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Lead Story –“Mele Murals”, Art is Life. Film Chronicles the Story of the...
Roy Kimura Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Director Tadashi Nakamura: “. . . the opportunity to work with the Hawaiian community . . . was not only a great film, but an opportunity for me to just develop...
View ArticleShowtime Asia – Tsukiji Film Captures “Japan’s Lively Kitchen”
Takaki Tominaga Kyodo News TÖKYÖ — Filmmaker Naotaro Endo visited Tö- kyö’s Tsukiji fish market for the first time in 2012 and was totally intrigued by the place often called “the world’s largest fish...
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The Mystery of History
Dale Minami Published with Permission The following is the text of Dale Minami’s keynote speech at Denshö’s 20th anniversary gala in Seattle on Sept. 24. The Herald thanks Dale for allowing us to share...
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Densho and GFBNEC Hold Fundraisers
Byrnes Yamashita Special to The Hawai‘i Herald I recently attended fundraising events for two national organizations that have been documenting and memorializing the Japanese American experience, with...
View ArticleJourneys to Wellness – Program Observes Fifth Year with Interfaith Health and...
Kevin Kawamoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald The threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who gathered at the Community Church of Honolulu in Nu‘uanu on Oct. 22 for the fifth annual...
View ArticleDear Frances – Giggle Medicine
Frances H. Kakugawa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to you. — Frances H. Kakugawa Dear Readers, Here are a few more stories told by caregivers:...
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Community Focus – United Japanese Society Honors New Octogenarians With An...
The United Japanese Society of Hawaii honored 27 O‘ahu Nikkei who are celebrating their 80th birthday this year by throwing them a grand celebration. The UJSH’s 42nd annual Nenchosha Ian Engei Taikai...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Yamagata Governor Introduces Prefecture’s Products
Yamagata Prefecture governor Mieko Yoshimura visited Honolulu last month to introduce products from her prefecture. Among the products Yoshimura and Japanese actor Eiichiro Funakoshi introduced were...
View ArticleSpotlight – A Place to Learn About Honouliuli
Karleen C. Chinen The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i opened the doors to its new Honouliuli National Monument – JCCH Education Center on Oct. 22. The event was attended by family members of the...
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Cover Story –“Mifune: The Last Samurai”
Director Steven Okazaki: “. . . [H]is (Mifune’s) appeal was never limited by ethnic boundaries: I have Latino friends who were just as excited as I was when they heard I was making this movie.”...
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“Gekijoban SPEC ~Ten~ (SPEC: Heaven),” 2012 drama, 1 hour and 59 minutes. Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. Starring Erika Toda and Ryo Kase. Saya Toma is a gifted female detective with an IQ of 201 with...
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Digital Channel 677 (For Updated Information, Call 538-1966) PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE “Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi (True Tales of Terror),” premieres on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7:35...
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5 p.m. – Gambler’s Farewell 6:40 p.m. – Man from Shimizu 8:20 p.m. – A Fishwife’s Tale 9:50 p.m. – The Passage to Japan MONDAY, DEC. 19 Midnight – The Edo Official and Apprentice 1:30 a.m. – Yakuza...
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THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Midnight – Thugs of Shinjuku 1:30 a.m. – Happily Tied to the Road 3 a.m. – Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2 4:30 a.m. – Yakuza Warfare 6:30 a.m. – Yakuza Ladies 8:30 a.m. – Mask of the Moon...
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Review – Kumu Kahua’s “iHULA”: Well Worth The Ticket Price
Karleen C. Chinen Commentary “iHula,” Ryan Okinaka’s first effort as a playwright, has all the elements of good theatre: a relevant and dramatic storyline, excellent writing, and multitalented cast...
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Book Review –“Campaign Hawai‘i”
Longtime Democratic Party Strategist Takes Readers Inside Some of Hawai‘i’s Biggest Political Battles Gerald Kato Commentary Special to The Hawai‘i Herald In the folklore of Hawai‘i politics, the...
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Lead Story – Japanese Eyes, Hawaiian Heart
“We are a Model of What America Can Become,” Former UH President Fujio Matsuda Tells Young Vision Crafters Dr. Fujio Matsuda Published with Permission Editor’s note: What does the future hold for...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii Celebrates 110th Anniversary
The Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii celebrated its milestone 110th anniversary with a two-day celebration. The annual Omatsuri (Autumn Festival) was held at the shrine on Oct. 9. Superintendent...
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