be kept busy
with numerous activities. Possible problems withmusculoskeletal system and reduced mobility.

Those born in the years of the Tiger, Snake and Monkey should carry a Rabbit year omamori or wear our 2023
Rabbit T-shirt to alleviate some of the negative energies of the Water Rabbit 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.

HATSUMODE 2023

CALENDAR

Here are some of the protocols
from Hatsumode 2023,
implemented again this year tokeep you safe.

JANUARY- Encouraged Japan-style worshipwithout a priest assistant waving
a paper wand over one's head, toprevent virus spread.
- Bell and ropes at the shrine
were removed in February 2020to prevent cross contamination.
- We offered Saisaki-mode andEarly Selection of omamori whichbegan on December 26 for those
who preferred not to gather enmasse.
- Ozoni service was once again
canceled to minimize any
possibility of virus-borne illnesses- Hand sanitizers were placed
throughout the property- Enhanced and frequent cleaning
with UV lights and hospital-grade
disinfectants.

- All omamoris were packaged
and sanitized with UV lights
throughout the day.

22 12 pm Sagicho Prep
1 pm

- Floors of the omamori area wereswept and mopped frequently as
were all high-touch surfaces.
- 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 third 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.

Sagicho Ceremony

2 pm Tsukinamisai

FEBRUARY62 pm
Tsukinamisai & Setsubun

MARCH
62 pm
Sake Appreciation FestivalAPRIL
16 2 pm
Spring Thanksgiving Festival
Scholarship Awards

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

GOKITO Private Blessings

Our first Gokito Private Blessing for2023 was a Kanai Anzen Family
Blessing. May you be blessed in every
phase of your life!

Annual family blessings with theirservice dogs who assist their owners
to ensure that they can go on with
their activities without incidents.
The shrine was featured
in the January 9 editionof the Star Advertiser.
Visiting the shrine wasJaxen Buenafe and his
parents Joseph andShevie.
Mahalo Buenafe ohana
for observing andperpetuating thetraditions ofHatsumode!

Koki 70 year old Blessings are
conducted for a new focus in life - tosee the value, quality and meaningof our lives as we begin toexperience declining physical orcognitive capacity.
Koki originated from a Chinese
poem by the famous poet Tu Fu,
which expresses how rare it was tolive until the age of 70.
Red is the auspicious color for
Kanreki (60 years old).? For Koki,
gifts of purple - - traditional caps,
vests, articles of clothing, etc. aregiven in honor of this propitious
milestone.

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GOKITO Private BlessingsMAINTENANCE

Many Shinto shrines hold O-oharae orpurification rituals twice a year. Theserituals are said to have originate around701 CE
The Toshikoshi no O-oharae or yearend
purification rituals on New Year 's eve todisperse negative energies accumulated
over the second half of the year and topray for good health and to revitalize
one's energy in the coming 6 months.
The Nagoshi no O-oharae or summer
purification ritual is held in June bypassing through the Chinowa ring madeof leaves. Here at the shrine, wewelcome pets - dogs, cats, birds, etc. toour summer event to join us in walking
through the Ti leaf ring.
The yearend ritual was held on December
31 in the presence of Bryson Goda(President) , Diane Nishida (VP) and Linda
Shinsato (Secretary).
We'r e f in ally r evivin g t h e su m m er
Ch in ow a even t ! M ar k you r calen dar s:
Ch in ow a f or People & Pet s
Ju n e 4 9:30 am - 1 pm

Mike to the rescue - - 3times in the same week.
Exterior electricity was
down and a lock wasjammed. Mahalo Nui Loa