Current Projects
Kobe-Honolulu
Women Support Fund
As of June 2024, the value of the fund stands at $55,680, with an estimated distribution of $2,312 for fiscal year 2025. The fund continues to grow thanks to ongoing fundraising efforts, including our participation in the Honolulu Marathon Expo, where we actively promote and collect donations to sustain and expand this endowment. This annual commitment ensures that we can continue supporting vital medical research and the well-being of women and children in Hawai‘i, contributing to the long-term health and prosperity of the community.
The Japanese Ethos:
A Study of National Character
After World War II, Yasuoka founded the Shiyu Society to educate the public on cultivating moral character. He also mentored influential figures, including Kazuo Inamori and several Japanese Prime Ministers, imparting the “Great Leader’s Way” to develop strong, ethical leadership.
At his funeral in 1984, Emperor Hirohito expressed his condolences, and every living Japanese Prime Minister attended, a testament to Yasuoka’s immense influence. Though written over a century ago, The Japanese Ethos remains remarkably relevant, encouraging reflection on the true meaning of being Japanese. Today, it is housed in prestigious libraries, including Ivy League institutions, continuing to inspire scholars and leaders worldwide.
Building Hawaii’s First Japanese Traditional Archery Facility for Public Use
Inspired by the upcoming Hawaii visit of Master Kiyomoto Ogasawara, the 32nd generation of his family to serve as martial arts instructors, we are developing a kyudo practice facility (kyudojo) that will be open to anyone seeking to practice this moral,spiritual, and physical martial discipline.
Kyudo is not merely a physical discipline but a path of personal growth; emphasizing mindfulness, self-discipline, and the cultivation of inner peace. By establishing this kyudojo, we offer the community an opportunity to engage in the practice of Kyudo, which brings together mind, body, and spirit in the pursuit of precision, harmony, and character development. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this dojo will provide a supportive environment for learning and personal transformation, fostering a deeper connection to this noble tradition.
