島袋樽介
TARUSUKE SHIMABUKURO
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Hakalau
Origin: Miyazato, Gushikara Village, Shimajiri County, Okinawa Prefecture
Birthdate: November 3, 1888
​Immigrated to Hawaii: January 1906, age 18

Since his arrival in Hawaii in January 1906, he has been known as an avid believer at the church for a good 30 years. He offered dedicated assistance during the visits of grand priests Kami-i, Itsushima and Sakai with their service.

Currently he is active in spreading Jodo teachings as an executive at Meishokai.
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In January 1932 he became a special follower of the Jodo Sect.