January 13, 2017 at the Mintal Public Cemetery of Mintal during the visit of Madam Akie Abe and Ms. Honeylet Avanceña, with the two First Ladies of Japan and the Philippines respectively are Bishop Masataka Ajiro, Brgy. Captain Ramon Bargamento and PNJK President Ret. Judge Antonina B. Escovilla.
The activities on said date were divided into three (3) parts to wit: Davao Delegates during 9th National Convention Part I From 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 in the morning registration of participants started, followed by a break from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Five participants namely: Mr. Carlos Teraoka, his wife, Mrs. Ines P. Mallari with her husband, the Rengokai Secretary, Mr. Benedicto Onari and Mr. Lemuel Yoshimura with his wife were ushered to a van that will conduct them to Sofitel where a separate room has been designated for their group including Japanese businessmen in the Philippines chosen by the Embassy of Japan in Manila to have a brief dialogue with Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress. A bus was assigned to the Nisei or the 2nd generation to take them for Sofitel Hotel where they will meet their Majesties after the latter’s brief dialogue with the group of thirty-five. All Nisei were holding flaglets as their gesture of welcoming Their Majesties Part II – Special Sessions: 10:00am to 12:00 Noon A. Workshop Sessions for the rest of the attendees with the following topics: Citizenship and Immigration Matters concerning Filipino Nikkeijins facilitated by Mrs. Melissa… Read More »
Seminar on Human Relationship was held on October 10, 2016 at the MKD AVR room from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The guest speaker is a lecturer from Japan Creative Education Institute Mr. Kazuaki Ishibashi . The said seminar was sponsored by JPIC President Yoshihiro Tokumitsu and co-sponsored by PNJK. The purpose of the seminar is to develop stronger relationship with each other and to stress the importance of continuous learning no matter what our station in life is. JPIC President Tokumitsu believes that this seminar would enhance good relationship between PNJK and JPIC. Among the topic discussed were: A. How to enjoy work and be successful in Japan. Many agreed that to enjoy work and be successful in Japan one must undergo orientation on the assigned job and workplace, learn the language, respect the culture and tradition of Japan and lastly, be mentally and physically fit. B. Romantic Feelings (koi) and Loving feeling (ai). Romantic Feelings is the first feeling of attraction and admiration while Loving feeling is nurtured and needs effort, it’s a deep feeling. In order for us to be happy we need : To be loved To be recognized To be needed C. Trust (Shinyou) and Trustworthy… Read More »
P.A UPDATES By: Suzette E. Dinglasa My recent trip was tough and exhausting but fulfilling. We traveled to many places like Jose Abad Santos, Sta. Cruz, Baganga, and other areas where the descendants live, two to six hours drive from Davao City. We could see the difficulties of the Nisei’s life while proving they are Japanese children. Most of their witnesses were all gone but in their hearts and soul, they are already Japanese. Then, we visited Cat C 2nd gen, Antonia Akamatsu, 79 years old, daughter of a Japanese soldier, Sadaaki Akamatsu. Whenever she sees Japanese, she remembers her father and she will sing “Maglakaw nako padulong sa langit… “ (I will go to Heaven…). She is waiting for her father and her sister to return to the Philippines and bring her with them. Just like the other descendant, their case is difficult because of lack of witnesses and papers to show as proof but only good memories to say. Accomplisments: 2016 Approved Shuseki are the following members; Felicitas Toyoda, Nicanor Fujikawa, Victorio Itou, Francisco Asajiro Okamoto Candidate for Shuseki Application are the following members; Marumoto Siblings (Pacita, Roque, Estodi), Wakaizumi Siblings (Ricardo, Denzon), Prisca Takamatsu Mata, Lucio Mekaru,… Read More »
As the saying goes, when it rains, it pours profusely. 2016 had been quite a fruitful and memorable year. We started the year with a momentous event, that of meeting with Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan. All 2nd generation or Nisei coming from different cities in the Philippines were grouped at the lobby of Sofitel, Metro Manila, where they were privileged to converse with Their Majesties who appreciated their presence and acknowledged them to have been the bridge of the two countries, Japan and the Philippines. We have maintained the cordial relationship of the two countries as the nikkeijins continue to contribute to the progress and development of our country. Then in May 2016, the Embassy of Japan visited various cities in the Philippines and conducted interviews of the 2nd generation or Nisei as to their affiliation with their Japanese forefathers. Davao City was the first place visited by no less than the Counsellor and First Consul of the Embassy of Japan, Hon. Consul Susumu Tsuda. We also successfully observed the General Assembly of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Davao City Chapter on May 14, 2016, with the active participation of members mostly from the far-flung areas…. Read More »