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Lorraine Tokuyama: “92 And Still Kicking!”
Noelani Kimura Special to The Hawai‘i Herald If you have been lucky enough to spend some time with Lorraine (Massa) Tokuyama, you know how infectious her boundless enthusiasm can be . . . because you...
View ArticleIs “The American Century” Over?
Is “the American century” over? Many seem to think so. In recent years, polls have shown that in 15 of 22 countries surveyed, most of the respondents said that China either will replace — or has...
View ArticlePower Of Attorney Agent, Trustee And Executor
Ethan R. Okura Hawai‘i Herald Columnist I often encounter clients (or their families) who are confused about their rights and responsibilities as a legal representative of a family member or friend....
View Article“Picture Bride”– A Family Saga
Michael G. Malaghan Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Editor’s note: We continue Michael G. Malaghan’s serialized historical novel, “Picture Bride — A Family Saga,” based on the Japanese immigrant...
View ArticleNGN Series Spotlights Hawai‘i – Japan Sister-State Ties
Hawai‘i’s sister-state ties with Japan are the focus of a series of programs airing on Oceanic Cable’s Nippon Golden Network, a subscription-based network of stations. The series highlights Hawai‘i’s...
View ArticleBon Dance and Obon Service Schedule 2015
BIG ISLAND June 13 (Sat.): Obon Festival at Keauhou Shopping Center (Kona Hongwanji), 6 p.m. (323-2993) June 13 (Sat.): Honomu Henjyoji Mission, 7 p.m.; Hatsubon and Obon service at 5 p.m. (963-6308)...
View ArticleCreeping Up On 35
Holy smokes! In a few months, I’ll be 35 years old, and I’m kind of freaking out. It isn’t the actual number that scares me, although people tend to stop saying things like, “Don’t worry, you’re still...
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“Diversity Is America’s Great Strength”
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. Published with Permission Editor’s note: The month of May is recognized as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the heritages of people of Asian and...
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Gone, But No Longer Forgotten
Kevin Kawamoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald For the past 14 years, representatives of the Hawai‘i State Hospital and supporters from the larger community have come together above a peaceful cul-de-sac...
View ArticleHawaii Japanese Center Exhibition Celebrates Japanese Craftsmanship
The Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo will host the exhibition, “Handcrafted Form: Traditions and Techniques,” featuring handcrafted objects from Japan. The exhibition, which runs from May 23 to June 27,...
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“Go For Broke” Veterans Celebrate 72nd Anniversary
“442: A Legacy to Preserve” was the theme for the 442nd Veterans Club’s 72nd anniversary banquet, which was held March 29 at the Pacific Beach Hotel. Among the hundreds in attendance were 78 veterans...
View Article“Echos Of Dat Red Guitar”
Gwen Battad Ishikawa Commentary Billed as a “twisted Pidgin comedy,” Kumu Kahua Theatre’s staging of Lee Tonouchi’s “Echoes of Dat Red Guitar” lives up to its description, and then some. You don’t have...
View ArticleThree Stories For Caregivers
Frances H. Kakugawa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to you. — Frances H. Kakugawa How do I know? How do I know? Your lives are filled With...
View ArticleAloha Tofu Expands With Aloha Tofu Town
Aloha Tofu is no longer just a tofu factory. February marked the grand opening of a sister-venture for the töfu business that Kamesaburo and Tsuruko Uyehara took over in 1950. The new venture is a...
View ArticleHerald Salutes
Kristi Hirota-Schmidt, CMCA(R), AMS(R), has recently been named president of the West Oahu Economic Development Association (WOEDA). Hirota-Schmidt is senior vice president of business development of...
View ArticleSumie Society Of Hawaii Celebrates End Of Show
Members of the Sumie Society of Hawaii gathered at Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room on Lei Day (May 1) for their 13th annual post-exhibition luncheon and awards program. The exhibition, which was held April...
View ArticleHui O Laulima Accepting 2016 Cultural Grant Applications
Applications are being accepted for Hui O Laulima’s 2016 Cultural Grant program. All prospective grant projects/activities and expenditure of grant monies must take place during the 2016 calendar year...
View ArticleJapanese Women’s Society Foundation Holds Summit And Fashion Show
The Japanese Women’s Society Foundation presented its Second Women’s Leadership Summit and 36th Fashion Show on March 27 and 28 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. “Health, Beauty & Well-Being” was the...
View ArticleDeigo Club Welcomes Yasuko Arakawa As President
Deigo Club members knew that celebrating the new year in April was a bit late. Then again, club members didn’t know whether the club would still be in existence to celebrate the arrival of 2015....
View ArticleRemembering Vietnam
Karleen C. Chinen Commentary In the closing days of April, I watched with great interest the PBS programs commemorating the 40th anniversary of end of the Vietnam War. I was in high school and at the...
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