Book Review: “FACING THE MOUNTAIN”
Gregg Kakesako Special to The Hawai’i Herald The body of literature of Asian Americans who faced suspicion and prejudice, but were able to strive and endure, continues to grow. Collectively, Japanese...
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Remi Yamamoto’s grandfather was Matsuo “Matsy” Takabuki, a veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team who used the GI bill to earn a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and returned...
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Gregg Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Remi Yamamoto: The Chief of Staff’s Senior Communications Advisor “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” — Theodore Roosevelt Twelve...
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KOLOA MISSION SHARES SUTRA RESOURCES Along with holding virtual religious services via Zoom — just as many other Nikkei-serving temples, shrines and churches have done during the coronavirus era —...
View ArticleCover Story – NISSHODO CELEBRATES ITS 1OOTH ANNIVERSARY
Colin Sewake Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Tucked away on the corner of Dillingham Boulevard and Kokea Street, Nisshodo Candy Store is a hidden treasure. Despite our familiarity with the area, Editor...
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(Programs are subject to change, without notice. For updated information, call 847–2021.) “Hatenkou,” Tuesday, June 1, 1 p.m., and Monday, June 7, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.; repeats Tuesday, June 8, at noon...
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PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TUESDAY, JUNE 1 Midnight – The Bandits 1:30 a.m. – Dead Angle 4:10 a.m. – Dark Society in the East 6 a.m. – Samurai Vagabonds 7:20 a.m. – Cruel Tale of...
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PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE “Ichikei no Karasu (Ichikei’s Crow: The Criminal Court Judges),” premieres Monday, June 7, at 7:35 p.m.; repeats Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. The protagonist of...
View ArticleFashion History – JAPANESE BORO
Stacy Lee Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Arguably one of the few highlights of being stuck at home this past year was wearing boro boroz – sometimes even during work. After all, it’s mainly the face and...
View ArticleUSPS STAMP – JUNE 3: NATIONWIDE “GO FOR BROKE” STAMP RELEASE
Three California Nisei Women On a Mission to Honor Veterans With US Postal Stamp Gregg Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Editor’s note: In the Dec. 18, 2020, issue of the Herald, cover article...
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JAPANESE WAR CRIMES DOCUMENTATION INITIATIVE On Wednesday, April 28, the Center for Japanese Studies hosted a streaming seminar, “The War Crimes Documentation Initiative (WCDI) at the University of...
View ArticleOBON EVENTS 411 – HOW TO OBON IN A PANDEMIC
We came, we saw, we (mostly) avoided the coronavirus. Or at least that’s what Hawai‘i’s innovative Buddhist temples, and other island organizations, did for obon season last summer. A little over a...
View ArticleCover Story – A TALE OF TWO BEST FRIENDS
Memorial Day: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes Byrnes Yamashita Special to The Hawai‘i Herald What is Memorial Day and why do we commemorate it? Many people think of it as a long weekend that marks the...
View ArticleMy Hawaii – THE MULE NEXT DOOR
Fellow Leileihua High School Alumni Was My Neighbor In Nagahama, Okinawa Colin Sewake Hawai‘i Herald Columnist “Okinawa is such a beautiful place, not just the ocean and scenery and culture, but the...
View ArticleHidden HIstory – PETS IN CAMP
Dogs, Cats, Canaries and “Even a Badger” Brian Niiya Republished with Permission Aug. 26, 2020, Denshö Blog It is one of the most poignant — and often told — stories of the World War II roundup and...
View ArticleYour Social Security – PROTECTING ELDERS FROM SCAMS
Jane Burigsay Courtesy: Social Security Administration World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, and throughout the month, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments,...
View ArticlePolitical History – PAT SAIKI: “A WOMAN IN THE HOUSE”
Gregg Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald In recounting his nearly 18 months of service as President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser, conservative diplomat John Bolton in his book “The Room...
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