Feel Hawaii in Ginza

[Michael Canopin Profile]

A hula instructor from Honolulu, Hawaii. Since 1990, he has been the head of "Hālau Kealakāpava" based in Kansai.
He has learned from renowned kumu hula instructors and has performed outstandingly at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and King Kamehameha Hula Chant Competition.
In 1989, he was given the name "Kealakāpava" for his hālau and began his career as a hula instructor. In 2001, he received certification in "Uniki."

[Meria Yonemura Profile]

Princess Dancer

Meria started hula in 2004 with the goal of dancing in Hawaii. After studying dance in Hawaii and performing with top teams, she became a professional dancer. She now handles luxury entertainment for VIPs both domestically and internationally. Additionally, she runs a hula academy, develops professional dancers, and produces clothing brands and cosmetics.

[Carol Haryo Profile]

Global Hula Artist & Cultural Visionary
KAGAWA Ambassador (Kagawa Tourism Ambassador)

In 1999, Carol traveled to Hawaii in search of the true essence of traditional hula dance. As a selected dancer of the prestigious "Hula Halau O Kamuela," she won the world-renowned Merrie Monarch Hula Festival four years in a row. In 2003, she established "H★POWER Co." in Hawaii.
She has actively spread the charm of hula through television, commercials, stage performances, education, and events, and is known for expressing "heartfelt connections" beyond words through hula movements.

[Heather Brown Profile]

Heather’s distinctive works, which feature vibrant and delicate touches, have gained widespread support for her unique style. She is passionate about marine conservation and environmental protection.

[Nick Katcha Profile]

Nick is an artist based in Oahu who creates vintage-style surf and travel art, inspired by his favorite places in “āina.”
His creative process starts from sketches and photos taken during surfing or hiking, and he brings these to his studio to create artwork that brings life to the land using acrylic washes and digital illustrations.

[Sara Cardle Profile]

Sara is an artist inspired by the beautiful nature of Hawaii.
Falling in love with Hawaii, she became a pioneer in ocean resin art and quickly gained popularity. Her dynamic colors, beautiful gradients, and organic compositions depicting Hawaii’s beaches have brought the Aloha Spirit to the world, healing the hearts of those who see her work. After taking a break from her artist activities in December 2021 to rediscover herself, she resumed painting and started creating oil paintings, wishing to share the complexity and sophistication of nature’s beauty through her art.