Herald Salutes
Bamboo Ridge Press’ “What We Must Remember” was presented an Honorable Mention award at the 2019 Ka Palapala Po‘okela book awards on Dec. 13 at the Hawai‘i State Library. The awards are presented by...
View ArticleLead Story – Guided Forest Bathing Reveals Nature’s Healing Spirit
GUIDED FOREST BATHING REVEALS NATURE’S HEALING SPIRIT Kevin Y. Kawamoto Special to the Hawai‘i Herald My journey to the forest began in the city — at a bus stop at the Ala Moana Shopping Center, to be...
View ArticleStaff Writer Position Available
The Hawai‘i Herald, Hawai‘i’s Japanese American Journal, is currently seeking applicants for a full-time staff writer position. The English-language Hawai‘i Herald (www.thehawaiiherald.com), which was...
View ArticleIn Our Community – JCCH Ohana Festival Shines Through Rain and Clouds
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View ArticleCommunity – Lynn Miyahira Thanks “Village” That Raised Her
HUOA’s 2020 President Looks Ahead to a Year of Milestone Anniversaries Lynn Miyahira Published with Permission I am so honored to be here today. So, Governor David Ige, First Lady Dawn Amano Ige,...
View ArticleHerald Salutes
Hui O Laulima recently awarded cultural grants totaling $10,000 to 10 organizations and individuals for projects aimed at promoting and perpetuating Okinawan culture. Hui O Laulima is a nonprofit...
View Article“Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko” Play Highlights 2020 HJCC Shinnen Enkai
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Year of the Rat with its 75th annual shinnen enkai (New Year’s banquet) on Jan. 24 at the Sheraton Waikiki. About 400 HJCC members and their...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Urasenke Hawaii Celebrates the “Year of the Rat”
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View ArticleCommunity Focus – MIS Veterans of Hawaii Installs its 2020 Officers
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View ArticleCommunity Focus – United Japanese Society Welcomes “Year of the Rat!”
United Japanese Society of Hawaii members and supporters welcomed the “Year of the Rat” at the organization’s shinnenkai at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Manoa Grand Ballroom on Jan. 11. A...
View ArticleFrom the Mailbag
Dear Editor, Thanks for Dan Nakasone’s story (Jan. 3, 2020, edition) — so nostalgic because I, too, grew up in Wahiawä and worked in the fields during the summer for $1.25 an hour. I was so proud to...
View ArticleDialogue – Mahalo Hawaii Island!
Karleen C. Chinen Commentary This is only the third Herald issue of 2020 and you’re probably wondering why we are already publishing our annual Big Island issue — the eighth if you happen to be keeping...
View ArticleLead Story – From Field to Cup with Gambare Grit
Japanese Immigrants Helped Put Kona’s Coffee Bean on the Map Dan Nakasone Special to The Hawai‘i Herald As I listened to Takeo Nakasone’s story, I was struck by a sense of place and time that began on...
View ArticleKIKU
“Lone Wolf With Cub 3,” premiers on Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m.; repeats on Saturday at 7 p.m. The third season of the series which chronicles the story of Ogami Itto, the Shogun’s executioner. He sets...
View ArticleNGN Programs (part II)
“Hibari no Sado Jouwa (Hibari’s Tale of Pathos),” 1962 drama, 1 hour and 27 minutes. Directed by Kunio Watanabe. Starring Hibari Misora, Akitake Kono and Kyosuke Machida. While visiting a site in Sado...
View ArticleNGN Programs (part I)
“Esprit Japon,” premiers Wednesday, March 11 at 9 p.m. Esprit Japon is back! Esprit Japon is a show that travels all over Japan in search of objects or craft techniques that make it famous throughout...
View ArticleNGN3 March Movie Schedule (part II)
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 1:50 a.m. – Ghost Ship Part 2 3:20 a.m. – Law in Ghost Island 5 a.m. – The Ako Retainers 7:40 a.m. – Roaring Fire 9:20 a.m. – One Week Friends 11:20 a.m. – Bullet Train 1:50 p.m. – A...
View ArticleNGN3 March Movie Schedule (part I)
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Midnight – Shingo’s Original Challenge Part 4 1:30 a.m. – Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village 3 a.m. – Hibari’s Tale of Pathos 4:30 a.m. – On National Authority 6:10 a.m. – Story of Pure...
View ArticleMy Hawaii – Remembering Hokulea’s visit to Okinawa
Colin Sewake Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Last month, over 800 Hawai‘i Uchinanchu, Uchinanchu-at-heart, family members and friends attended the Hawaii United Okinawa Association’s 70th installation...
View ArticleCulture 4Kids!
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