Guest Speaker: Rev. Shawn Yagi
M.C.: Annette Tashiro
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Rev. Shawn Yagi
Reverend Shawn Yoshio Yagi is originally from Shiga, Japan.
He received his Tokudo ordination in 1991 and then Kyoshi in 1998. Soon after, he worked at the Hakodate Betsuin in Hokkaido
In 2003 Rev. Yagi relocated to Hawaii and has since served as minister at Lahaina Hongwanji, Kapaa Hongwanji, Honokaa Hongwanji (also overseeing Kamuela, Kohala and Paauilo), Aiea Hongwanji and is currently resident minister at Lihue Hongwanji.
Rev. Yagi is married to Sayuri. He became an American citizen in 2016. In his spare time, Rev. Yagi enjoys watching sumo and gardening. He’s currently growing tomatoes, green onions, ginger and myoga (Japanese ginger).
Rev Kojun Hashimoto
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