WUB Hawaii is one of the many chapters that make up WUB Network. Every year the Board of Directors meet to make decisions about the running of WUB. In addition to holding business meetings, WUB Network also use the time to do business tours, recognize the accomplishments of WUB members, and have fun!
The Hawaii delegation consisted of Bob Nakasone, Steve Miyashiro, Gregg Takara, and Yumi Inamine.
Below are some pictures taken by WUB Network board member, Flavio Minei, of their August 4-6 meeting in São Paolo, Brazil. Obrigado Flávio! It may come as a surprise to some that the Uchinanchu community in Brazil is larger than the one in Hawaii. Where Hawaii’s Uchinanchu population is 50,000, Brazil’s Uchinanchu population is 187,000. The Brazil Uchinanchu community is definitely much livlier and energetic. It has been said that the future of the Uchinanchu diaspora can be seen in Brazil.
Group shot of WUB Network Conference in São Paolo, Brazil – August 4-6, 2023 – Location: CofemaAnother shot of the banner for the 2023 WUB Network Regional Conference APLP (Asia-Pacific Leadership Program alumnis)WUB Board Meeting in São Paolo, Brazil – 4-6 August 2023WUB Network President Tony Sakuda and WUB Network Secretary Mariko Kuniyoshi São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Hawaii’s Gregg Takara and Steve Miyashiro at WUB Network Meeting São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Gregg Takara and Steve Miyashiro hard at work São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Bob Nakasone speaking at WUB Network Meeting São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Hawaii’s Yumi Inamine dancing the hula at WUB Network conference São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Meio University President Masanori Sunagawa and WUB Network President Tony Sakuda signing MOU (memorandum of understanding) of partnership and collaboration. São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023MOU Signed! São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Tony Sakuda thanking Hawaii’s Bob Nakasone for his inspiration and support for the MOU. São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023New WUB Logo being introduced São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Notice how easy it is to spot the new WUB logo?WUB Hawaii President Steve Miyashiro being honored. São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Business Tour – an integral part of WUB Network conferences São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023WUB Business tours – A lot of walking, a lot to see, and a lot to learn! São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023WUB Network President Tony Sakuda presenting certificate of appreciation. Koa wood plate made in Hawaii and delivered by Gregg Takara. São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023.WUB Network President Tony Sakuda presenting certificate of appreciation. Koa wood plate made in Hawaii and delivered by Gregg Takara. São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023.WUB Business: Having fun! – São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Traditional churrascarias serve beef sliced straight from the skewer. São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023Karii! Opening Ceremony for Okinawan Festival in Brazil São Paolo, Brazil – August 2023
