Nishihama & Kishida, CPA's, Inc. Certified Public Accountants Pacific Tower 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1760 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-3696 Telephone (808) 524-2255 Fax (808) 523-2090 November 16, 2000 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Hosoi Garden Mortuary, Inc. Form 8-K Dated August 31, 2000 To Whom It May Concern: On August 31, 2000, our firm was retained by Garden Life Plan, Ltd. ("GLP") to audit its financial statements for the years ended May 31, 1999 and 2000. We reviewed Hosoi Garden Mortuary, Inc.'s Form 8-K dated August 31, 2000, and do not have any disagreement with the statements set forth therein. However, we will not reach a final position on the issues discussed in the Form 8-K dated August 31, 2000, until our audit is completed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, NISHIHAMA & KISHIDA, CPA's, INC. Glenn T. Kishida Principal