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Cover Story – A Lifelong “Brazilian Experience”“Ipanema” Plays On In Sandy...
Alan Suemori Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Editor’s note: In a few short weeks, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad will open in Brazil. From Aug. 5 to 21, all eyes will be on the South American nation as...
View ArticleDouglas Crum For Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee
Fresh ideas are always important for any organization. I will bring a much-needed new viewpoint to an organization that has had almost the same representatives for decades. With that new viewpoint, I...
View ArticleKirk Caldwell Is Grateful To Be Your Mayor
Kirk Caldwell was born in Waipahu and raised in Hilo, the oldest son of a plantation and country doctor. He studied Urban Planning and Economics at Tufts University, earned an M.A. from the Fletcher...
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Discovering Magic In The Pa‘ia Darkness . . .
Lost in the darkness of his father’s movie theater, Victor Kobayashi’s childhood was filled with the flickering images of fearless samurai, wild cowboys and a bigger world beyond his small plantation...
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Exploring 20th Century Japanese Films – Dr. Victor Kobayashi To Lead...
Alan Suemori Special to The Hawai‘i Herald In 1950, Akira Kurosawa’s movie, “Rashomon,” made its remarkable debut on the international stage and established the 40-year-old director as a world-class...
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“Serve The People”– An “Engaging” Look Back At The Making Of Asian America
Jonathan Y. Okamura, Ph.D. Commentary Special to The Hawai‘i Herald “Serve the People: Making Asian America in the Long Sixties,” by Karen L. Ishizuka, Verso Press (New York), 2016 “Serve the People:...
View ArticleSharing The Sacred Gift
Donn Ariyoshi Special to The Hawai‘i Herald I grew up living with three generations in our household and have fond memories of my grandparents. In elementary school, I attended Fort Gakuen, a Japanese...
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Who Will Be Honolulu’s Next Mayor? – Where Do They Stand On The Issues?
Kirk Caldwell; Ernest Caravalho Peter Carlisle; Charles Djou; Lillian Hong Editor’s note: Thirteen candidates are vying to be Honolulu’s next mayor, including the incumbent mayor. Some of the...
View ArticleJCCH Honors Five At 2016 Gala
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i honored five individuals and groups at its “Sharing the Spirit of Aloha” annual gala in the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village on June 25. Kenny Endo...
View ArticleJapanese Women’s Society Foundation Installs Officers
Members and guests of the Japanese Women’s Society Foundation gathered at Waialae Country Club on July 9 for the group’s annual general membership meeting and installation. Twelve new members were...
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Cover Story – Aloha ‘oe, Congressman Mark Takai
It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Congressman K. Mark Takai on July 20 from pancreatic cancer at the too-young age of 49. Our thoughts immediately focused on his young family...
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2016 Okinawan Festival – A Food Lover’s Delight!
There’ll be no shortage of delicious food at the Okinawan Festival, including many dishes that are served in Okinawan home kitchens. Spend a day — or both days — at the Festival and make sure you try...
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2016 Okinawan Festival – Sunday, Sept. 4 (Subject to Change)
Radio Okinawa’s 2016 Miuta Taisho winners: Daitontyu will perform on Saturday at 1:40 p.m. (Photo courtesy HUOA) 9 a.m. KILAUEA OKINAWA DANCE GROUP Toshiko Neumann, Leader 9:20 a.m. NUUANU SHORIN-RYU /...
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2016 Okinawan Festival – Music, Dance, and Much More!
A drone’s view of the Okinawan Festival bon dance. (Photo by Jenly Chen, courtesy HUOA) 9 a.m. RYUKYU SOKYOKU KOYO KAI HAWAII SHIBU Jane Kaneshiro and Bonnie Miyashiro, Co-chairs; Jane Kaneshiro Sozan...
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2016 Okinawan Festival – Your Okinawan Check List
• Cultural Tent: Improve your knowledge of Okinawan culture! The Cultural Tent features a variety of displays and activities highlighting Okinawan culture, including musical instruments, calligraphy,...
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2016 Okinawan Festival –“Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha”, Okinawan Festival Returns...
The Hawaii United Okinawa Association will be “Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha” at the 34th Okinawan Festival, set for Labor Day weekend — Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 — at Kapi‘olani Park. The Festival...
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Community Focus – Dave Erdman Elected Board Chair of HJCC
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce held its 12th Annual Inauguration and Generational Awards Luncheon in the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village on July 12. The event was emceed by...
View ArticleDialogue – Missing an “Okinawan Mother”
Karleen C. Chinen Commentary This year’s Okinawan Festival will likely go off without a hitch — just like the 33 before it. Sure, there’ll be different performers from Okinawa, and new performing arts...
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