GNA Announces Kendama Winners

Congratulations to the following Kendama contest winners who competed on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at GPO:

8-12 yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA (Guam Nikkei Association) Director; Justice Albalde, 3^rd Place Winner; Kali Albalde, 1^st Place Winner; Laila Smartt, 2^nd Place Winner.

Back row L to R: Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Ben Wada, GNA Member; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; and

Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office.

13-16 yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Elijah Reyes, 2^nd Place Winner; Jino Chuweiluk, 1^st Place Winner; and Adhara Balansay, 3^rd Place Winner.

Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director;

Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office; and Ben Wada, GNA Member.

17-25 yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Tristen Hocog, 2^nd Place Winner; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; Russell Cruz, 3^rd Place Winner; Doreen Pereda, GNA Member; George Pereda.

Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager, Aaron Johnson, 1^st Place Winner,  Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office and Ben Wada, GNA Member.

26+ yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Mark Contreras, 3^rd Place Winner; Darren Smartt, 1^st Place Winner; Justin Flores, 2^nd Place Winner; Doreen Pereda, GNA Member; and George Pereda.

Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office; and Ben Wada, GNA Member.

Sponsors:

Consulate General of Japan Office, Guam Nikkei Association, GPO, Pacific Islands Club, Twinkles, and United Airlines

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GUAM NIKKEIJIN EXHIBIT 2014 A SUCCESS!

The Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit held at GPO on February 22, 2014 was meaningful! GNA members and friends showcased their Japanese family tree, priceless photos, information, memorabilia, records, and oral history. Domo Arigato for joining us!  Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event!

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GNA Display Sign

Japan Consulate General Office

GNA President Monte Mesa Views Display

GNA Vice President David Okada with Treasurer Fred Nishihira

Flo Cornwell with Kikue from the Japan Consulate General Office

Noda Family Display

Okada Family Display

Shimizu Family Display

Kimura Family Display

Tajima/Tayama Family Display

Fujikawa Family

Fujikawa Family in Front of Display

DPR Japanese Historical Display by Tony Ramirez

Coconut Floating Light Ceremony Sample Display

Fujikawa Family in front of Display

Fujikawa Family Display

Fujikawa Family Display

GNA Webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, with son, Joaquin Naputi Abraham Rivera

GNA Vice President David Okada

Kimura-Cornwell Family

Okada Family Display

Last year's Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit Meaningful!

The Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit held January 26, 2013 at the Guam Premier Outlets was meaningful. GNA members displayed family geneology trees, pictures, and other artifacts to showcase their familial ties to Japan. The Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit II will be held February 22, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at GPO. We hope to see you there!

Pictured above L-R: Guam Nikkei Association 2013 President, Peter R. Onedera, and Board Vice-Chairman, Monte Noda Mesa, at the GPO Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit 2013.

GNA Award Ceremony

GNA Awards:  GNA awarded those who contributed to the organization on January 9, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Center. 

GNA January 2014 Meeting

GNA Meeting:  Members listen attentively as GNA President Monte Mesa (standing) discusses activities during the organization's first meeting of the year held January 9, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Center.