Alan has served the temple for over 30 years, including as a director of the board, as Bon Dance Chair, and by supporting youth programs and Hongwanji schools in numerous ways. He is the leader of the Sudhana Fellowship, an affiliate organization supporting the Betsuin community. Years ago, he was instrumental in changing the Bon Dance dress code for women from yukata to happi coat. His emphasis has been “food, fellowship, and fun.”
Joyce recently retired from over two decades of service on the Betsuin staff in accounting. She has also served as a Girl Scout troop leader. The diverse and sustained contributions of time, leadership, big-picture thinking, and other support from both Alan and Joyce have helped sustain Hawaii Betsuin over the years as a center of dharma and community.
Congratulations to Alan and Joyce Tomita, our 2020 Asoka Award honorees!
The Tomitas hold their Asoka Award certificates with temple president Dexter Mar.
The Tomitas feed the lion during a lion dance at Betsuin’s 2020 New Year’s Party.
Photos credit: Alan Kubota