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“Under The Blood Red Sun”
Karleen C. Chinen How do we keep Hawai‘i’s World War II story alive so that its lessons continue to resonate for generations to come? It’s a tough question that anyone involved in passing on history...
View ArticleGifting Your Assets
Ethan R. Okura Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Most of my clients have heard that you can give away $10,000 per year to anyone without any consequences. That’s not quite correct. Other clients say they heard...
View ArticleJapan House Centers To Be Set Up In London, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo
TÖKYÖ — In an effort to popularize Japanese culture, technology and diplomatic stances abroad, Japan’s Foreign Ministry is hoping to establish Japan House communication centers in London, Los Angeles...
View ArticleFour Japanese Writers Among 1964 Nobel Nominees
STOCKHOLM — Four Japanese writers, including novelists Junichiro Tanizaki and Yukio Mishima, were nominated for the 1964 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to documents released by the Swedish...
View ArticlePicture Bride
Michael G. Malaghan Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Editor’s note: We continue Michael G. Malaghan’s serialized historical novel, “Picture Bride — A Family Saga,” based on the Japanese immigrant...
View ArticleEMERGENCY! 911! Call Shara?
Shara Yuki Enay Birbirsa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist I like to think I have a pretty good self-awareness. But when I shared that with my older sister a few months ago, she looked at me like I was crazy...
View ArticleCorrected Dates For “Name The Cherry Blossom Festival Queen” Contest
The wrong contest dates for the Hawaii Hochi and Hawai‘i Herald’s 32nd annual “Name the Cherry Blossom Festival Queen” contest were listed in the Feb. 6, 2015, print edition. The correct contest dates...
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United Japanese Society Celebrates Arrival Of 2015
About 200 United Japanese Society of Hawaii members and friends attended the organization’s annual shinnen enkai on Jan. 24 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Manoa Grand Ballroom. The...
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HUOA Installs 2015 Officers, Honors “Uchinanchu Of The Year”
Over 900 people packed the Hawaii Okinawa Center on Jan. 17 for the installation of the organization’s 2015 officers and advisors and to recognize the year’s Uchinanchu of the Year. In his message,...
View ArticleDiscovering My Mis Story
Karleen C. Chinen Commentary The passing of my uncle — the husband of my mom’s half-sister — prompted Auntie Yoshi’s only surviving sister in Okinawa to travel to Hawai‘i for his funeral, accompanied...
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Hanging Out At “The People’s House”
Kevin Kawamoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald The 28th Hawai‘i state Legislature is currently in session at the State Capitol in downtown Honolulu. As mandated by Hawai‘i’s constitution, the Legislature...
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“Blue Impulse” Show…Spam And Tuna
Tight squeeze. I’ve written many times about how things here must be compressed due to a lack of space. Okinawa doesn’t seem to have any property setback regulations, as evidenced by buildings being...
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Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants
Rosalei Teruko Chinen Parents: Sarah Chinen and the late Guy Chinen High School: Kalani High School, 2008 College: Chapman University, bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in...
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Sarah Kiyomi Kamida
Gwen Battad Ishikawa Every year, the Herald interviews the outgoing Cherry Blossom Festival queen as she prepares to pass on her crown to her successor. What are some of the changes that have taken...
View ArticleQuestions From Caregiving Men
Frances H. Kakugawa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to you. — Frances H. Kakugawa Dear Frances, It looks like I’m going to be caring for my...
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Hawaii Fujioka Kenjin Kai Welcomes New Year
The Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai held its annual general meeting and shinnenkai at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Manoa Grand Ballroom on Feb. 8. Highlights included the installation of...
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MIS National Reunion To Highlight 2015 For MIS Veterans Club
MIS Veterans Club president Lawrence “Larry” Enomoto welcomed members and guests to the club’s Jan. 25 shinnenkai at the Pömaika‘i Ballroom at Dole Cannery. Enomoto is serving his second term as the...
View ArticleMake Time For Hobbies, Leisure Activities
Valerie Takahashi Courtesy: Ho‘okele Healthy Living Hobbies are often viewed as activities for people who lead quiet, relaxed lives. But people with full, busy schedules and stressful lives may need...
View ArticleGrant Murata Joins Hawaii Hochi
Grant Murata has joined The Hawai‘i Herald and the Hawaii Hochi as advertising and promotions manager. He replaces Karlton Tomomitsu, who left to pursue other business interests. Murata previously...
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