Japan Alaka‘i

Masakazu Shirai

Masakazu Shirai of Yokohama is a system engineer. His curiosity about Hawai‘i lead him to join Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu‘uanahulu in March 2011. Masakazu is happy he joined the Hālau and diligently practices everyday. When he dances, Masakazu feels “a sense of unity.” His favorite song to dance to is “Hōnaunau Paka.”