Eldercare – Hope and Help in the Kupuna Caregivers Program
Working Caregivers Can Get Some Relief Through New State Program Kevin Y. Kawamoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Are you taking care of a kupuna (older adult) while also working at least 30 hours a...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Hawaii Buddhist Council Launches “Open Night at the Temples”
The Hawaii Buddhist Council has launched an “Open Night at Temples” series aimed at introducing those interested in learning about the different denominations of Buddhism represented in the council to...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Five Honored with the HUOA “Legacy Award”
The Hawaii United Okinawa Association presented its “Legacy Award” to five individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Okinawan community. The luncheon program was held Nov....
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Ryukyu Koten Ongaku Holds Annual Concert
Ryukyu Koten Ongaku Nomura Ryu Ongaku Kyo Kai – Hawaii Shibu sanshin association and Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Hawaii Shibu koto association held their 2017 Gödö Ensö Kai, or joint concert, at Masa’s...
View ArticleDialogue – What a Start to 2018!
Karleen Chinen Commentary Shinnen akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! Happy New Year! Every inch of our New Year’s edition (Jan. 5) was filled with either editorial content or advertising support, so Gwen...
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Lead Story – Kahauiki Village: “We Built It!”
Student volunteers cleaned up as other construction professionals put the final touches on Kahauiki Village a week before the grand opening. What Can Happen When the People Put Their Heads and Hearts...
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Dear Frances – Common Sense + Flexibility = Humanity
Frances H. Kakugawa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to you. — Frances H. Kakugawa Dear Frances, My 92-year-old mom didn’t want anything for...
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Film Review –“The Post”
“It took courage and a deep sense of responsibility to freedom of the press for (publisher Katherine) Graham, one of the most admired women of her time, to make that decision . . .” — Professor Gerald...
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Community Focus – Japanese Women’s Society Foundation Holds Shinnenkai
A lively taiko performance by Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko, Pacific Buddhist Academy’s student taiko group, kicked off the festivities of the 2018 shinnenkai (New Year’s party) of the Japanese Women’s...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Hui O Laulima Awards 2018 Cultural Grants
Hui O Laulima has awarded its 2018 cultural grants to 11 organizations, totaling $13,000. The nonprofit women’s organization, which is an active member of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, awards...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Chado Urasenke Tankokai Hawaii Association Welcomes 2018...
Members and guests of the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Hawaii Association, led by president George R. Ariyoshi, ushered in the Year of the Dog on Jan. 21 with the Hatsudate Shiki, or first tea of the year,...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – HJCC Stages 73rd Gonin Otoko Play
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce welcomed the “Year of the Dog” at its 73rd annual shinnenkai (New Year’s party) on Jan. 5. The event at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i was attended by...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – 2017 Chrysanthemum Festival Queen Crowded
Paige Maki Nagahama was crowned queen of the 65th Chrysanthemum Festival, which was held Dec. 2 at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku, Maui. The annual fundraising event is sponsored...
View ArticleSpotlight – Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants Introduced
The 66th Cherry Blossom Festival got its official kick-off on Jan. 14 with the introduction of the 15 queen contestants at the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, presented by the Japanese Cultural Center of...
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Lead Story – For Pauline Sato, Earth Day is Every Day
Students at work on a native Hawaiian planting project at Piliokahe Beach (commonly referred to as “Tracks”) in Nänäkuli. The Mälama Learning Center “adopted” the city-owned beach park with the goal of...
View ArticleNGN Programs
PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE “PONPONJUMP!” premieres on Thursday, March 1, at 2:45 p.m. New Edutainment Series with Sanrio Characters! HELLO KITTY and friends mix education with fun as...
View ArticleNGN3 March Movie Schedule (part II)
7:40 a.m. – KAKEKOMI 10:10 a.m. – First Love of Okon 11:40 a.m. – Isshin Tasuke: A Man of Men 1:20 p.m. – Case of a Young Lord 9 3 p.m. – The Yagyu Military Art: The Yagyu List 4:30 p.m. – Midwinter...
View ArticleNGN3 March Movie Schedule (Part 1)
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Midnight – Eight Brave Brothers, Part 3 1 a.m. – Story of Pure Love 3:10 a.m. – The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village 4:40 a.m. – Three Outlaws 6:10 a.m. – Swordsman in the Golden...
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