Having a very strict father was the key to the life of Jeanette S. Akamine because she has always been very independent. She said that his teachings were always with a positive attitude.
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She graduated from St. Francis Convent, then helped support the family’s Nu‘uanu Avenue Myogaya Restaurant in the kitchen. Jeanette completed beauty school at the age of 40, with night classes on fashion at the UH, then opened her own beauty shop called “J’s Waikiki Beauty Salon.” In order for her clients to use the only parking stall, Jeanette walked three miles to and from home. As of today, Jeanette still cuts hair for the family and keeps her license active.
Turning 100 on Nov. 19, 2024, Jeanette being the oldest of 10 children, seven still surviving today, attributes her longevity to a caring and loving family, plus eating fruits and vegetables.
A typical day in Jeanette’s life is to wake up about 6am, exercise, meditate and have breakfast as she reads the newspaper. She still prepares her own food for lunch and dinner too. Karaoke is every Friday at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Center and Hanafuda on Thursday at the Windward Mall. I want to be like this vibrant “crackerjack.”
If you know someone celebrating their centenarian year, contact Sherry: 808-722-8487, email sgoyallc@aol.com.
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