2023 Kuroko Award
Kuroko ‘Behind the Scenes’ Recognition
The term “Kuroko” (literal translation: black child//black clothes) is used in reference to the stagehands in traditional Japanese theatre, dressed all in black so as to appear invisible. They move about in kabuki and noh stages much as a stealthy ninja at night. They may even hold props or move scenery, but are rarely apparent on stage.
Each year at our General Membership Gathering, the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) recognizes members that have continued to support the organization in many ways “behind the scenes”. The selection committee is the office staff who interacts directly with our members.
Congratulations to the 2023 Kuroko Award honoree:
Jennifer Okubo Polido
Attorney
Law Office of Jennifer R. Okubo Polido
Member Since 2015
Past Kuroko Award Honorees
2013
Emi Anamizu
Seiji Aspengren
Sidney Hamada
Mark Ibara
Jody Kadokawa
Phyllis Kihara
Karl Kobayashi
Michael McMurdo
Wayne Miyao
Brian Nishida
Michael Nomura
Ronald Ushijima
2014
Hiroshima Kenjin Kai
2015
Richard Park III
Carl Watanabe
Gus Yniguez
2016
Robert Nagao
Lyle Takeuchi
2017
Gregg Mueller
Chris Anjo
2018
Stanley Gono
Cathy Tong
2019
Clayton Hill
2020
Peter Hamasaki
2021
Arnold Hirotsu
2022
Craig Hirasaki
2023
Jennifer Okubo Polido