Now on its 54th year as a nonprofit, a new set of officers and directors will also be installed at the same evening to carry JCSM’s mission to perpetuate Japanese culture for future generations. The new officers and directors are the following:

• Kit Zulueta Furukawa, President

• Chris Sugidono, Vice President

• Deron Furukawa, Secretary

• Stacey Nikaido, Treasurer

• • Rep. Troy Hashimoto

  • Tiffany Iida

  • Brian Nagami

  • Elisa Suetake

  • Jennifer Sumida

  • Satoko Takahashi

Join us to celebrate the Nihon Bunka awardees at JCSM’s Annual New Year celebration banquet Shinnen Enkai on Saturday, January 28, 5:30 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel, which includes dinner and entertainment. Attendees may wear formal kimonos at this function.

Sponsorship packages, tables of 10 and general admission tickets are $75, and can be purchased at jcsmaui.org. Email jcsmhawaii@gmail.com for inquiries.