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September 2023 Calendar of Events

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Post date August 27, 2023
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Please Note:

Aid for Maui

Gusūyō, chū wuganabira.Our hearts are heavy as details surrounding the situation on Maui continue to emerge. This tragedy hits us hard, as Maui is one of the islands that Ukwanshin Kabudan has a strong connection to through their Okinawan cultural associations’ various activities. In case you are wanting to donate and unsure where to turn, here is a short […]

FRONTLINE OKINAWA – an Ukwanshin Kabudan Special Presentation

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Post date July 3, 2023
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FRONTLINE OKINAWA – an Ukwanshin Kabudan Special PresentationTuesday, July 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm (Hawaii time) We will have the privilege of visiting with Keiko Yonaha when she disembarks on our shores during an around-the-world voyage on the Peace Boat. Please join us in-person at Jikoen Hongwanji or Zoom online [https://bit.ly/3oxTPVT] for a stimulating conversation with Keiko Yonaha.

Calendar of Events: July 2023

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Post date July 2, 2023
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Gusuuyoo , Chuu wuganabira! July will be a very active month as you can see by the many events and activities listed below. Saturday, July 1 @ 3 pm IREI NO HI – an Umanchu Suruti Special https://bit.ly/3oxTPVT Monday, July 3 The July 1 Special replaces the regularly scheduled Umanchu Suruti session Tuesday, July 4 Regularly scheduled […]

Wednesday Sanshin classes: time changes

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Post date July 1, 2023
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Please note the time changes for Wednesday classes as shown below: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30pm Intermediate Fa-uta (bon dance songs) 7:45-8:15pm Beginners’ Foundations class 2nd Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30pm Jiutee (advanced) 4th Wednesdays: Please note we start at 6pm only on 4th Wednesdays. And these are all hybrid classes. 6:00-7:00pm Ufubushi (classical w/ Keith-shinshii) 7:15-8:30pm Jiutee (advanced)

A Very Special Umanchu Suruti: ‘IREI NO HI’

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Post date June 24, 2023
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A Very Special Umanchu Suruti: ‘IREI NO HI’ Saturday, July 1, 2023 – 3pm (Hawai`i time) Please find time to join us for a special presentation of Umanchu Suruti featuring our earnest and sincere young students. It will be these youth who will be our next generation of leaders. Let’s listen to hear what they have to […]

Monthly Shimakutuba Study Session – 6/12/23

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Post date June 11, 2023
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Brandon-shinshii invites you to join his Shimakutuba study session on Monday, June 12 via Zoom.

Ukwanshin Kabudan Fundraiser & ‘Chiburu’ book signing

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Post date June 11, 2023
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Here’s a special chance for you to meet the leaders of Ukwanshin Kabudan, Eric Wada, Norman Kaneshiro and Brandon Ing, this coming Saturday, June 17 from 2-3pm. They will be ‘live and in-person’ at Barnes & Noble in Ala Moana Shopping Center As contributors to the Chiburu anthology, they will be signing the book along […]