I attended the Maui Yamaguchi (Japan) Kenjinkai Picnic on Sunday, August, 9, 2009 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. I made a short speech and greeted everyone later. In my speech, I told everyone that my “Karamatsu” family ancestors are from Yamaguchi, Japan. It was so nice to see all the members. They really reminded me of my grandparents and how much I miss them. They invited me to future events in Maui and I look forward to meeting more wonderful people. I saw Maui Councilman Mike Victorino.
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu danced with members of the Maui Yamaguchi Kenjinkai
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Masa Hokama, and Charlene Hokama. Masa is a 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran and friend of Senator "Najo" Yoshinaga
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Jon Nishihara, and Colin Okumura
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 