Congratulations to the new GNA Officers for 2021!

We wish to congratulate the newly-elected Guam Nikkei Association Officers!  With hope that the COVID-19 pandemic situation will improve, we are confident that they will lead our organization to be the best that it can be!

INCOMING 2021 GNA OFFICERS:

President - Karl P. Sotto

Vice President - Jesse M. Fujikawa

Secretary - Florence K. Cornwell

Treasurer - Gloria Duenas Cruz

Thank you for your service, 2020 GNA Officers!

 

We would like to thank the following 2020 GNA Officers for their service this year:

President - Monica Okada Guzman

Vice President - Karl Sotto

Secretary - Carlos Shimizu & Florence Cornwell

Treasurer - Gloria Duenas Cruz

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you showed instrumental leadership, so that our focus would not waiver.  We are glad that you will continue to support GNA in all that you do!

GNA Familia Sends Cheers to All!

The GNA Familia closes its last meeting of the year with cheers to all with hope that next year will be a better one for all of us and pandemic-free!  We wish you a Merīkurisumasu (Merry Christmas) メリークリスマス!  Take care, and please stay safe!  We look forward to seeing all of you in 2021!

GNA Familia sends cheers to all!

GNA Familia wishes everyone Merīkurisumasu (Merry Christmas) メリークリスマス! 

ONLINE JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL: Consulate-General of Japan in Hagatna

Dear Friends,

You are cordially invited to the ‘ONLINE JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL’ hosted by the Consulate-General of Japan in Hagatna.

Sponsored by our office, this online event is completely FREE of charge. We will be showing 2 Japanese films each month starting December until February.

This month, we will be showing the following movies;

 

【Movies for December】

1. The 47 Rōnin in Debt

Trailer is available at http://freestone.jp/service/sales/3377

 

2. Marriage Hunting Beauty

Trailer is available at http://freestone.jp/service/sales/1004

 

【How to apply】

1. Send an email to: kohobunkacgjguam@ag.mofa.go.jp with your first and family name. Please put “Application for film festival in December” for your email subject.

2. We will reply to your email with a customized URL to access and watch the movies online.

 

*Application deadline is December 11, Friday at 12:00 (noon).

*Please be aware that there is a limited number of views available for each movie showing. Slots will be given on a first come, first served basis.

*You can stream the movies anytime between December 12 Saturday at 00:00 and December 25 Friday at 23:59. Once you click “Play”, you have 48 hours to watch the movie.

 

You are welcome to share this info with the members of your organization so that they can also apply.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

 

Best regards,

Consulate-General of Japan in Hagatna

Suite 604, ITC Building

590 South Marine Corps Drive

Tamuning, GUAM 96913

P:671-646-1290

F:671-646-1490

kohobunkacgjguam@ag.mofa.go.jp

メリークリスマス Merīkurisumasu!

メリークリスマス

Merīkurisumasu (Merry Christmas)!

GNA Meeting - Dec. 10

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

December 10, 2020

Time: 6:00 p.m.

As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly December meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Monica Guzman or Cathy Rivera Castro.

GNA Meeting - Nov. 12

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

November 12, 2020

Time: 6:00 p.m.

As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly November meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Monica Guzman or Cathy Rivera Castro.

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program accepts applications

The Japan Exchange and Teaching program is accepting applications for Guam residents to teach and live in Japan next year.

Check out this story on guampdn.com: https://www.guampdn.com/story/life/2020/10/26/japan-exchange-and-teaching-program-apply-teach-live-information/3739178001/

Japan Consulate Guam

Visit the Japan Consulate Guam on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JapanConsulateGuam

GNA Meeting - Oct. 8

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

October 8, 2020

Time: 6:00 p.m.

As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly October meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Monica Guzman or Cathy Rivera Castro.

GNA Application Renewal Form

Add Your Phone To The COVID Fight!

Check out this app Guam Covid Alert, which can help us contain COVID-19! 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guam-covid-alert/id1517725814

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pathcheck.guam.bt

GNA news we thought you'd like to know - 9/12/20

Hafa Adai GNA friends and family, Blessings to everyone doing their part to flatten the curve by staying and working from home, wearing a mask, (we have GNA reusable masks if you are interested) social distancing, and washing your hands for 20 seconds or more. We are #inthistogether. By the way, did you hear about the Guam COVID Alert app that you can download on your mobile phone? It's a COVID19 notification app .We are one of the first in our region to activate such an app. The more people on it, the better we can reduce the spread and flatten the curve. For your safety as well as your family's, please download the app. This is another way we can do our part to keep our island healthy. Check it out here for Iphone users or here for android users. The app does not record your personal details. For more information on the Guam COVID Alert app visit www.guamcovidalert.guam.gov. To download the app, you can click here for Iphone users, and here for Android users. During last night's meeting, we talked about the upcoming U.S. Japan Council's Bilateral Boardroom event set for September 16 and 17, 2020 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am ChST. This free virtual conference is the first of its kind and will touch upon many important topics concerning all of us today. You'll need to register for access so you may want to click here now for the details. Find out more about the event and others things the USJC is doing and join the discussion and  "inafa maolek" in your special way. These are just a few things we thought you'd like to know about and a little about what the GNA has been doing to move forward despite the global challenges we all face. Have questions about any of the information above? Let us know. We're also on FACEBOOK.  So like our page! Or contact any one of our board members. We're glad to help. Did we mention that we have GNA reusable facemasks? Stay safe, stay strong, stay healthy, 2020 Guam Nikkei Association Officers

#GUAMNIKKEI ASSOCIATION #GUAMCOVIDALERT #WEAREINTHISTOGETHER #GIVEUSAMOMENT

Glimpse of 2019 Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony

A glimpse of the 2019 Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony 

We Remember - A Look At Past Proa Floating Lantern Ceremonies

Although we’re unable to gather together for our Annual Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will always remember our loved ones who have passed away.  Below are videos of past lantern ceremonies.  God bless, and please stay safe!  Arigato!

Honoring our Issei and Nessei - The Shintaro Family

2019 Lantern Floating Ceremony clip of the Shintaro Family

5th Annual Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony

5th Annual Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony 

 

GNA Meeting - Sept. 10

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

September 10, 2020

Time: 6:00 p.m.

As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly September meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by President Monica Guzman.

GNA Application Renewal Form

GNA President Guzman Meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

GNA President Monica Okada Guzman met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on March 5, 2018.

Looking back at the 2019 Lantern Floating Ceremony Snapshots

Here's a look at snapshots from last year's 5th Annual Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony held September 7, 2019 at the Governor Joseph Flores Beach Park (Ypao).  This year's ceremony has been canceled, due to COVID-19.  We will always remember our loved ones who have passed away.  God bless, and please stay safe!

6th Annual Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony Canceled Due to COVID-19

Hafa Adai GNA family,

With the recent developments concerning COVID19, we hope this message finds you safe. Our island has seen an increased number of positive cases and 2 deaths to this deadly disease. Our Governor has called for stricter guidelines through Executive Order 2020-28 in efforts to contain community spread while ensuring our medical facilities have the capacity to meet our healthcare demands.

The 6^th Annual Proa Floating Lantern Ceremony was scheduled to be on Saturday, September 12. Our theme was to focus on the loss our island has experienced due to COVID-19, however considering the uptick in cases, we must prioritize the health and safety of our community and cancel our event. 

We will continue to pray for those we have lost and to their families who are grieving and send blessings to those who are afflicted and pray for their recovery. 

Stay safe, wear your mask and please stay home.

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’, Domo Arigato Gozaimasu, Thank You and God Bless,

Guam Nikkei Association

GNA Meeting - Aug.13

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

August 13, 2020

Time: 6:00 p.m.

As our community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and in our efforts to keep our members safe, the Guam Nikkei Association monthly August meeting will be held via Zoom. Refer to the Zoom link sent by Monica Guzman.

GNA Application Renewal Form

6th Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony - Sept. 12

SAVE THE DATE
Guam Nikkei Association Presents the
6th Annual
Lantern Floating Ceremony  

When: Saturday, September, 12, 20120

Where: Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Beach Park, Ypao Beach

Registration & Design: 2PM to 5PM

Ceremony: 5:30PM