Liliuokalani Gardens was dedicated in 1917 as a tribute to Japanese immigrants
Liliuokalani Gardens was dedicated in 1917 as a tribute to Japanese immigrants
View of Coconut Island @ Liliuokalani Gardens
View of Coconut Island @ Liliuokalani Gardens
Entrance to Moku Ola (Coconut Island)site of Jessica's Memorial
Entrance to Moku Ola (Coconut Island)site of Jessica's Memorial
Love from April De Roin and the rest of the family
Love from April De Roin and the rest of the family
From your former daughter in law, April, who always remembers you.
From your former daughter in law, April, who always remembers you.
Feature film screenplay based on a true story about my parents...
Feature film screenplay based on a true story about my parents...
This fundraiser is over, but I created it to honor my mother’s memory in her fight against cancer.
This fundraiser is over, but I created it to honor my mother’s memory in her fight against cancer.
Artwork by Jessica Keiko Kawasuna Saiki
Artwork by Jessica Keiko Kawasuna Saiki
Books by Jessica Keiko Kawasuna Saiki
Books by Jessica Keiko Kawasuna Saiki
With Felix the cat (of course!)
With Felix the cat (of course!)
Bouganvilla by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Bouganvilla by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Angel Wing Begonias by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Angel Wing Begonias by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Illumination by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Illumination by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Blue Flow by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Blue Flow by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki
Happy Holidays with a batik by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki.
Happy Holidays with a batik by Jessica Kawasuna Saiki.
Haiku for Jessica, with love from April DeRoin
Haiku for Jessica, with love from April DeRoin
I believe my ability to draw came from her and I'm grateful for that.
I believe my ability to draw came from her and I'm grateful for that.
Two books: Once, A Lotus Garden and From the Lanai translated into Japanese.
Two books: Once, A Lotus Garden and From the Lanai translated into Japanese.
Japanese translation of books for market in Japan and Asia.
Japanese translation of books for market in Japan and Asia.
Photo courtesy Yoko Kurahashi. Interview with Jessica when her books were translated into Japanese.
Photo courtesy Yoko Kurahashi. Interview with Jessica when her books were translated into Japanese.
At Be Well Sr. Living: Mom, Jennifer and Lorel 9/6/2013
At Be Well Sr. Living: Mom, Jennifer and Lorel 9/6/2013
Mom with Flat Kyle school project 1/13/2013
Mom with Flat Kyle school project 1/13/2013
Christmas 2012 Jessica and Lorel
Christmas 2012 Jessica and Lorel
I learned the art of block prints from you and this is Chrysanthemum & Butterfly 2019.
I learned the art of block prints from you and this is Chrysanthemum & Butterfly 2019.
Deborah, daughter of your goodfriend Jane Spragg recently returned a painting from your early days.
Deborah, daughter of your goodfriend Jane Spragg recently returned a painting from your early days.
2018 birthday photo of Joe "Jumbo" Kuroda in Honolulu
2018 birthday photo of Joe "Jumbo" Kuroda in Honolulu
2016 Obon dance with Osamu Murata, Joe "Jumbo" Kuroda and friends
2016 Obon dance with Osamu Murata, Joe "Jumbo" Kuroda and friends
Osamu Murata and Jennifer Evans on Oahu, June 2018 before he passed away.
Osamu Murata and Jennifer Evans on Oahu, June 2018 before he passed away.
Osamu Murata, Jennifer Evans, Joe "Jumbo" Kuroda in Honolulu May 2018
Osamu Murata, Jennifer Evans, Joe "Jumbo" Kuroda in Honolulu May 2018
Jennifer with your dear friend Osamu Murata in Oahu, March 2018
Jennifer with your dear friend Osamu Murata in Oahu, March 2018
Jennifer Evans with cousin Liz (Nakahara) and William Bendeck
Jennifer Evans with cousin Liz (Nakahara) and William Bendeck
Jennifer and son Nathan Evans with girlfriend Natalie and friend from Orinda, Grif. Honolulu 2018
Jennifer and son Nathan Evans with girlfriend Natalie and friend from Orinda, Grif. Honolulu 2018
MPI Class of 1945 reunion on 7/9/2015 in Honolulu, from Joe Kuroda
MPI Class of 1945 reunion on 7/9/2015 in Honolulu, from Joe Kuroda
Bluebird
Bluebird
Peonies
Peonies
Koi fish block print by Lorel Keiko Saiki
Koi fish block print by Lorel Keiko Saiki
Our mother, Jessica's sister Alice Kawasuna Nakahara and husband Raymond Nakahara.
Our mother, Jessica's sister Alice Kawasuna Nakahara and husband Raymond Nakahara.
We were sad to hear that Alice Kawasuna Nakahara, eldest and last surviving sibling of the five Kawasuna sisters passed away on April 6, 2015 in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the end of an era.
We were sad to hear that Alice Kawasuna Nakahara, eldest and last surviving sibling of the five Kawasuna sisters passed away on April 6, 2015 in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the end of an era.
This is a banner/card my sister, Jennifer Saiki Evans left in tribute at the gravesite of our uncle, Lt. Mickey Nakahara of the 442nd.
This is a banner/card my sister, Jennifer Saiki Evans left in tribute at the gravesite of our uncle, Lt. Mickey Nakahara of the 442nd.
My sister, Jennifer Saiki Evans visited our uncle Lt. Mickey Nakahara's gravesite at Punchbowl in Honolulu Hawaii in March 2015. He was a decorated war hero in the legendary 442nd.
My sister, Jennifer Saiki Evans visited our uncle Lt. Mickey Nakahara's gravesite at Punchbowl in Honolulu Hawaii in March 2015. He was a decorated war hero in the legendary 442nd.
Our uncle Mickey Nakahara (in the 442nd during WWII) with our cousin Jolene. My sister Jennifer needed photos of Uncle Mickey to leave a card at Punchbowl when she visits Hawaii next week. Jennifer's son, Nathan Evans attends the University of Hawaii.
Our uncle Mickey Nakahara (in the 442nd during WWII) with our cousin Jolene. My sister Jennifer needed photos of Uncle Mickey to leave a card at Punchbowl when she visits Hawaii next week. Jennifer's son, Nathan Evans attends the University of Hawaii.
Jennifer (Saiki) Evans with cousin Mel Nakahara from our visit in August 2014 with your sister, Aunty Alice.
Jennifer (Saiki) Evans with cousin Mel Nakahara from our visit in August 2014 with your sister, Aunty Alice.
Cousin Mel Nakahara, Aunty Alice Nakahara and Lorel Saiki. We stopped in Honolulu to see Alice on our way home from your memorial services in Hilo last August 2014,
Cousin Mel Nakahara, Aunty Alice Nakahara and Lorel Saiki. We stopped in Honolulu to see Alice on our way home from your memorial services in Hilo last August 2014,
Puppets by JKS
Puppets by JKS
Music in Time by JKS
Music in Time by JKS
JS Ring of Girls
JS Ring of Girls
JS Cow and Sailor Boys
JS Cow and Sailor Boys
JS Boy with Dog
JS Boy with Dog
JS Girl with Kitten
JS Girl with Kitten
MPI Talented Jessie Kawasuna
MPI Talented Jessie Kawasuna
MPI Senior Class
MPI Senior Class
MPI 6-17-1995 Reunion
MPI 6-17-1995 Reunion
Reflections
Reflections
Thistle
Thistle
Humming Birds
Humming Birds
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