RISE
Responsibility, Integrity, Strength, & Empowerment
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) cordially invites you to honor organizations and individuals who exemplified kachikan values of Responsibility, Integrity, Strength, and Empowerment at our inaugural RISE event on September 22, 2021. The outstanding honorees embraced their kuleana and continue to lead our community and State of Hawai‘i through immense change.
Our Honorees
RISE will feature in-home dining delivery, coupled with an online virtual program.
Thank you for supporting the JCCH and for being an important part of celebrating the achievements of these inspiring organizations and individuals who have given so much to our community through their service and leadership.
Mahalo to Our Sponsors
RESPONSIBILITY
INTEGRITY
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STRENGTH
| Bank of Hawaii | KTA Superstores | Kyo-ya |
| Enterprise Holdings | HEI | upspring |
| Remedy Intelligent Staffing | Donna & Nolan Kawano | Hawaiian Electric |
| HouseMart & Ben Franklin Crafts | Y. Hata & Company Ltd. | Finance Factors, Ltd. |
EMPOWERMENT
| HEI | Wells Fargo Advisors | Ann Teranishi | iQ360 |
| William & Reyna Kaneko | Osaki Creative Group | Robbie & Cindy Alm | Ota & Hara, A Limited Liability Law Company |
| a.link LLC | Nisei Maintenance | Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hasert | Carole Hayashino & Kyle Tatsumoto |
| PBR Hawaii & Associates | Tenrikyo Mission of Hawaii | J. Morey Company, Inc. | Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii |
| Robert & Ashley Kurisu | KAI Hawaii | Jennifer A. Oyer | Alexander & Baldwin |
Special mahalo to our event partners:
| Choco Leʻa | Creative Juice | Pili Group | Elite Parking |
| Chef Paul Matsumoto | MW Restaurant | Chai's | Copy Hut |
| Ashley Nagaoka | Taiko Center of the Pacific | Herb Ohta Jr. |
Menu
| Chef Paul Matsumoto | MW Restaurant | Chef Chai's |
| Tamagoyaki “Crostini” Mentaiko Aioli, Ao Nori | Crab Cake, Heart of Palm Relish, Wasabi Koji | Naked Shrimp Salad with Lemongrass Garlic Vinaigrette Ho Farms Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Cilantro and Mint Leaves |
| Salmon “Ochazuke” Pan Roasted Salmon, Rice Cream, Pickled Vegetables, Bubu Arare, Ikura, Green Tea Gelee | Miso Shortrib Stew, Vegetable Medley, Rice | Braised Beef Shank with Panang Curry Sauce Green Peas, Bell Pepper and Kaffir Lime served with Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice |
| Pan Roasted Rib Steak Charred Red Onions, Ho Farm Tomatoes, Cilantro, Sumida Farms Watercress | Dessert Duet (TBD) being done by Kahiau | Custom Truffle Set from Choco Leʻa |
| Macha Crunch Bar & Custom Truffle Set from Choco Leʻa | Custom Truffle Set from Choco Leʻa |