Board Chairman Frank S.N. Shimizu Delivers Welcome Remarks at Guam Nikkei Association’s Panel on A Borrowed Land

Guam Nikkei Association Board Chairman Frank S.N. Shimizu delivered the welcome remarks during the Guam Nikkei Association's panel discussion on A Borrowed Land, a groundbreaking publication by Peter R. Onedera that documents the experiences of Japanese Issei and Nisei in Guam during World War II. Held on March 29, 2025 at the Central Community Arts Center in Sinajana, the event was a collaboration with NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation as part of its coverage of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.

GNA Hosts Panel on A Borrowed Land - March 29, 2025

Guam Nikkei Association Hosts Panel on A Borrowed Land

The Guam Nikkei Association successfully hosted a panel discussion on A Borrowed Land, a groundbreaking publication by Peter R. Onedera that documents the experiences of Japanese Issei and Nissei in Guam during World War II. Held on March 29, 2025, at the Central Community Arts Center in Sinajana, the event was a collaboration with NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation as part of their coverage of the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end.

Moderated by Guam Nikkei Association President David Okada and facilitated by the author, the panel featured prominent community members.  Guam Nikkei Association Board Chairman Frank S.N. Shimizu delivered the welcome remarks, and Deputy Consul General Yoshiko Kobayashi attended as an observer.

NHK conducted interviews with Onedera and members of the Japanese/CHamoru community to document their stories, culminating in a five-minute segment to be aired on NHK’s English and Japanese language channels in commemoration of this historic milestone.

Guam Nikkei Association Presents $1,000 Sponsorship to Japan Club of Guam for Festival

Check presentation to Japan Club of Guam for the festival - $1,000 GNA sponsorship support.

Ambros Tour with Japan CG & DCG: Exploring GNA Legacy and Regional Impact

Great tour of Ambros with the Japan CG. DCG, and Joe Tenorio.

GNA Chairman Frank did a wonderful overview of GNA and family history. Frank Jr. did a great overview of Ambros and satellite locations in the region.

GNA 2025 Board Officers' Dinner with Consul General Ueda and DCG Kobayashi-san

GNA 2025 Board Officers' dinner meeting with Consul General Ueda-san, his wife Riska, and DCG Kobayashi-san.

January 2025 GNA Meeting Snapshot

GNA Monthly Meeting - January 9, 2025

GNA Officers meet with new Consulate-General of Japan - Nov. 25

GNA Officers meet with UEDA Susumu, new Consulate-General of Japan on November 25, 2024.