Dialogue –“See Something … Say Something”
Karleen Chinen Commentary “See Something . . . Say Something.” That has been America’s mantra since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country 18 years ago. Those four words are being repeated once...
View ArticleLead Story – Kokua for Chef Edwin Goto
Waimea Chef Edwin Goto Has Always Helped Others; Now He Needs Our Help Dan Nakasone Special to The Hawai‘i Herald A few months ago, I shared a story about three Hawai‘i Island “community spirits” in...
View ArticleFood Culture – The Taco Rice Story
Necessity Was the Mother of Invention — and It Changed Tastes Colin Sewake Special to The Hawai‘i Herald For years I’ve wondered how taco ingredients came to be spread over rice and eaten that way here...
View ArticleReligion – Inside Daihonzan Chozen-JI
Where a Millennial Monk Found Her Calling Cristina Moon Special to The Hawai‘i Herald It’s possible that you’ve heard of Chozen-ji, the Zen temple in the back of Kalihi Valley where I live. Many local...
View ArticleDear Frances – In Praise of the Silent Caregivers
Frances H. Kakugawa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to you. — Frances H. Kakugawa An Open Letter to the Press and Dr. Oz Special attention is...
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Culture4Kids!
CULTURE 4KIDS! By Carolyn Kubota Morinishi and Marian Kurasaki Kubota To learn how you can create this issue’s craft or featured activity, please click below to subscribe to our online subscription or...
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In Our Community – World War II AJA Veterans Joint Memorial Service
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View ArticleCommunity Focus – UJSH Recognizes New Octogenarians
The United Japanese Society of Hawaii honored 24 new 80-year-olds at its annual “Nenchosha Ian Engei Taikai” program on Sept. 28 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Manoa Grand Ballroom. The...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Omotesenke Domonkai Hawaii Honors Tea Master Jashinsai VII
The Omotesenke Domonkai Hawaii held a special tea ceremony on Sept. 21 in the Seikoan tearoom at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. The ceremony, called Tennenki, was held in honor of Iemoto...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – HJCC Accepting Applications for Leadership Program Abroad
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the third annual Hawaii-Hiroshima Emerging Young Business Leaders Program. This program starts in Honolulu, running from Nov. 12...
View ArticleRemembrance – Aloha ‘Oe, Barry Taniguchi
Karleen Chinen Commentary I don’t think I’ll ever be able to eat another hotel banquet salad without remembering fondly the happy face of KTA Super Stores chairman and CEO Barry Taniguchi enjoying his...
View ArticleLead Story – Tassho Pearce’s Second Act
The Rap Veteran Sets His Sights on the Sake Industry Joe Udell Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Tassho Pearce has been a household name in Hawai‘i hip-hop circles for more than a decade and a half. But...
View ArticleNGN Programs (Part I)
“Wagamama Kimama Tabikibun,” premieres Thursday, Nov. 7 at 8:35 p.m. In “Wagamama Kimama Tabikibun,” locals show you places that are not on guidebooks. This program brings you the most exciting local...
View ArticleNGN3 November Movie Schedule (Part II)
FRIDAY, NOV. 15 1 a.m. – Clan Revival Part 3 2 a.m. – Bloodied Spear 3:40 a.m. – Shogun’s Ninja 5:40 a.m. – Portrait of Castle Women 7:20 a.m. – Okoma the Orphan Gambler 8:50 a.m. – Tora-san’s Dream...
View ArticleNGN3 November Movie Schedule (Part I)
FRIDAY, NOV. 1 Midnight – Drunken Sword 1:40 a.m. – The Prickly Mouthed Geisha 3:10 a.m. – The Yagyu Military Art 2 4:30 a.m. – Portrait of Castle Women 6:10 a.m. – Case of Umon: Nanbanzame Murders...
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Art + History – Maui Mural Celebrates Nisei Soldier’s Story
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center Telling Their Story Inside and Out Melissa Tanji Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Crisp, colorless images of young American soldiers of Japanese ancestry are coming to life...
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In Our Community – Maui Okinawan Festival
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View ArticleCommunity Focus – UJSH Celebrates its 20th Tsukimi No Kai
The United Japanese Society of Hawaii held its 20th annual “Tsukimi no Kai,” or moon-viewing celebration, on Oct. 15, on the rooftop of Bakery & Table. This year’s event was co-chaired by UJSH...
View ArticleMaui Community Focus – Chrysanthemum Festival set for Dec. 7 in Kihei
Five Valley Isle high school juniors will vie for the title of 67th Chrysanthemum Festival queen. The festival is a Japanese cultural event that raises funds for scholarships and for the historical...
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