高良加那
KANA TAKARA
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Hilo, Hakalau, Chin Chuck
Origin: 2436 Oroku, Oroku Village, Simajiri County, Okinawa Prefecture
Born: November 16, 1888
Immigrated to Hawaii: December 20, 1906, age 18


He moved to Hawaii on December 20th, 1906. Currently he works hard as a member of Hakalau Jodo Mission Meishokai. 
For the Hakalau Kuleana, our responsibility is to care for the land, the people, and the culture. We are guided by cultural values of YESTERDAY: Engage in collective effort. Look out for each other. Honor hard work. Show respect for those who came before us. Aloha and Mālama `Aina. In 2021, Akiko Masuda added two more values to the list: Consistently show up. Whatever has to be done, jump in and do it!