Omoiyari… For Humanity’s Sake
Frances H. Kakugawa Special to The Hawai’i Herald Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to you. — Frances H. Kakugawa Take a moment and look at the people around you, for you...
View ArticleCivic Engagement Endures
Kevin Kawamoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald WATCHFUL, CARING NEIGHBORS In my neighborhood in Kaimukï, people tend to keep an eye on each other’s homes. If they see anything suspicious, they usually...
View ArticleAJA Baseball Kicks Of 2014-15 Season
HAWAII AJA MEMORIAL BASEBALL LEAGUE The Hawaii AJA Memorial Baseball League will open the 2014-15 season on Sunday, Dec. 7, beginning at 10 a.m. The opening ceremonies will be followed by the second...
View ArticleA Home For Island Values
James Koshiba Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Editor’s note: With the inauguration of Gov. David Ige earlier this week, we thought it a fitting time to share this thoughtful essay on Island values by...
View ArticleGearing Up For The Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be the most joyous time of the year. Why, then, do so many people stress about everything and get so ugly? I get it that O‘ahu’s already-horrendous rush-hour traffic,...
View Article“Rock’n The Holidays With Rakugo!”
Honolulu Theatre for Youth has the perfect solution for filling your holidays with merriment. “Rock’n the Holidays With Rakugo!” will be on-stage at Tenney Theatre through Dec. 20. The production,...
View ArticleHaleiwa Shingon Mission Reaching Out
“Yoo Omairi . . .” sang a chorus of voices, as more than 100 people gathered at the Haleiwa Shingon Mission on O‘ahu’s north shore on Oct. 26 for the temple’s 19th Thanksgiving and Gratitude Seminar....
View ArticleMilitary Intelligence Service Exhibit Opens At Hawaii Army Museum
The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii at Fort DeRussy in Waikïkï recently opened “America’s Secret Weapon,” a colorful new exhibit that tells the little-known story of the 6,000 Japanese Americans who served...
View Article“Join Me In Dreaming The Dreams”
For several weeks before last month’s general election, I was receiving daily emails — make that several emails a day — from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Most of them emphasized the...
View ArticleIntroducing… Governor David Ige
Governor David Y. Ige Published with Permission Editor’s note: Less than a month after they swept to victory in Hawai‘i’s general election, former state Senate colleagues David Ige and Shan Tsutsui...
View ArticleThe Power of the Tiny Bean (Part Five)
PEANUTS Lowers Cholesterol, Slows Aging Peanuts are known for their high protein and fat content. With 49.5 grams of fat per 100 grams of roasted nuts, people concerned with their fat intake may shy...
View ArticleKBFD — Korean Programming
“Modern Farmer,” Sunday at 6:30 p.m./re-airs Monday at 1:45 p.m. There is a rock band called “Excellent Souls.” The band consists of Min-Ki Lee, Hyeok Kang, Han Cheol Yoo and Ki-Joon Han. The band...
View ArticleNGN Programs
“WATCH Documentary: Hawaii Immigration and Hiroshima,“ Thursday, Jan. 1, at 6:45 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 2, at 7:30 a.m. “Miyamoto Musashi,” airs from Tuesday, Dec. 30 through Saturday, Jan. 3, at 7:35...
View ArticleNGN January Movie Schedule
THURSDAY, JAN. 1 Midnight – Bullet Train 2:30 a.m. – Shingo’s Original Challenge, Part 3 4 a.m. – The Fixer 6:20 a.m. – Headphone Lullaby 8 a.m. – The Kingpin of Fair Ladies 9:30 a.m. – Bullet Train...
View ArticleKIKU – Channel 9
2015 NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL PROGRAMS “The 64th Annual Red and White Song Contest,” Thursday, Jan. 1, from 5-10 p.m. Köhaku Uta Gassen, more commonly known simply as Köhaku, is an annual music show produced...
View ArticleVending Machine Mania and 50-Inning Baseball
By Louis Wai Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Vending machine mania. So, take out a piece of paper and make a list of all the items that you think you can buy from a vending machine. Remember now, this is...
View ArticleJapanese Culture4Kids… The Book!
By popular request, The Hawai‘i Herald’s monthly column, “Culture4Kids,” by Carolyn Kubota Morinishi and Marian Kurasaki Kubota, has been published in book form! It features 72 pages of Japanese...
View Article“Okage Sama De…”– Timeless and Priceless
By Karleen C. Chinen Commentary At this time of the year, I am filled with feelings of thanksgiving, but it’s not because of the holidays. As I type “Issue 24” on our issue work plan, a feeling of...
View ArticleStaying Healthy During the Holidays
Valerie Takahashi Courtesy: Ho‘okele Care at Home The holiday season is a time to celebrate, give thanks and reflect. Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these...
View Article