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J A P A N E S E A M E R I C A N C I T I Z E N S L E A G U E

2018 Community Directoryof

Businesses & Professional Services

ACCOUNTANT Julian Grantz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Alan Uyematsu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6ATTORNEY Dale Minami Minami Tamaki LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7AUTO REPAIR Kadotani Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Toriumi’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7CHURCH Watsonville Buddhist Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Westview Presbyterian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8CINEMA Green Valley Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15COFFEE Nikolas Chan Espresso Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15COMMUNITY W-SC JACL Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 COSMETOLOGY Ida Akimoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9CONSTRUCTION Ariana Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hargis Home Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11DENTAL Arthur Hayashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Brooke Kondo Rains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Gerald Kondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Reed Kuratomi & Jamie Kuratomi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12EDUCATION Merit Educational Consultants, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ELECTRICAL Central Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16FURNITURE/APPLIANCES Baker Bros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9FINANCIAL PLANNING Sequoia Wealth Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9GARAGE DOOR AAccurate Overhead Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17INSURANCE KBK Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Scurich Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16LECTURER Mas Hashimoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15MARKET Sushi Market Sprouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Yamashita Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22MEDICAL David South Calif. Skin Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MEMORIAL SERVICES Mehl’s Colonial Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17OPHTHALMOLOGY Coastal Eye Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18OPTOMETRY Stuart Sakuma Family Optometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18PRINTER Pajaro Valley Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 PRODUCE Watsonville Berry Coop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 West Lake Fresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19PRODUCE PACKAGING Sambrailo Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17REALTY Steve Sugidono Thunderbird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 RESIDENTIAL CARE Wesley House Senior Care Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21RESTAURANTS Imura. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kaito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shadowbrook/Crow’sNest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22SHOJI Aspen Ten Shoji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19TAIKO Watsonville Taiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23TRAVEL Polaris Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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2018 WATSONVI LLE -SANTA CRUZ JACL BOAR D OF D I R ECTOR S

Marcia Hashimoto, PresidentGini Matute-Bianchi, First Vice President

Aimee Mizuno, Second Vice PresidentVictor Kimura, Treasurer

Cindy Hirokawa Mine, SecretaryKimiko Marr, Secretary

Iwao Yamashita

Gary Mine Brooke Kondo Rains

Norris Woodford Jean Yamashita

Joe Bowes Jeanette Otsuji Hager

Mas Hashimoto Carol Kaneko

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Matthew Mather is the eight-year-old son ofChihiro and Drew Mather. They shared the following:

Matthew is proud to be a Watsonville Taiko junior player and is looking forward to Taiko’s Anniversary performance

in April, 2018. Matthew loves the powerful sound of taiko andthe energy that is generated by playing with many performers.

Supporting Matthew areKay Miyamoto and Naoko Yamamoto.

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Dear Members & Friends,The Watsonville-Santa Cruz Japanese American Citizens League Board of Directors wish our members and friends a Happy and Healthy 2018 New Year.Welcome to our tenth issue of the Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL Community Directory of Businesses and Professional Services. We are extremely grateful for the businesses, organizations, and professional services that faithfully continue to contribute to our JACL with a generous ad donation.These highly regarded services support our outreach in education, civil rights, and cultural appreciation. They also assist our efforts in maintaining a safe and comfortable meeting hall for our active Senior Center members, Watsonville Taiko, Watsonville Bonsai and the staff of Kokoro no Gakko, a Japanese cultural summer school program.The Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL appreciates the important services of our directory supporters to our greater community, and we encourage our members and friends to use this listing guide as a helpful reference.

Thank you, Marcia Hashimoto, President

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Akiyama, JeanAkiyama, NobukoAmRhein, SusanBobo, SharonByers, EileenCeremony, EikoCondon, RebaCrosetti, JeanetteCross, YaekoDimas, ConsueloFujii, KimiyoFujii, NobueFujita, DonnaFujita, GraceGarcia, BetteGuzman, AngieHamada, MichikoHane, JudyHashimoto, TeaHirahara, TerryHonda, JuneHonda, SunaoIshibashi, HaruyoIwami, NancyJohnson, Inako Kaneko, CarolKaneko, Paul Katsuyama, Mitzi

Kawamoto, JimKawamoto, RubieKodama, AkiraKodama, HisakoMarr, KimikoMarr, PatMatute-Bianchi, GiniMiura, MasakoMizuno, KittyNagamine, AkiraNagamine, HidekoNagata, EdnaNakamura, KenNakamura, RubyNakano, HelenNakatani, KumikoNishihara, EikoNishihara, YoshikoNishimoto, ShirleyPerez, MaryRuble, MitsukoSakaguchi, LeighSakai, KazukoSakamoto, SamSakamoto, YaeSakata, FloySakaue, ChieSako, Louise

Schwamm, FrancesShikuma, ChiyekoShima, PhilSnyder, PhilipSnyder, SachiStewart, EikoStewart, GeorgeSugidono, JaneSugidono, KarenTakeuchi, MarkTao, KimTao, MitsuyoTsuji, HatsukoUemura, HisakoVasquez, PatriciaVear, Jo AnnWurtenberg, GailYagi, BettyYagi, ChiyokoYamada, SumikoYamamoto, ReikoYamamoto, SatokoYamashita, IwaoYamashita, JackieYamashita, MiyekoYamashita, ToshikoYoshii, Haruko

2017-2018 M E M B E RSH I PLeaders:

Iwao Yamashita (831) 724-5332 Paul and Carol Kaneko (831) 476-7040 Sunao and June Honda (831) 809-8480

WATSONVI LLE -SANTA CRUZ JACL S E N IOR CE NTE R

150 BLACKBURN STREET • WATSONVILLE, CA 95076

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Alan K. UyematsuCertified Public Accountant

1004 East Lake Avenue Watsonville, CA 95076

(831) 724-1319 • fax (831) 724-1329 email: akucpa@aol.com

KADOTANI AUTO REPAIRService and Repair on all domestic makes and

Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda & SubaruDavid Kadotani • (831) 728-4212

1865 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Julian J. Grantz, CPA125 Hangar Way, Suite 280

Watsonville, CA 95076(831) 724-3857

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TO R I U M I ’S AUTO R E PAI RDomestic and Foreign

David Y. Toriumi(831) 728-775838 Menker St.

Watsonville, CA 95076

Polaris ToursMr. Lance Kenji Imamura

Tel: 800.858.2882 Union City, CA

Imamura@tourpolaris.com / www.tourpolaris.com

Proud to support theWATSONVILLE-SANTA CRUZ JACLThank you for yourleadership on civiland human rights!

MINAMITAMAKI.COMPERSONAL INJURY | CONSUMER & EMPLOYEE RIGHTSIMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY LAW | CORPORATE & NONPROFIT

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W E S T V I E W P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H

118 First St., Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 724-6222

Rev. Dan Hoffman, Pastor10am Sunday Worship & Children’s Sunday School

A multicultural church family serving the community providing youth & children’s ministry, men’s & women’s ministry, Wednesday night Bible study, Salvation Army meals & other means to encounter God and serve the community.

Wat s on v i l l e Buddh i s t T emp l e423 Bridge Street

Watsonville, CA 95076Office (831) 724-7860 • Fax: (831) 724-8167

Email: info@wbtemple.orgWebsite: www.wbtemple.org

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IDA AKIMOTOCosmetologist • 831-722-7633

Beauty Unlimited 40 Mariposa Ave. Watsonville, California 95076

BAKE R B ROS .Furniture and Appliances

Se habla EspañolDebbie Baker • (831) 722-1776

31 East 5th Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-6116 • bakerbro@yahoo.com

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Structural Repair • Gutters • Water Proofing

Siding • Skylights • Home Improvement

Fencing • Painting • Garage Floor Epoxy

Metal Roofing • Sun Tunnels • Roof Tile

Windows • Insulation • Mobile Home Roofs

Single Ply / PVC / TPO

Phone: (831) 761-1328 or 1-877-Roof-012

Cell: (831) 750-7044

License #734748

C-39 ROOFING B-General Contractor PAINTING C-33

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Ask about our completed work for members of the Buddhist Temple.

We are proud to have served Watsonville and the rest of the Santa Cruz County for 37 years!

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Reed Kuratomi, D.D.S.Jamie Kuratomi, D.M.D.

3121-G Park Avenue Soquel , Ca l i forn ia 9 5 0 7 3

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Arthur K. Hayashi, D.D.S., Inc.Practice of Dentistry

64 Penny Lane, Suite C Watsonville, CA 95076

831 / 728-2096

Brooke Kondo Rains, D.D.S390 S. Green Valley Rd., Suite 2

Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-1322

www.kondofamilydentistry.com

Gerald T. Kondo, D.D.S.390 S. Green Valley Rd., Suite 2

Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-1322

www.kondofamilydentistry.com

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Personalized ClassesAccredited Accepted by all Colleges

College AdvisoryProfessional InternshipsEssay GuidanceSAT/ACT Prep

4-year planPortfolios/ResumesComprehensive Support

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Mas HashimotoSpeaker on The Japanese American Experience: The Incarceration

Classroom Presentations • Elementary to University Levelhashi79@sbcglobal.net • (831) 722-6859

578 Vivienne Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076

Nikolas Chan’s

Espresso MetroLAT TES, MOCHAS, GOURMET COFFEES, PASTRIES & ICED DRINK S

Quick Drive-up Service, 7 a.m.—12 noon

Corner of Almar & Mission St. across from Safeway under the U-Save Liquor sign

Westside Santa Cruz, California

GREEN VALLEY CINEMA 91125 SOUTH GREEN VALLEY ROAD

Your South County Movie TheaterFamily Built and Owned

Stadium Seating • Plenty of Parking

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P.O. Box 1170

Watsonville, CA 95077

(831) 661-5697 – fax (831) 661-5741

783 Rio del Mar Blvd, Suite 7

Aptos, CA 95003

Toll Free: (800) 320-3666

CENTRAL ELECTRICTONY KULICH430 Walker Street

P.O. Box 1957, Watsonville, CA 95077-1957Phone 831/724-6321 • FAX 831/724-5108

tony@centralelectriccompany www.centralelectriccompany.com

LIC. #246326

KBK INSURANCE AGENCY

John W. Kane IIIInsurance Broker • Since 1908 • License #0426333

P.O. Box 310 • 1006 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville, CA 95077

Direct Line 831.740.4058 • Office 831.724.1085 Fax 831.724.1089

jk3@kbkinsurance.com

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Serving growers in the Pajaro Valley and throughout California

for over 90 years.

For more information about our full line of products and services, please call us at 724-7581 today.

INTEGRATED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Product Design & Development Forecasting & ProcurementQuality Control & Assurance

Inventory Management Packaging Assembly & Grower Issuance

800 Walker Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 831.724.7581 www.sambrailo.com

A Accurate Overhead DoorGarage Doors & Electric Openers

Owned by Frank Nigro III • License #525654 (831) 722-1234 • P.O. Box 1234, Watsonville, CA 95077

Mehl’s Colonial ChapelFD #323

Claudia Mehl Funeral Director Funeral Director #318

222 East Lake Ave. • Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 724-6371 • fax (831) 724-6074

claudia@mehlschapel.com

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CALIFORNIA SKIN INSTITUTE

David A. South, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.D.Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology

204 Green Valley Road, Freedom, CA 95019 ph (831) 728-2005 • fax (831) 728-3310

californiaskininstitute.com

COASTAL EYE ASSOCIATESLawrence A. Birndorf, M.D. John V. Crowder Jr., M.D.

Conrad Hamako, M.D. Courtney J. Ray, M.D Anne M. Kato, M.D.

160 Green Valley Rd, Suite 202 Freedom, CA 95019

(831) 728-2020

930 Sunnyslope Dr. E-2 Hollister, CA 95023

(831) 637-0705

Family OptometryStuart Sakuma, OD

Willa Hisle, OD Juliette Le, OD

1858 Main St. • Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 724-2258 • fax (831) 722-5500

famopt@yahoo.com

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Wishing the JACL continued success in its endeavors!West Lake Fresh • Watsonville, CA

Louis Ivanovich & Staff

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Wesley HouseJanet K. Leon, Executive Director

Jimmy R. Leon, Operations Manager

Home Office: (831) 684-1656 Cell/Voicemail: (831) 818-1452 • Fax: (831) 661-0611

121 & 123 La Selva Dr., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 (831) 685-0646 • Lic. #440708908 & #440708909

922 Brewington Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 761-2220 • Lic. #445200496

Visit us at http://www.wesleyhouseiiandiii.com/

1827 Freedom BoulevardFreedom, CA 95019

Phone: (831) 722-2367Fax: (831) 722-3696

pvprinting@sbcglobal.net

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I M U R ASUSHI BAR & KOREAN CUISINE

1994-C Main Street • Watsonville, CA 95076(831) 761-8799 • fax 761-9432

Closed Sunday

“Thank you everyone for your love and support for the past 25 years”.

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Watsonville Taiko For information: 831.234.4528 831.475.1088 E-mail: info@watsonvilletaiko.org kirintaiko@gmail.com Web: www.watsonvilletaiko.org http://shinshomugendaiko.net/ikuyo/

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