照屋牛
USHI TERUYA
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Hakalau
Origin: Oroku, Oroku Village, Shimajiri County, Okinawa Prefecture
Birthdate: January 11, 1888
​Immigrated to Hawaii: January 1910, age 22

He moved to Hawaii in January 1910. Since his arrival he has been one of the avid believers in the church. His dedicated performance as a religious service assistant at the time of special visits of grand priests Kami-i, Itsushima and Sakai is notable. He became a special follower of Jodo Sect in January 1932.
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Currently he dedicates himself as an executive of Meishokai. His loyal personality has no limitation in expressing itself.