People at UTS VI

Uchinanchu Talk Story VI “U.S. Military Bases in Okinawa — Three Years Later” was held on 24 July 2016 at the East-West Center.  It was sponsored by World Uchinanchu Business – Hawaii chapter, the East-West Center, and the Okinawan student group Akisamiyo-!  Leading authorities from various sides presented their views on the U.S. military presence in Okinawa and  members of the local Uchinanchu community discussed among themselves the issue of U.S. bases in Okinawa.

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Welcome to UTS VI   Left to right: Anna Tanaka, Naomi Tome, and Jan Kobashigawa.

 

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WUB Hawaii president, John Toguchi, giving the welcome message. Panelist Yukie Yoshikawa to the left.

 

MC Steve Sombrero

MC Steve Kishaba Sombrero

 

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East-Center President Charles Morrison presented with a memorial paddle by WUB president, John Toguchi. WUB Hawaii advisors, Bob Nakasone and John Tasato, looking on.

 

Consul General Yasushi Misawa, Japan, with WUB Hawaii Treasurer, Charlene Oshiro

Consul General Yasushi Misawa, Japan, with WUB Hawaii Treasurer, Charlene Oshiro

 

Moderator Dan Boylan and Karen, East-West Center's Director of External Affairs

Moderator Dan Boylan and Karen, East-West Center’s Director of External Affairs

 

MC Steve Sombrero talking with Mike McCartney, chief of staff for Hawaii Governor David Ige

MC Steve Sombrero talking with Mike McCartney, chief of staff for Hawaii Governor David Ige

 

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Prof. Dan Boylan, Moderator

 

Gregg Takara, Time Keeper. "Three minutes left!"

Gregg Takara, Time Keeper. “Three minutes left!”

 

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Prof. Dan Boylan with Akisamiyo-! member, Akino Oshiro

 

Video - Albert Katsuyama

Video – Albert Katsuyama

 

Out from behind the camera, Jikai Yamazato with Janice Shiira

Out from behind the camera, Jikai Yamazato with Janice Shiira